We have changed our privacy policy. In addition, we use cookies on our website for various purposes. By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn about our practices by reading our privacy policy.


Credibility Theory

Categories: Financial Theory

Credibility theory refers to the information used by actuaries to determine the risk of providing coverage to potential clients. In case you didn’t know, actuaries are (uber-loaded) individuals who work for insurance companies and use credibility theory practices to decide if someone poses too much risk to be covered under a policy. The more you know.

Find other enlightening terms in Shmoop Finance Genius Bar(f)