Finally, this paperstudies the theoretical priceandhedgingstrategyof the insuredmutualfundredemptionvalueprogram and variableannuity incorporating guaranteedminimumaccumulationbenefit.
The mutual society got into trouble when it miscalculated how much it would have to pay out for its GuaranteedAnnuity Rate (GAR) life insurances policies.
The aim of the deal is to strike a fair compromise between both groups, primarily by crystallising and reducing the potential liability of the guaranteedannuity rates.