= Esscher principle
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The Esscher principle is a concept in actuarial science and financial mathematics, particularly in the context of insurance and risk theory. Named after the Danish actuary Finn Esscher, the principle is used for determining the premium that should be charged for an insurance product or for valuing insurance liabilities. The Esscher principle involves adjusting the probability measure of the underlying risk model through a transformation called the Esscher transform.
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