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actuarial assumption

ak-CHOO-air-ee-ul uh-SUMP-shun

ækˈtʃʊɛriəl əˈsʌmpʃən

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actuarialassumption

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estimate of a future condition used in actuarial calculations; includes assumptions about mortality rates, lapse rates, investment returns, and expense levels; the accuracy of these assumptions directly determines the adequacy of insurance premiums and reserves

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