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Distributional refinement network: Distributional forecasting via deep learning
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DOI：10.1016/j.insmatheco.2026.103246.png)
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A key task in actuarial modelling involves modelling the distributional properties of losses. Classic (distributional) regression approaches like Generalised Linear Models (GLMs) are commonly used, but challenges remain in developing models that can (i) allow covariates to flexibly impact different aspects of the conditional distribution, (ii) integrate developments in machine learning and AIto maximise the predictive power while considering (i), and, (iii) maintain a level of interpretability in the model to enhance trust in the model and its outputs, which is often compromised in efforts pursuing (i) and (ii). We tackle this problem by proposing a Distributional Refinement Network (DRN), which combines an inherently interpretable baseline model (such as GLMs) with a flexible neural network-a modified Deep Distribution Regression (DDR) method. Specifically, our approach flexibly refines the baseline distribution. As a result, the DRN captures varying effects of features across all quantiles, improving predictive performance while maintaining adequate interpretability. Using both synthetic and real-world data, we demonstrate the DRN's superior distributional forecasting capacity. The DRN has the potential to be a powerful distributional regression model in actuarial science and beyond.
Keywords:
Insurance pricing
Deep learning
Distributional regression
Probabilistic forecasting
Model interpretability
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