Properties, actuarial measures and data modelling applications of the new heavy-tailed Kumaraswamy half-logistic-G family of distributions

Authors

  • Wilbert Nkomo Department of Applied Statistics
  • Takesure Nyakuamba Department of Applied Statistics
  • Joseph Manyemba Department of Applied Statistics
  • Norah Chishamiso Gwesu Department of Accounting, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
  • Luba Gilberta Thwala Department of Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering
  • Rita Sauriri Department of Tourism, Hospitaity and Lesure Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16917059

Keywords:

Kumaraswamy-G, Heavy-tail-G, half logistic distribution, estimation, moments, risk measures

Abstract

This study introduces the Heavy-Tailed Kumaraswamy Half-LogisticG family of distributions, a flexible statistical framework for modeling
data with heavy-tailed behavior. The research explores its mathematical properties, estimation via maximum likelihood, and performance in
actuarial risk assessment. Monte Carlo simulations verify the consistency of parameter estimates, while numerical analyses evaluate some
key risk measures, demonstrating the model’s effectiveness in extremevalue modeling. A special case, the Heavy-Tailed Kumaraswamy HalfLogistic-Weibull distribution, is compared with relevant competing heavytailed models, proving its superior adaptability and precision. Realworld applications further validate its practicality in capturing complex
data patterns. The findings highlight the model’s robustness and relevance in actuarial science, finance, and risk analysis, offering a powerful tool for researchers and practitioners. By combining theoretical rigor,
computational validation, and empirical evidence, this work advances
statistical distribution theory and enhances modeling capabilities for
heavy-tailed phenomena.

Author Biographies

Wilbert Nkomo, Department of Applied Statistics

Department of Applied Statistics, Manicaland State University of Applied
Sciences, Zimbabwe

Takesure Nyakuamba, Department of Applied Statistics

Department of Applied Statistics, Manicaland State University of Applied
Sciences, Zimbabwe

Joseph Manyemba, Department of Applied Statistics

Department of Applied Statistics, Manicaland State University of Applied
Sciences, Zimbabwe.

Norah Chishamiso Gwesu, Department of Accounting, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

Department of Accounting, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences,Zimbabwe

Luba Gilberta Thwala, Department of Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering

Department of Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe

Rita Sauriri, Department of Tourism, Hospitaity and Lesure Science

Department of Tourism, Hospitaity and Lesure Science, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe

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Published

2025-08-21

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Nkomo W, Nyakuamba T, Manyemba J, Gwesu NC, Thwala LG, Sauriri R. Properties, actuarial measures and data modelling applications of the new heavy-tailed Kumaraswamy half-logistic-G family of distributions. As [Internet]. 2025Aug.21 [cited 2025Oct.18];3(08):01-23. Available from: https://iphopen.org/index.php/As/article/view/327