compound probability

Definition

A calculation to determine the likelihood of two independent events occurring at the same time. It is equal to the likely occurrence of the first event multiplied by the likely occurrence of the second event. The formula is used by insurance underwriters when accessing risks and the subsequent establishment of insurance premiums on various insurance products.

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