REINSURANCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Reinsurance

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century: from re- + insurance

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌriːɪnˈʃʊərəns
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌriːɪnˈʃɔːrəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an arrangement whereby an insurer transfers all or part of a risk to another insurer to provide protection against the risk of the first insurance

Short Definition:

arrangement whereby insurer transfers risk to another insurer

Examples:
  • the incident will make it more difficult for them to secure international reinsurance for their clients
  • the company has three types of reinsurance arrangement

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