Reinsurance
Reinsurance is insurance for insurance companies. When an insurer takes on too much risk from policyholders, they can purchase reinsurance to protect themselves from significant losses. This means if a large event happens, like a natural disaster, the reinsurance company helps cover the costs. By transferring some of the risk, insurers can stabilize their finances, ensure they can pay claims, and protect themselves against unexpected high losses. This process helps maintain the overall health of the insurance market and ensures that individuals and businesses can reliably receive payouts when they need them.
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Reinsurance is essentially insurance for insurance companies. When an insurer takes on a risk by providing coverage (like for a house or car), they might also want to protect themselves from large losses. To do this, they purchase reinsurance from another company, which shares some of those risks. This helps insurers manage their financial stability and ensures they can pay claims, even after major disasters. By spreading the risk, reinsurance helps maintain a healthier insurance market, allowing insurers to remain solvent and offer reliable coverage to their customers.