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reinsurance

American  
[ree-in-shoor-uhns, -shur-] / ˌri ɪnˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr- /

noun

  1. the process or business of reinsuring.


Etymology

Origin of reinsurance

First recorded in 1745–55; re- + insurance

Example Sentences

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While the local clubs compete, they also join together in an international group to buy reinsurance for the largest claims.

From Barron's

Shares of Hamilton Insurance, a specialty reinsurance name, have gained 55% over the past year.

From Barron's

In light of market forecasts for Hannover Re to increase reinsurance revenue by 4.8% this year and 5.4% next, the update likely misses expectations, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Repair and rebuild costs went up, as did the cost of transferring catastrophe risk through reinsurance.

From Barron's

Last month Swiss Re, another top player in the reinsurance industry, also reported a hefty drop for 2025, putting total losses at $220 billion.

From Barron's