What is another word for reinsure?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːɪnʃˈʊ͡ə] (IPA)

Reinsure is a term used in the insurance industry to refer to a situation where an insurer who has already insured a risk transfers part or all of the liability to another insurer. Synonyms for reinsure include reinsurance, cede, transfer of risk, transfer of liability, and sharing of risk. In practice, reinsuring is often done when the insurer wants to reduce its exposure to potential losses or is unable to cover the entire amount of the policy. By transferring part of the risk to another insurer, the primary insurer can free up capital and reduce the amount of liability it has to bear.

What are the hypernyms for Reinsure?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Reinsure?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Reinsure

Where the reinsuring company, by agreement, undertakes to reinsure the members of the other company should they execute applications for that purpose, any member who does this is not required to be reexamined or comply with other conditions respecting his age or health.
"Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman"
Albert Sidney Bolles
There is a class of optimists ready to reinsure an "overdue" ship at a heavy premium.
"The Mirror of the Sea"
Joseph Conrad

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