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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📜 &#039;&#039;&#039;Facultative certificate&#039;&#039;&#039; is the formal document issued to confirm that a specific [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] placement has been accepted on a facultative basis — meaning the [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]] has individually evaluated and agreed to assume a portion of a particular [[Definition:Risk | risk]] rather than accepting it automatically under a [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance | treaty]]. Unlike treaty certificates that cover entire portfolios, a facultative certificate pertains to a single policy or a narrowly defined exposure, and it memorializes the exact terms, conditions, [[Definition:Premium | premium]], and limits that both the [[Definition:Ceding company | ceding company]] and reinsurer have negotiated for that specific transaction.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ The process begins when a [[Definition:Primary insurer | primary insurer]] or [[Definition:Cedent | cedent]] identifies a risk that falls outside its [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance | treaty]] parameters — perhaps because it exceeds capacity limits, involves unusual hazards, or belongs to a class excluded from automatic arrangements. The cedent&#039;s [[Definition:Reinsurance broker | reinsurance broker]] or in-house team prepares a submission detailing the risk characteristics and circulates it to prospective reinsurers. Once a reinsurer agrees to participate, the facultative certificate is issued as binding evidence of coverage. It specifies the reinsurer&#039;s share of the [[Definition:Limit of liability | limit]], the applicable [[Definition:Retention | retention]], the [[Definition:Reinsurance premium | reinsurance premium]], any [[Definition:Exclusion | exclusions]] or special conditions, and the effective period. Because each certificate stands alone, it can be tailored precisely to the risk at hand — a level of customization that distinguishes [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative reinsurance]] from its treaty counterpart.<br /> <br /> 💡 For insurers writing large or complex accounts — such as major [[Definition:Commercial property insurance | commercial property]] schedules, [[Definition:Construction insurance | construction projects]], or [[Definition:Excess liability insurance | excess liability]] towers — the facultative certificate is an indispensable tool for managing [[Definition:Aggregation risk | aggregation]] and securing adequate capacity. Without a properly executed certificate, disputes can arise over whether coverage was actually bound, what terms apply, or how [[Definition:Loss adjustment | losses]] should be allocated between the cedent and the reinsurer. Regulators and auditors often review these certificates to verify that reported reinsurance assets are legitimate and enforceable, making their accuracy essential for [[Definition:Statutory accounting | statutory accounting]] and [[Definition:Solvency | solvency]] reporting.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts:&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Ceding company]]<br /> * [[Definition:Reinsurance broker]]<br /> * [[Definition:Binding authority agreement]]<br /> * [[Definition:Certificate of reinsurance]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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