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<p>Bot: Creating new article from JSON</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>📜 &#039;&#039;&#039;Reinsurance agreement&#039;&#039;&#039; is a contract between a [[Definition:Ceding company | ceding insurer]] and a [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]] that defines the terms under which the reinsurer assumes a specified portion of risk originally written by the ceding company. These agreements are foundational to the global insurance market, enabling [[Definition:Insurance carrier | primary carriers]] to manage [[Definition:Catastrophe risk | catastrophe]] exposure, stabilize [[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) | loss ratios]], and free up [[Definition:Capital | capital]] to write additional [[Definition:Premium | premium]]. The two broad categories—[[Definition:Treaty reinsurance | treaty]] and [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance | facultative]]—differ in scope: treaties cover entire portfolios or classes of business automatically, while facultative agreements are negotiated on a risk-by-risk basis.<br /> <br /> ⚙️ At its core, the agreement specifies the type of coverage ([[Definition:Proportional reinsurance | proportional]] or [[Definition:Non-proportional reinsurance | non-proportional]]), the [[Definition:Retention | retention]] the ceding company keeps, the limits of the reinsurer&#039;s liability, the [[Definition:Reinsurance premium | premium]] or ceding commission structure, and the reporting and settlement procedures. Key clauses address matters like [[Definition:Follow-the-fortunes | follow-the-fortunes]] obligations, [[Definition:Claims cooperation clause | claims cooperation]], [[Definition:Insolvency clause | insolvency]] protections, and [[Definition:Arbitration clause | arbitration]] mechanisms for disputes. A [[Definition:Reinsurance broker | reinsurance broker]] frequently structures and places these agreements, negotiating terms with multiple reinsurers to build a layered [[Definition:Reinsurance program | reinsurance program]] that matches the ceding company&#039;s risk appetite and capital strategy.<br /> <br /> 💡 Well-crafted reinsurance agreements do more than transfer risk—they shape the financial profile and strategic flexibility of the ceding insurer. Access to favorable terms can lower the cost of [[Definition:Capital adequacy | holding capital]], improve credit ratings, and allow a carrier to enter new lines of business or geographies with confidence. Conversely, ambiguities in contract language have historically led to protracted disputes, most notably in the aftermath of large-scale [[Definition:Catastrophe loss | catastrophe events]] where coverage intent and policy wording diverge. The trend toward standardized contract language, championed by organizations like the Reinsurance Association of America and the International Underwriting Association, aims to reduce these friction points while preserving the flexibility that makes reinsurance an indispensable tool.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Related concepts&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=20em}}<br /> * [[Definition:Reinsurance contract]]<br /> * [[Definition:Treaty reinsurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Facultative reinsurance]]<br /> * [[Definition:Ceding company]]<br /> * [[Definition:Reinsurance program]]<br /> * [[Definition:Reinsurance broker]]<br /> {{Div col end}}</div>

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