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💵 '''Reinsurance recovery''' is the amount a [[Definition:Ceding company | ceding company]] collects from its [[Definition:Reinsurer | reinsurer]] after paying [[Definition:Claims | claims]] on the underlying [[Definition:Policy | policies]] that fall within the scope of a [[Definition:Reinsurance contract | reinsurance agreement]]. These recoveries represent the tangible financial benefit of having [[Definition:Reinsurance | reinsurance]] in place — they reimburse the cedent for the portion of [[Definition:Loss | losses]] that the reinsurer agreed to bear, reducing the net impact on the primary insurer's [[Definition:Income statement | income statement]] and [[Definition:Balance sheet | balance sheet]].

🔍 The recovery process begins when a [[Definition:Loss | loss]] triggers the reinsurance contract's terms. For [[Definition:Proportional reinsurance | proportional treaties]] such as [[Definition:Quota share reinsurance | quota share]] or [[Definition:Surplus share reinsurance | surplus share]], the reinsurer owes its agreed percentage of every covered claim as it is paid. For [[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance | excess of loss]] arrangements, recoveries are activated only after the cedent's cumulative losses breach the [[Definition:Retention | retention]] or [[Definition:Attachment point | attachment point]]. The cedent submits a [[Definition:Proof of loss | proof of loss]] or detailed [[Definition:Bordereaux | loss bordereaux]], and the reinsurer reviews the claim against the contract terms — including any [[Definition:Exclusion | exclusions]], [[Definition:Sunset clause | sunset clauses]], or [[Definition:Claims cooperation clause | claims cooperation provisions]] — before remitting payment. Disputes over recovery amounts, often involving questions of [[Definition:Coverage | coverage]] interpretation or late notice, are typically resolved through [[Definition:Arbitration | arbitration]] clauses embedded in the reinsurance contract.

⏱️ Timely and reliable recovery is what separates a well-functioning reinsurance program from one that exists only on paper. A cedent books [[Definition:Recoverables | reinsurance recoverables]] as assets on its balance sheet, so any delay or shortfall in collection directly impairs [[Definition:Surplus | surplus]] and can trigger regulatory scrutiny. [[Definition:Rating agency | Rating agencies]] evaluate the quality of a cedent's recoverables portfolio — looking at [[Definition:Counterparty risk | counterparty credit quality]], aging of outstanding balances, and historical collection rates — when assigning [[Definition:Financial strength rating | financial strength ratings]]. For [[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) | MGAs]] and [[Definition:Insurtech | insurtech]] companies that operate under [[Definition:Fronting carrier | fronting]] arrangements, smooth recovery mechanics are critical, because the fronting carrier bears the regulatory obligation to pay claims and relies on prompt reinsurer reimbursement to maintain its own financial stability. Investing in robust claims-reporting systems and maintaining transparent communication with reinsurance partners are among the most effective ways to safeguard recovery flows.

'''Related concepts'''
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* [[Definition:Recoverables]]
* [[Definition:Ceding company]]
* [[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance]]
* [[Definition:Counterparty risk]]
* [[Definition:Claims cooperation clause]]
* [[Definition:Fronting carrier]]
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