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[[Definition:Underwriting]]
[[Definition:Underwriting authority]]
[[Definition:Underwriting capacity]]
[[Definition:Underwriting cycle]]
[[Definition:Underwriting guideline]]
[[Definition:Underwriting appetite]]
[[Definition:Underwriting limit]]
[[Definition:Underwriting profit]]
[[Definition:Underwriting result]]
[[Definition:Underwriting year]]
[[Definition:Underwriting risk]]
[[Definition:Underwriting philosophy]]
[[Definition:Underwriting discipline]]
[[Definition:Underwriting referral]]
[[Definition:Underwriting decision]]
[[Definition:Underwriting submission]]
[[Definition:Underwriting file]]
[[Definition:Underwriting review]]
[[Definition:Underwriting audit]]
[[Definition:Underwriting peer review]]
[[Definition:Underwriting portfolio]]
[[Definition:Underwriting strategy]]
[[Definition:Underwriting performance]]
[[Definition:Underwriting expense]]
[[Definition:Underwriting income]]
[[Definition:Underwriting margin]]
[[Definition:Underwriting leverage]]
[[Definition:Underwriting gain]]
[[Definition:Underwriting loss]]
[[Definition:Risk selection]]
[[Definition:Risk classification]]
[[Definition:Risk assessment]]
[[Definition:Risk evaluation]]
[[Definition:Risk appetite]]
[[Definition:Risk appetite statement]]
[[Definition:Risk tolerance]]
[[Definition:Risk profile]]
[[Definition:Risk factor]]
[[Definition:Risk scoring]]
[[Definition:Risk rating]]
[[Definition:Risk grading]]
[[Definition:Risk segmentation]]
[[Definition:Risk differentiation]]
[[Definition:Risk aggregation]]
[[Definition:Risk accumulation]]
[[Definition:Risk concentration]]
[[Definition:Risk correlation]]
[[Definition:Risk mitigation]]
[[Definition:Risk transfer]]
[[Definition:Risk retention]]
[[Definition:Risk sharing]]
[[Definition:Risk acceptance]]
[[Definition:Risk declination]]
[[Definition:Risk quality]]
[[Definition:Risk characteristic]]
[[Definition:Risk exposure]]
[[Definition:Risk category]]
[[Definition:Exposure]]
[[Definition:Exposure analysis]]
[[Definition:Exposure management]]
[[Definition:Exposure monitoring]]
[[Definition:Exposure unit]]
[[Definition:Exposure base]]
[[Definition:Exposure rating]]
[[Definition:Insurable risk]]
[[Definition:Insurable interest]]
[[Definition:Moral hazard]]
[[Definition:Morale hazard]]
[[Definition:Physical hazard]]
[[Definition:Hazard]]
[[Definition:Peril]]
[[Definition:Loss exposure]]
[[Definition:Loss potential]]
[[Definition:Loss history]]
[[Definition:Loss experience]]
[[Definition:Loss ratio (L/R)]]
[[Definition:Loss ratio trend]]
[[Definition:Expected loss ratio (ELR)]]
[[Definition:Incurred loss ratio]]
[[Definition:Ultimate loss ratio]]
[[Definition:Target loss ratio]]
[[Definition:Burning cost]]
[[Definition:Burning cost ratio]]
[[Definition:Experience rating]]
[[Definition:Experience modification]]
[[Definition:Loss development]]
[[Definition:Loss development factor (LDF)]]
[[Definition:Loss triangle]]
[[Definition:Loss cost]]
[[Definition:Loss frequency]]
[[Definition:Loss severity]]
[[Definition:Frequency-severity analysis]]
[[Definition:Attritional loss]]
[[Definition:Large loss]]
[[Definition:Catastrophic loss]]
[[Definition:Shock loss]]
[[Definition:Maximum foreseeable loss (MFL)]]
[[Definition:Maximum possible loss (MPL)]]
[[Definition:Probable maximum loss (PML)]]
[[Definition:Estimated maximum loss (EML)]]
[[Definition:Normal loss expectancy (NLE)]]
[[Definition:Loss expectancy]]
[[Definition:Loss adjustment expense (LAE)]]
[[Definition:Allocated loss adjustment expense (ALAE)]]
[[Definition:Unallocated loss adjustment expense (ULAE)]]
[[Definition:Premium]]
[[Definition:Gross written premium (GWP)]]
[[Definition:Net written premium (NWP)]]
[[Definition:Gross earned premium (GEP)]]
[[Definition:Net earned premium (NEP)]]
[[Definition:Unearned premium]]
[[Definition:Unearned premium reserve (UPR)]]
[[Definition:Earned premium]]
[[Definition:Written premium]]
[[Definition:Ceded premium]]
[[Definition:Retained premium]]
[[Definition:Original premium]]
[[Definition:Premium income]]
[[Definition:Premium volume]]
[[Definition:Premium base]]
[[Definition:Premium rate]]
[[Definition:Premium calculation]]
[[Definition:Premium adequacy]]
[[Definition:Premium deficiency]]
[[Definition:Premium adjustment]]
[[Definition:Premium loading]]
[[Definition:Premium discount]]
[[Definition:Minimum premium]]
[[Definition:Deposit premium]]
[[Definition:Provisional premium]]
[[Definition:Adjustable premium]]
[[Definition:Flat premium]]
[[Definition:Annual premium]]
[[Definition:Instalment premium]]
[[Definition:Return premium]]
[[Definition:Additional premium]]
[[Definition:Reinstatement premium]]
[[Definition:Advance premium]]
[[Definition:Subject premium]]
[[Definition:Estimated premium income (EPI)]]
[[Definition:Premium-to-surplus ratio]]
[[Definition:Pricing]]
[[Definition:Rate]]
[[Definition:Rate adequacy]]
[[Definition:Rate change]]
[[Definition:Rate increase]]
[[Definition:Rate reduction]]
[[Definition:Rate level]]
[[Definition:Rate monitoring]]
[[Definition:Rate filing]]
[[Definition:Rating]]
[[Definition:Rating factor]]
[[Definition:Rating class]]
[[Definition:Rating plan]]
[[Definition:Rating methodology]]
[[Definition:Rating model]]
[[Definition:Rating algorithm]]
[[Definition:Rating table]]
[[Definition:Rating manual]]
[[Definition:Manual rate]]
[[Definition:Manual rating]]
[[Definition:Base rate]]
[[Definition:Base premium]]
[[Definition:Technical rate]]
[[Definition:Technical price]]
[[Definition:Technical premium]]
[[Definition:Risk-adjusted rate]]
[[Definition:Composite rate]]
[[Definition:Flat rate]]
[[Definition:Blended rate]]
[[Definition:Per-unit rate]]
[[Definition:Minimum rate]]
[[Definition:Class rate]]
[[Definition:Merit rating]]
[[Definition:Schedule rating]]
[[Definition:Retrospective rating]]
[[Definition:Prospective rating]]
[[Definition:Credibility]]
[[Definition:Credibility weighting]]
[[Definition:Credibility factor]]
[[Definition:Full credibility]]
[[Definition:Partial credibility]]
[[Definition:Actuarial analysis]]
[[Definition:Actuarial assumption]]
[[Definition:Actuarial model]]
[[Definition:Actuarial pricing]]
[[Definition:Actuarial reserve]]
[[Definition:Actuarial valuation]]
[[Definition:Loss reserving]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe model (cat model)]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe risk]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe exposure]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe excess of loss]]
[[Definition:Aggregate exposure]]
[[Definition:Aggregate limit]]
[[Definition:Aggregate deductible]]
[[Definition:Aggregate excess of loss]]
[[Definition:Annual aggregate]]
[[Definition:Accumulation control]]
[[Definition:Accumulation risk]]
[[Definition:Probable maximum loss analysis]]
[[Definition:Stochastic model]]
[[Definition:Deterministic model]]
[[Definition:Monte Carlo simulation]]
[[Definition:Return period]]
[[Definition:Occurrence exceedance probability (OEP)]]
[[Definition:Aggregate exceedance probability (AEP)]]
[[Definition:Average annual loss (AAL)]]
[[Definition:Tail value at risk (TVaR)]]
[[Definition:Value at risk (VaR)]]
[[Definition:Risk measure]]
[[Definition:Policy]]
[[Definition:Policy form]]
[[Definition:Policy wording]]
[[Definition:Policy period]]
[[Definition:Policy inception]]
[[Definition:Policy expiry]]
[[Definition:Policy term]]
[[Definition:Policy limit]]
[[Definition:Policy condition]]
[[Definition:Policy exclusion]]
[[Definition:Policy extension]]
[[Definition:Policy endorsement (also: rider, clause)]]
[[Definition:Policy schedule]]
[[Definition:Policy issuance]]
[[Definition:Policy amendment]]
[[Definition:Policy cancellation]]
[[Definition:Policy renewal]]
[[Definition:Policy midterm adjustment]]
[[Definition:Policy territory]]
[[Definition:Policy aggregate]]
[[Definition:Manuscript policy]]
[[Definition:Standard policy form]]
[[Definition:Package policy]]
[[Definition:Monoline policy]]
[[Definition:Multiline policy]]
[[Definition:Claims-made policy]]
[[Definition:Occurrence-based policy]]
[[Definition:Claims-made and reported]]
[[Definition:Retroactive date]]
[[Definition:Discovery period (also: extended reporting period, ERP)]]
[[Definition:Sunset clause]]
[[Definition:Named-peril policy]]
[[Definition:All-risks policy (also: open-peril policy)]]
[[Definition:Blanket policy]]
[[Definition:Specific policy]]
[[Definition:Scheduled policy]]
[[Definition:Unscheduled policy]]
[[Definition:Primary policy]]
[[Definition:Excess policy]]
[[Definition:Umbrella policy]]
[[Definition:Stand-alone policy]]
[[Definition:Follow-form policy]]
[[Definition:Wrap-up policy]]
[[Definition:Binder]]
[[Definition:Cover note]]
[[Definition:Certificate of insurance (COI)]]
[[Definition:Declarations page (dec page)]]
[[Definition:Proposal form]]
[[Definition:Application]]
[[Definition:Quotation (quote)]]
[[Definition:Indication]]
[[Definition:Firm order term]]
[[Definition:Letter of intent]]
[[Definition:Terms and conditions]]
[[Definition:Coverage]]
[[Definition:Scope of cover]]
[[Definition:Cover]]
[[Definition:Insuring agreement (also: insuring clause)]]
[[Definition:Limit of liability (also: limit of indemnity)]]
[[Definition:Per-occurrence limit]]
[[Definition:Per-claim limit]]
[[Definition:Per-person limit]]
[[Definition:Per-location limit]]
[[Definition:Policy sublimit]]
[[Definition:Inner limit]]
[[Definition:Combined single limit (CSL)]]
[[Definition:Split limit]]
[[Definition:Annual aggregate limit]]
[[Definition:Aggregate stop loss]]
[[Definition:Deductible]]
[[Definition:Self-insured retention (SIR)]]
[[Definition:Excess (also: deductible in US usage)]]
[[Definition:Franchise deductible]]
[[Definition:Co-insurance (also: co-pay)]]
[[Definition:Co-insurance clause]]
[[Definition:Average clause (also: condition of average)]]
[[Definition:Retention]]
[[Definition:Net retention]]
[[Definition:Gross retention]]
[[Definition:First loss]]
[[Definition:Waiting period (also: time deductible)]]
[[Definition:Exclusion]]
[[Definition:General exclusion]]
[[Definition:Specific exclusion]]
[[Definition:Absolute exclusion]]
[[Definition:Conditional exclusion]]
[[Definition:War exclusion]]
[[Definition:Terrorism exclusion]]
[[Definition:Nuclear exclusion]]
[[Definition:Pollution exclusion]]
[[Definition:Cyber exclusion]]
[[Definition:Communicable disease exclusion]]
[[Definition:Systemic risk exclusion]]
[[Definition:Sanction limitation and exclusion clause]]
[[Definition:Condition precedent]]
[[Definition:Condition subsequent]]
[[Definition:Warranty (in insurance)]]
[[Definition:Representation]]
[[Definition:Material fact]]
[[Definition:Material misrepresentation]]
[[Definition:Non-disclosure (also: concealment)]]
[[Definition:Duty of disclosure]]
[[Definition:Duty of fair presentation]]
[[Definition:Utmost good faith (uberrima fides)]]
[[Definition:Subrogation]]
[[Definition:Contribution]]
[[Definition:Indemnity]]
[[Definition:Principle of indemnity]]
[[Definition:Reinstatement (property insurance)]]
[[Definition:Replacement cost]]
[[Definition:Actual cash value (ACV)]]
[[Definition:Agreed value]]
[[Definition:Valued policy]]
[[Definition:Sum insured]]
[[Definition:Total sum insured (TSI)]]
[[Definition:Declared value]]
[[Definition:Insured value]]
[[Definition:Underinsurance]]
[[Definition:Overinsurance]]
[[Definition:Double insurance]]
[[Definition:Other insurance clause]]
[[Definition:Proximate cause]]
[[Definition:Concurrent causation]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Treaty reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Facultative reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Proportional reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Non-proportional reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Quota share reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Surplus reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance (XOL)]]
[[Definition:Stop loss reinsurance (also: aggregate excess of loss)]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance (cat XOL)]]
[[Definition:Per-risk excess of loss]]
[[Definition:Per-occurrence excess of loss]]
[[Definition:Working layer]]
[[Definition:Excess layer]]
[[Definition:Attachment point]]
[[Definition:Retention (reinsurance)]]
[[Definition:Cession]]
[[Definition:Retrocession]]
[[Definition:Retrocedent]]
[[Definition:Retrocessionaire]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance programme]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance placement]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance slip]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance panel]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance security]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance recoverables]]
[[Definition:Reinsurance commutation]]
[[Definition:Ceding commission]]
[[Definition:Profit commission]]
[[Definition:Override commission]]
[[Definition:Sliding scale commission]]
[[Definition:Loss corridor]]
[[Definition:Loss participation]]
[[Definition:Follow the fortunes]]
[[Definition:Follow the settlements]]
[[Definition:Losses occurring basis]]
[[Definition:Risks attaching basis]]
[[Definition:Claims-made basis (reinsurance)]]
[[Definition:Clean-cut basis]]
[[Definition:Run-off basis]]
[[Definition:Inuring reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Net retained line]]
[[Definition:Gross line]]
[[Definition:Signed line]]
[[Definition:Written line]]
[[Definition:Order percentage]]
[[Definition:Co-insurance (market participation)]]
[[Definition:Leading underwriter]]
[[Definition:Lead insurer]]
[[Definition:Following underwriter]]
[[Definition:Following market]]
[[Definition:Subscription market]]
[[Definition:Slip]]
[[Definition:Market reform contract (MRC)]]
[[Definition:Placing slip]]
[[Definition:Signing]]
[[Definition:Closing]]
[[Definition:Bureau signing]]
[[Definition:Line size]]
[[Definition:Stamp capacity]]
[[Definition:Capacity]]
[[Definition:Security (insurance market)]]
[[Definition:Syndicate]]
[[Definition:Managing agent]]
[[Definition:Managing general agent (MGA)]]
[[Definition:Managing general underwriter (MGU)]]
[[Definition:Delegated underwriting authority (DUA)]]
[[Definition:Binding authority agreement (binder)]]
[[Definition:Coverholder]]
[[Definition:Programme administrator]]
[[Definition:Third-party administrator (TPA)]]
[[Definition:Wholesale broker]]
[[Definition:Retail broker]]
[[Definition:Producing broker]]
[[Definition:Placing broker]]
[[Definition:Intermediary]]
[[Definition:Brokerage]]
[[Definition:Commission]]
[[Definition:Contingent commission]]
[[Definition:Acquisition cost]]
[[Definition:Distribution cost]]
[[Definition:Direct writer]]
[[Definition:Captive insurer]]
[[Definition:Fronting]]
[[Definition:Fronting insurer]]
[[Definition:Fronting fee]]
[[Definition:Insurer]]
[[Definition:Reinsurer]]
[[Definition:Cedant (also: ceding company)]]
[[Definition:Risk carrier]]
[[Definition:Policyholder]]
[[Definition:Insured]]
[[Definition:Named insured]]
[[Definition:Additional insured]]
[[Definition:Loss payee]]
[[Definition:Beneficiary]]
[[Definition:Claimant]]
[[Definition:First party]]
[[Definition:Third party]]
[[Definition:Property insurance]]
[[Definition:Casualty insurance (also: liability insurance)]]
[[Definition:General liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Commercial general liability (CGL)]]
[[Definition:Professional liability insurance (also: professional indemnity, PI)]]
[[Definition:Directors and officers liability insurance (D&O)]]
[[Definition:Errors and omissions insurance (E&O)]]
[[Definition:Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)]]
[[Definition:Product liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Public liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Employers' liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Commercial property insurance]]
[[Definition:Business interruption insurance (BI)]]
[[Definition:Contingent business interruption insurance]]
[[Definition:Loss of profits insurance]]
[[Definition:Cyber insurance (also: cyber risk insurance)]]
[[Definition:Technology errors and omissions insurance (tech E&O)]]
[[Definition:Marine insurance]]
[[Definition:Hull insurance]]
[[Definition:Cargo insurance]]
[[Definition:Protection and indemnity insurance (P&I)]]
[[Definition:Aviation insurance]]
[[Definition:Energy insurance]]
[[Definition:Construction insurance]]
[[Definition:Engineering insurance]]
[[Definition:Surety bond]]
[[Definition:Fidelity bond (also: fidelity guarantee)]]
[[Definition:Crime insurance]]
[[Definition:Kidnap and ransom insurance (K&R)]]
[[Definition:Political risk insurance]]
[[Definition:Credit insurance (also: trade credit insurance)]]
[[Definition:Environmental liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Motor insurance (also: auto insurance)]]
[[Definition:Workers' compensation insurance (also: employers' liability)]]
[[Definition:Life insurance]]
[[Definition:Health insurance]]
[[Definition:Accident and health insurance (A&H)]]
[[Definition:Personal lines]]
[[Definition:Commercial lines]]
[[Definition:Specialty lines (also: specialty insurance)]]
[[Definition:Excess and surplus lines (E&S)]]
[[Definition:Line of business (LOB)]]
[[Definition:Class of business]]
[[Definition:Book of business]]
[[Definition:Portfolio transfer]]
[[Definition:Loss portfolio transfer (LPT)]]
[[Definition:Adverse development cover (ADC)]]
[[Definition:Run-off]]
[[Definition:Tail]]
[[Definition:Long-tail business]]
[[Definition:Short-tail business]]
[[Definition:Combined ratio]]
[[Definition:Expense ratio]]
[[Definition:Operating ratio]]
[[Definition:Commission ratio]]
[[Definition:Net combined ratio]]
[[Definition:Trade combined ratio]]
[[Definition:Investment income ratio]]
[[Definition:Return on equity (ROE)]]
[[Definition:Risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC)]]
[[Definition:Economic capital]]
[[Definition:Regulatory capital]]
[[Definition:Solvency margin]]
[[Definition:Capital adequacy]]
[[Definition:Technical provision]]
[[Definition:Claims reserve]]
[[Definition:Outstanding claims reserve]]
[[Definition:Incurred but not reported reserve (IBNR)]]
[[Definition:Incurred but not enough reported reserve (IBNER)]]
[[Definition:Case reserve]]
[[Definition:Bulk reserve]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe reserve]]
[[Definition:Equalisation reserve]]
[[Definition:Reserving adequacy]]
[[Definition:Reserve margin]]
[[Definition:Reserve release]]
[[Definition:Reserve strengthening]]
[[Definition:Prior-year development]]
[[Definition:Favourable development]]
[[Definition:Adverse development]]
[[Definition:Triangulation]]
[[Definition:Chain ladder method]]
[[Definition:Bornhuetter-Ferguson method]]
[[Definition:Paid loss development method]]
[[Definition:Incurred loss development method]]
[[Definition:Frequency-severity method]]
[[Definition:Claims notification]]
[[Definition:Claims handling]]
[[Definition:Claims adjustment]]
[[Definition:Claims settlement]]
[[Definition:Claims leakage]]
[[Definition:Bordereaux]]
[[Definition:Premium bordereaux]]
[[Definition:Claims bordereaux]]
[[Definition:New business]]
[[Definition:Renewal]]
[[Definition:Renewal terms]]
[[Definition:Renewal retention rate]]
[[Definition:Lapse]]
[[Definition:Non-renewal]]
[[Definition:Mid-term cancellation]]
[[Definition:Flat cancellation]]
[[Definition:Pro-rata cancellation]]
[[Definition:Short-rate cancellation]]
[[Definition:Reinstatement (policy)]]
[[Definition:Bound]]
[[Definition:In-force policy]]
[[Definition:Expired policy]]
[[Definition:Inception date]]
[[Definition:Effective date]]
[[Definition:Expiry date (also: expiration date)]]
[[Definition:Anniversary date]]
[[Definition:Policy year]]
[[Definition:Accident year]]
[[Definition:Calendar year]]
[[Definition:Treaty year]]
[[Definition:Year of account]]
[[Definition:Survey]]
[[Definition:Risk survey]]
[[Definition:Loss control]]
[[Definition:Loss prevention]]
[[Definition:Risk improvement]]
[[Definition:Risk engineering]]
[[Definition:Pre-risk survey]]
[[Definition:Post-loss assessment]]
[[Definition:Risk inspection]]
[[Definition:Hazard identification]]
[[Definition:Risk mapping]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe modelling]]
[[Definition:Exposure mapping]]
[[Definition:Natural catastrophe (nat cat)]]
[[Definition:Man-made catastrophe]]
[[Definition:Peril region]]
[[Definition:Zone]]
[[Definition:Cresta zone]]
[[Definition:Geocoding]]
[[Definition:Loss model]]
[[Definition:Vulnerability curve]]
[[Definition:Exceedance probability curve (EP curve)]]
[[Definition:Tail risk]]
[[Definition:Correlation risk]]
[[Definition:Clash]]
[[Definition:Event limit]]
[[Definition:Occurrence]]
[[Definition:Event]]
[[Definition:Hours clause]]
[[Definition:Loss occurrence definition]]
[[Definition:Aggregation clause]]
[[Definition:Anti-stacking clause]]
[[Definition:Batch clause]]
[[Definition:Interlocking clause]]
[[Definition:Sunset provision]]
[[Definition:Severability clause]]
[[Definition:Cross-liability clause]]
[[Definition:Non-vitiation clause]]
[[Definition:Cut-through clause]]
[[Definition:Follow-the-leader clause]]
[[Definition:Claims cooperation clause]]
[[Definition:Claims control clause]]
[[Definition:Claims notification clause]]
[[Definition:Subjectivity]]
[[Definition:Warranty (underwriting condition)]]
[[Definition:Premium payment warranty]]
[[Definition:Premium payment clause]]
[[Definition:Several liability clause]]
[[Definition:Joint and several liability]]
[[Definition:Allocation of liability]]
[[Definition:Primary and non-contributory endorsement]]
[[Definition:Waiver of subrogation]]
[[Definition:Hold harmless clause]]
[[Definition:Indemnification clause]]
[[Definition:Contractual liability]]
[[Definition:Assumed liability]]
[[Definition:Vicarious liability]]
[[Definition:Strict liability]]
[[Definition:Joint venture coverage]]
[[Definition:Fiduciary liability insurance]]
[[Definition:Retrospective premium adjustment]]
[[Definition:Swing rating]]
[[Definition:Loss-sensitive programme]]
[[Definition:Profit-sharing arrangement]]
[[Definition:No-claims discount (also: no-claims bonus)]]
[[Definition:Bonus-malus system]]
[[Definition:Deductible buyback]]
[[Definition:Difference in conditions (DIC)]]
[[Definition:Difference in limits (DIL)]]
[[Definition:Layered programme]]
[[Definition:Insurance programme structure]]
[[Definition:Programme design]]
[[Definition:Tower (insurance programme)]]
[[Definition:Vertical placement]]
[[Definition:Horizontal placement]]
[[Definition:Primary layer]]
[[Definition:Buffer layer]]
[[Definition:Working excess]]
[[Definition:High excess]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe layer]]
[[Definition:Side A coverage (D&O)]]
[[Definition:Side B coverage (D&O)]]
[[Definition:Side C coverage (D&O)]]
[[Definition:Entity coverage]]
[[Definition:Individual coverage]]
[[Definition:Broad form coverage]]
[[Definition:Narrow form coverage]]
[[Definition:Full prior acts coverage]]
[[Definition:Data analytics in underwriting]]
[[Definition:Predictive modelling]]
[[Definition:Algorithmic underwriting]]
[[Definition:Automated underwriting]]
[[Definition:Straight-through processing (STP)]]
[[Definition:Underwriting workbench]]
[[Definition:Pricing tool]]
[[Definition:Rating engine]]
[[Definition:Underwriting platform]]
[[Definition:Digital underwriting]]
[[Definition:Insurtech]]
[[Definition:Parametric insurance]]
[[Definition:Index-based insurance]]
[[Definition:Trigger (parametric insurance)]]
[[Definition:Payout structure (parametric insurance)]]
[[Definition:Basis risk]]
[[Definition:Alternative risk transfer (ART)]]
[[Definition:Insurance-linked security (ILS)]]
[[Definition:Catastrophe bond (cat bond)]]
[[Definition:Industry loss warranty (ILW)]]
[[Definition:Sidecar]]
[[Definition:Collateralised reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Special purpose vehicle (SPV)]]
[[Definition:Risk pool]]
[[Definition:Mutual insurance]]
[[Definition:Reciprocal exchange]]
[[Definition:Self-insurance]]
[[Definition:Risk financing]]
[[Definition:Finite risk reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Loss portfolio transfer]]
[[Definition:Structured reinsurance]]
[[Definition:Multi-year policy]]
[[Definition:Multi-line policy]]
[[Definition:Integrated risk programme]]
[[Definition:Enterprise risk management (ERM)]]
[[Definition:Own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA)]]
[[Definition:Solvency capital requirement (SCR)]]
[[Definition:Minimum capital requirement (MCR)]]
[[Definition:Internal model]]
[[Definition:Standard formula]]
[[Definition:Risk-based capital (RBC)]]
[[Definition:Capital modelling]]
[[Definition:Dynamic financial analysis (DFA)]]
[[Definition:Stress test]]
[[Definition:Scenario analysis]]
[[Definition:Reverse stress test]]
[[Definition:Sensitivity analysis]]
[[Definition:Diversification benefit]]
[[Definition:Correlation assumption]]
[[Definition:Underwriting risk charge]]
[[Definition:Reserving risk charge]]
[[Definition:Market risk]]
[[Definition:Credit risk (insurance context)]]
[[Definition:Operational risk (insurance context)]]
[[Definition:Liquidity risk]]
[[Definition:Reputational risk]]
[[Definition:Compliance risk]]
[[Definition:Regulatory risk]]
[[Definition:Conduct risk]]
[[Definition:Model risk]]
[[Definition:Cyber risk]]
[[Definition:Emerging risk]]
[[Definition:Systemic risk]]
[[Definition:Climate risk]]
[[Definition:Transition risk]]
[[Definition:Physical risk (climate)]]
[[Definition:Environmental, social, and governance factor (ESG)]]
[[Definition:Sustainability underwriting]]
[[Definition:Responsible underwriting]]
[[Definition:Sanctions screening]]
[[Definition:Anti-money laundering compliance (AML)]]
[[Definition:Know your customer (KYC)]]
[[Definition:Counter-terrorism financing (CTF)]]
[[Definition:Politically exposed person (PEP)]]
[[Definition:Sanctions clause]]
[[Definition:Regulatory compliance]]
[[Definition:Market conduct]]
[[Definition:Treating customers fairly (TCF)]]
[[Definition:Product governance]]
[[Definition:Product oversight and governance (POG)]]
[[Definition:Target market]]
[[Definition:Distribution strategy]]
[[Definition:Fit and proper requirement]]
[[Definition:Appointed representative]]
[[Definition:Insurance distribution]]
[[Definition:Financial strength rating]]
[[Definition:Credit rating (insurer)]]
[[Definition:Security rating]]
[[Definition:Counterparty risk]]
[[Definition:Aggregation methodology]]
[[Definition:Portfolio management]]
[[Definition:Portfolio optimisation]]
[[Definition:Portfolio steering]]
[[Definition:Mix of business]]
[[Definition:Business plan]]
[[Definition:Underwriting plan]]
[[Definition:Growth strategy]]
[[Definition:Profitability target]]
[[Definition:Cycle management]]
[[Definition:Soft market]]
[[Definition:Hard market]]
[[Definition:Market turn]]
[[Definition:Rate environment]]
[[Definition:Pricing adequacy]]
[[Definition:Rate online (ROL)]]
[[Definition:Payback period (reinsurance)]]
[[Definition:Broker market]]
[[Definition:Direct market]]
[[Definition:Programme business]]
[[Definition:Open-market business]]
[[Definition:Specialty market]]
[[Definition:Wholesale market]]
[[Definition:Retail market]]
[[Definition:London market]]
[[Definition:Bermuda market]]
[[Definition:Continental European market]]
[[Definition:Global programme]]
[[Definition:Master policy]]
[[Definition:Local policy]]
[[Definition:Freedom of services]]
[[Definition:Admitted insurance]]
[[Definition:Non-admitted insurance]]
[[Definition:Surplus lines]]
[[Definition:Cross-border insurance]]
[[Definition:Multinational insurance programme]]
[[Definition:Controlled master programme]]
[[Definition:Central placement]]
[[Definition:Local compliance]]
[[Definition:Insurance premium tax (IPT)]]
[[Definition:Fiscal obligation]]
[[Definition:Regulatory filing]]
[[Definition:Policy administration]]
[[Definition:Policy lifecycle management]]
[[Definition:Underwriting information]]
[[Definition:Supplementary underwriting information]]
[[Definition:Loss run]]
[[Definition:Claim history]]
[[Definition:Risk information]]
[[Definition:Exposure schedule]]
[[Definition:Statement of values (SOV)]]
[[Definition:Total insured value (TIV)]]
[[Definition:Maximum insured value]]
[[Definition:Replacement cost valuation]]
[[Definition:Business interruption values]]
[[Definition:Indemnity period]]
[[Definition:Maximum indemnity period]]
[[Definition:Gross profit (business interruption)]]
[[Definition:Revenue (business interruption)]]
[[Definition:Payroll]]
[[Definition:Premium basis]]
[[Definition:Turnover-based premium]]
[[Definition:Revenue-based premium]]
[[Definition:Asset-based premium]]
[[Definition:Headcount-based premium]]
[[Definition:Occupancy class]]
[[Definition:Construction class]]
[[Definition:Protection class]]
[[Definition:Fire protection]]
[[Definition:Sprinkler protection]]
[[Definition:Natural hazard zone]]
[[Definition:Flood zone]]
[[Definition:Earthquake zone]]
[[Definition:Windstorm zone]]
[[Definition:Terrorism risk zone]]
[[Definition:Industrial classification]]
[[Definition:Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)]]
[[Definition:North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)]]
[[Definition:NACE code]]
[[Definition:Jurisdiction]]
[[Definition:Territorial scope]]
[[Definition:Geographical scope]]
[[Definition:Worldwide coverage]]
[[Definition:Territorial limitation]]

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Definition:Distribution channel Definition:Intermediary Definition:Insurance broker Definition:Insurance agent Definition:Independent agent Definition:Captive agent (exclusive agent) Definition:General agent (GA) Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) Definition:Managing general underwriter (MGU) Definition:Delegated underwriting authority (DUA) Definition:Binding authority Definition:Binder Definition:Coverholder Definition:Program administrator Definition:Program business Definition:Wholesale broker Definition:Retail broker Definition:Surplus lines broker Definition:Reinsurance broker Definition:Lloyd's broker Definition:Placing broker Definition:Producing broker Definition:Broker of record Definition:Broker of record letter (BOR) Definition:Sub-agent Definition:Appointed representative (AR) Definition:Introducer appointed representative (IAR) Definition:Tied agent Definition:Multi-tied agent Definition:Bancassurance Definition:Affinity group marketing Definition:Affinity partner Definition:White-label distribution Definition:Embedded insurance Definition:Insurtech Definition:Digital distribution Definition:Direct-to-consumer distribution (D2C) Definition:Direct writer Definition:Aggregator (comparison site) Definition:Insurance marketplace Definition:Lead generation Definition:Referral arrangement Definition:Distribution agreement Definition:Agency agreement Definition:Brokerage agreement Definition:Terms of business agreement (TOBA) Definition:Commission Definition:Brokerage commission Definition:Override commission (overrider) Definition:Contingent commission Definition:Profit commission Definition:Sliding-scale commission Definition:Commission disclosure Definition:Net rate Definition:Gross rate Definition:Fee-based compensation Definition:Broker remuneration Definition:Acquisition cost Definition:Commission ratio Definition:Expense ratio Definition:Combined ratio Definition:Cost of acquisition Definition:Bordereaux Definition:Premium bordereaux Definition:Claims bordereaux Definition:Binding authority agreement (BAA) Definition:Lineslip Definition:Consortium Definition:Facility Definition:Open market placement Definition:Subscription market Definition:Lead underwriter (lead insurer) Definition:Following underwriter Definition:Slip Definition:Market reform contract (MRC) Definition:Placing slip Definition:Firm order terms (FOT) Definition:Indication Definition:Quote Definition:Quotation Definition:Invitation to tender Definition:Request for proposal (RFP) Definition:Request for quotation (RFQ) Definition:Statement of fact Definition:Proposal form Definition:Submission Definition:Risk presentation Definition:Fact find Definition:Demands and needs statement Definition:Suitability assessment Definition:Insurance product information document (IPID) Definition:Key information document (KID) Definition:Pre-contractual disclosure Definition:Duty of disclosure Definition:Material fact Definition:Utmost good faith (uberrima fides) Definition:Duty of fair presentation Definition:Best advice Definition:Advised sale Definition:Non-advised sale (execution only) Definition:Product oversight and governance (POG) Definition:Target market Definition:Product approval process Definition:Product distribution arrangement Definition:Conduct of business Definition:Treating customers fairly (TCF) Definition:Customer outcome Definition:Vulnerable customer Definition:Complaints handling procedure Definition:Insurance distribution directive (IDD) Definition:Continuing professional development (CPD) Definition:Fit and proper requirements Definition:Licensing requirement Definition:Appointment (of agent or intermediary) Definition:Register of intermediaries Definition:Cross-border distribution Definition:Freedom of services (FOS) Definition:Freedom of establishment (FOE) Definition:Passporting Definition:Third-country branch Definition:E&O insurance (professional indemnity insurance) Definition:Errors and omissions insurance (E&O) Definition:Professional indemnity insurance (PI) Definition:Fiduciary duty Definition:Duty of care Definition:Conflict of interest Definition:Client money Definition:Premium trust fund Definition:Insurer security (carrier financial strength) Definition:Admitted carrier (authorised insurer) Definition:Non-admitted carrier (non-authorised insurer) Definition:Surplus lines market Definition:Excess and surplus lines (E&S) Definition:London market Definition:Lloyd's of London Definition:Syndicate Definition:Managing agent (Lloyd's) Definition:Lloyd's coverholder Definition:Delegated authority Definition:Third-party administrator (TPA) Definition:Claims administrator Definition:Loss adjuster (loss adjustor) Definition:Premium collection Definition:Premium financing Definition:Installment billing Definition:Policy administration Definition:Policy issuance Definition:Mid-term adjustment (MTA) Definition:Endorsement Definition:Renewal Definition:Renewal retention rate Definition:Lapse Definition:Cancellation Definition:Book of business Definition:Portfolio transfer Definition:Novation Definition:Run-off Definition:Gross written premium (GWP) Definition:Net written premium (NWP) Definition:Ceding commission Definition:Fronting arrangement Definition:Fronting insurer Definition:Capacity Definition:Risk appetite Definition:Underwriting guideline Definition:Underwriting authority Definition:Binding limit Definition:Referral (to underwriter) Definition:Peer-to-peer insurance (P2P) Definition:Parametric insurance distribution Definition:Microinsurance Definition:Group insurance scheme Definition:Voluntary benefit Definition:Worksite marketing Definition:Cross-selling Definition:Up-selling Definition:Multi-channel distribution Definition:Omnichannel distribution Definition:Point-of-sale insurance Definition:Ancillary insurance intermediary Definition:Travel distribution (ancillary insurance) Definition:Motor dealer distribution Definition:Retrocession broker Definition:Wholesale market Definition:Market access Definition:Distribution footprint Definition:Pipeline (sales pipeline) Definition:Hit ratio (quote-to-bind ratio) Definition:Conversion rate Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) Definition:Persistency rate Definition:Customer lifetime value (CLV) Definition:Net promoter score (NPS) Definition:Application programming interface (API) integration Definition:Straight-through processing (STP) Definition:Electronic placement Definition:Placing platform Here is the comprehensive list:

Definition:Underwriting Definition:Underwriting authority Definition:Underwriting capacity Definition:Underwriting cycle Definition:Underwriting guideline Definition:Underwriting appetite Definition:Underwriting limit Definition:Underwriting profit Definition:Underwriting result Definition:Underwriting year Definition:Underwriting risk Definition:Underwriting philosophy Definition:Underwriting discipline Definition:Underwriting referral Definition:Underwriting decision Definition:Underwriting submission Definition:Underwriting file Definition:Underwriting review Definition:Underwriting audit Definition:Underwriting peer review Definition:Underwriting portfolio Definition:Underwriting strategy Definition:Underwriting performance Definition:Underwriting expense Definition:Underwriting income Definition:Underwriting margin Definition:Underwriting leverage Definition:Underwriting gain Definition:Underwriting loss Definition:Risk selection Definition:Risk classification Definition:Risk assessment Definition:Risk evaluation Definition:Risk appetite Definition:Risk appetite statement Definition:Risk tolerance Definition:Risk profile Definition:Risk factor Definition:Risk scoring Definition:Risk rating Definition:Risk grading Definition:Risk segmentation Definition:Risk differentiation Definition:Risk aggregation Definition:Risk accumulation Definition:Risk concentration Definition:Risk correlation Definition:Risk mitigation Definition:Risk transfer Definition:Risk retention Definition:Risk sharing Definition:Risk acceptance Definition:Risk declination Definition:Risk quality Definition:Risk characteristic Definition:Risk exposure Definition:Risk category Definition:Exposure Definition:Exposure analysis Definition:Exposure management Definition:Exposure monitoring Definition:Exposure unit Definition:Exposure base Definition:Exposure rating Definition:Insurable risk Definition:Insurable interest Definition:Moral hazard Definition:Morale hazard Definition:Physical hazard Definition:Hazard Definition:Peril Definition:Loss exposure Definition:Loss potential Definition:Loss history Definition:Loss experience Definition:Loss ratio (L/R) Definition:Loss ratio trend Definition:Expected loss ratio (ELR) Definition:Incurred loss ratio Definition:Ultimate loss ratio Definition:Target loss ratio Definition:Burning cost Definition:Burning cost ratio Definition:Experience rating Definition:Experience modification Definition:Loss development Definition:Loss development factor (LDF) Definition:Loss triangle Definition:Loss cost Definition:Loss frequency Definition:Loss severity Definition:Frequency-severity analysis Definition:Attritional loss Definition:Large loss Definition:Catastrophic loss Definition:Shock loss Definition:Maximum foreseeable loss (MFL) Definition:Maximum possible loss (MPL) Definition:Probable maximum loss (PML) Definition:Estimated maximum loss (EML) Definition:Normal loss expectancy (NLE) Definition:Loss expectancy Definition:Loss adjustment expense (LAE) Definition:Allocated loss adjustment expense (ALAE) Definition:Unallocated loss adjustment expense (ULAE) Definition:Premium Definition:Gross written premium (GWP) Definition:Net written premium (NWP) Definition:Gross earned premium (GEP) Definition:Net earned premium (NEP) Definition:Unearned premium Definition:Unearned premium reserve (UPR) Definition:Earned premium Definition:Written premium Definition:Ceded premium Definition:Retained premium Definition:Original premium Definition:Premium income Definition:Premium volume Definition:Premium base Definition:Premium rate Definition:Premium calculation Definition:Premium adequacy Definition:Premium deficiency Definition:Premium adjustment Definition:Premium loading Definition:Premium discount Definition:Minimum premium Definition:Deposit premium Definition:Provisional premium Definition:Adjustable premium Definition:Flat premium Definition:Annual premium Definition:Instalment premium Definition:Return premium Definition:Additional premium Definition:Reinstatement premium Definition:Advance premium Definition:Subject premium Definition:Estimated premium income (EPI) Definition:Premium-to-surplus ratio Definition:Pricing Definition:Rate Definition:Rate adequacy Definition:Rate change Definition:Rate increase Definition:Rate reduction Definition:Rate level Definition:Rate monitoring Definition:Rate filing Definition:Rating Definition:Rating factor Definition:Rating class Definition:Rating plan Definition:Rating methodology Definition:Rating model Definition:Rating algorithm Definition:Rating table Definition:Rating manual Definition:Manual rate Definition:Manual rating Definition:Base rate Definition:Base premium Definition:Technical rate Definition:Technical price Definition:Technical premium Definition:Risk-adjusted rate Definition:Composite rate Definition:Flat rate Definition:Blended rate Definition:Per-unit rate Definition:Minimum rate Definition:Class rate Definition:Merit rating Definition:Schedule rating Definition:Retrospective rating Definition:Prospective rating Definition:Credibility Definition:Credibility weighting Definition:Credibility factor Definition:Full credibility Definition:Partial credibility Definition:Actuarial analysis Definition:Actuarial assumption Definition:Actuarial model Definition:Actuarial pricing Definition:Actuarial reserve Definition:Actuarial valuation Definition:Loss reserving Definition:Catastrophe model (cat model) Definition:Catastrophe risk Definition:Catastrophe exposure Definition:Catastrophe excess of loss Definition:Aggregate exposure Definition:Aggregate limit Definition:Aggregate deductible Definition:Aggregate excess of loss Definition:Annual aggregate Definition:Accumulation control Definition:Accumulation risk Definition:Probable maximum loss analysis Definition:Stochastic model Definition:Deterministic model Definition:Monte Carlo simulation Definition:Return period Definition:Occurrence exceedance probability (OEP) Definition:Aggregate exceedance probability (AEP) Definition:Average annual loss (AAL) Definition:Tail value at risk (TVaR) Definition:Value at risk (VaR) Definition:Risk measure Definition:Policy Definition:Policy form Definition:Policy wording Definition:Policy period Definition:Policy inception Definition:Policy expiry Definition:Policy term Definition:Policy limit Definition:Policy condition Definition:Policy exclusion Definition:Policy extension Definition:Policy endorsement (also: rider, clause) Definition:Policy schedule Definition:Policy issuance Definition:Policy amendment Definition:Policy cancellation Definition:Policy renewal Definition:Policy midterm adjustment Definition:Policy territory Definition:Policy aggregate Definition:Manuscript policy Definition:Standard policy form Definition:Package policy Definition:Monoline policy Definition:Multiline policy Definition:Claims-made policy Definition:Occurrence-based policy Definition:Claims-made and reported Definition:Retroactive date Definition:Discovery period (also: extended reporting period, ERP) Definition:Sunset clause Definition:Named-peril policy Definition:All-risks policy (also: open-peril policy) Definition:Blanket policy Definition:Specific policy Definition:Scheduled policy Definition:Unscheduled policy Definition:Primary policy Definition:Excess policy Definition:Umbrella policy Definition:Stand-alone policy Definition:Follow-form policy Definition:Wrap-up policy Definition:Binder Definition:Cover note Definition:Certificate of insurance (COI) Definition:Declarations page (dec page) Definition:Proposal form Definition:Application Definition:Quotation (quote) Definition:Indication Definition:Firm order term Definition:Letter of intent Definition:Terms and conditions Definition:Coverage Definition:Scope of cover Definition:Cover Definition:Insuring agreement (also: insuring clause) Definition:Limit of liability (also: limit of indemnity) Definition:Per-occurrence limit Definition:Per-claim limit Definition:Per-person limit Definition:Per-location limit Definition:Policy sublimit Definition:Inner limit Definition:Combined single limit (CSL) Definition:Split limit Definition:Annual aggregate limit Definition:Aggregate stop loss Definition:Deductible Definition:Self-insured retention (SIR) Definition:Excess (also: deductible in US usage) Definition:Franchise deductible Definition:Co-insurance (also: co-pay) Definition:Co-insurance clause Definition:Average clause (also: condition of average) Definition:Retention Definition:Net retention Definition:Gross retention Definition:First loss Definition:Waiting period (also: time deductible) Definition:Exclusion Definition:General exclusion Definition:Specific exclusion Definition:Absolute exclusion Definition:Conditional exclusion Definition:War exclusion Definition:Terrorism exclusion Definition:Nuclear exclusion Definition:Pollution exclusion Definition:Cyber exclusion Definition:Communicable disease exclusion Definition:Systemic risk exclusion Definition:Sanction limitation and exclusion clause Definition:Condition precedent Definition:Condition subsequent Definition:Warranty (in insurance) Definition:Representation Definition:Material fact Definition:Material misrepresentation Definition:Non-disclosure (also: concealment) Definition:Duty of disclosure Definition:Duty of fair presentation Definition:Utmost good faith (uberrima fides) Definition:Subrogation Definition:Contribution Definition:Indemnity Definition:Principle of indemnity Definition:Reinstatement (property insurance) Definition:Replacement cost Definition:Actual cash value (ACV) Definition:Agreed value Definition:Valued policy Definition:Sum insured Definition:Total sum insured (TSI) Definition:Declared value Definition:Insured value Definition:Underinsurance Definition:Overinsurance Definition:Double insurance Definition:Other insurance clause Definition:Proximate cause Definition:Concurrent causation Definition:Reinsurance Definition:Treaty reinsurance Definition:Facultative reinsurance Definition:Proportional reinsurance Definition:Non-proportional reinsurance Definition:Quota share reinsurance Definition:Surplus reinsurance Definition:Excess of loss reinsurance (XOL) Definition:Stop loss reinsurance (also: aggregate excess of loss) Definition:Catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance (cat XOL) Definition:Per-risk excess of loss Definition:Per-occurrence excess of loss Definition:Working layer Definition:Excess layer Definition:Attachment point Definition:Retention (reinsurance) Definition:Cession Definition:Retrocession Definition:Retrocedent Definition:Retrocessionaire Definition:Reinsurance programme Definition:Reinsurance placement Definition:Reinsurance slip Definition:Reinsurance panel Definition:Reinsurance security Definition:Reinsurance recoverables Definition:Reinsurance commutation Definition:Ceding commission Definition:Profit commission Definition:Override commission Definition:Sliding scale commission Definition:Loss corridor Definition:Loss participation Definition:Follow the fortunes Definition:Follow the settlements Definition:Losses occurring basis Definition:Risks attaching basis Definition:Claims-made basis (reinsurance) Definition:Clean-cut basis Definition:Run-off basis Definition:Inuring reinsurance Definition:Net retained line Definition:Gross line Definition:Signed line Definition:Written line Definition:Order percentage Definition:Co-insurance (market participation) Definition:Leading underwriter Definition:Lead insurer Definition:Following underwriter Definition:Following market Definition:Subscription market Definition:Slip Definition:Market reform contract (MRC) Definition:Placing slip Definition:Signing Definition:Closing Definition:Bureau signing Definition:Line size Definition:Stamp capacity Definition:Capacity Definition:Security (insurance market) Definition:Syndicate Definition:Managing agent Definition:Managing general agent (MGA) Definition:Managing general underwriter (MGU) Definition:Delegated underwriting authority (DUA) Definition:Binding authority agreement (binder) Definition:Coverholder Definition:Programme administrator Definition:Third-party administrator (TPA) Definition:Wholesale broker Definition:Retail broker Definition:Producing broker Definition:Placing broker Definition:Intermediary Definition:Brokerage Definition:Commission Definition:Contingent commission Definition:Acquisition cost Definition:Distribution cost Definition:Direct writer Definition:Captive insurer Definition:Fronting Definition:Fronting insurer Definition:Fronting fee Definition:Insurer Definition:Reinsurer Definition:Cedant (also: ceding company) Definition:Risk carrier Definition:Policyholder Definition:Insured Definition:Named insured Definition:Additional insured Definition:Loss payee Definition:Beneficiary Definition:Claimant Definition:First party Definition:Third party Definition:Property insurance Definition:Casualty insurance (also: liability insurance) Definition:General liability insurance Definition:Commercial general liability (CGL) Definition:Professional liability insurance (also: professional indemnity, PI) Definition:Directors and officers liability insurance (D&O) Definition:Errors and omissions insurance (E&O) Definition:Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) Definition:Product liability insurance Definition:Public liability insurance Definition:Employers' liability insurance Definition:Commercial property insurance Definition:Business interruption insurance (BI) Definition:Contingent business interruption insurance Definition:Loss of profits insurance Definition:Cyber insurance (also: cyber risk insurance) Definition:Technology errors and omissions insurance (tech E&O) Definition:Marine insurance Definition:Hull insurance Definition:Cargo insurance Definition:Protection and indemnity insurance (P&I) Definition:Aviation insurance Definition:Energy insurance Definition:Construction insurance Definition:Engineering insurance Definition:Surety bond Definition:Fidelity bond (also: fidelity guarantee) Definition:Crime insurance Definition:Kidnap and ransom insurance (K&R) Definition:Political risk insurance Definition:Credit insurance (also: trade credit insurance) Definition:Environmental liability insurance Definition:Motor insurance (also: auto insurance) Definition:Workers' compensation insurance (also: employers' liability) Definition:Life insurance Definition:Health insurance Definition:Accident and health insurance (A&H) Definition:Personal lines Definition:Commercial lines Definition:Specialty lines (also: specialty insurance) Definition:Excess and surplus lines (E&S) Definition:Line of business (LOB) Definition:Class of business Definition:Book of business Definition:Portfolio transfer Definition:Loss portfolio transfer (LPT) Definition:Adverse development cover (ADC) Definition:Run-off Definition:Tail Definition:Long-tail business Definition:Short-tail business Definition:Combined ratio Definition:Expense ratio Definition:Operating ratio Definition:Commission ratio Definition:Net combined ratio Definition:Trade combined ratio Definition:Investment income ratio Definition:Return on equity (ROE) Definition:Risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC) Definition:Economic capital Definition:Regulatory capital Definition:Solvency margin Definition:Capital adequacy Definition:Technical provision Definition:Claims reserve Definition:Outstanding claims reserve Definition:Incurred but not reported reserve (IBNR) Definition:Incurred but not enough reported reserve (IBNER) Definition:Case reserve Definition:Bulk reserve Definition:Catastrophe reserve Definition:Equalisation reserve Definition:Reserving adequacy Definition:Reserve margin Definition:Reserve release Definition:Reserve strengthening Definition:Prior-year development Definition:Favourable development Definition:Adverse development Definition:Triangulation Definition:Chain ladder method Definition:Bornhuetter-Ferguson method Definition:Paid loss development method Definition:Incurred loss development method Definition:Frequency-severity method Definition:Claims notification Definition:Claims handling Definition:Claims adjustment Definition:Claims settlement Definition:Claims leakage Definition:Bordereaux Definition:Premium bordereaux Definition:Claims bordereaux Definition:New business Definition:Renewal Definition:Renewal terms Definition:Renewal retention rate Definition:Lapse Definition:Non-renewal Definition:Mid-term cancellation Definition:Flat cancellation Definition:Pro-rata cancellation Definition:Short-rate cancellation Definition:Reinstatement (policy) Definition:Bound Definition:In-force policy Definition:Expired policy Definition:Inception date Definition:Effective date Definition:Expiry date (also: expiration date) Definition:Anniversary date Definition:Policy year Definition:Accident year Definition:Calendar year Definition:Treaty year Definition:Year of account Definition:Survey Definition:Risk survey Definition:Loss control Definition:Loss prevention Definition:Risk improvement Definition:Risk engineering Definition:Pre-risk survey Definition:Post-loss assessment Definition:Risk inspection Definition:Hazard identification Definition:Risk mapping Definition:Catastrophe modelling Definition:Exposure mapping Definition:Natural catastrophe (nat cat) Definition:Man-made catastrophe Definition:Peril region Definition:Zone Definition:Cresta zone Definition:Geocoding Definition:Loss model Definition:Vulnerability curve Definition:Exceedance probability curve (EP curve) Definition:Tail risk Definition:Correlation risk Definition:Clash Definition:Event limit Definition:Occurrence Definition:Event Definition:Hours clause Definition:Loss occurrence definition Definition:Aggregation clause Definition:Anti-stacking clause Definition:Batch clause Definition:Interlocking clause Definition:Sunset provision Definition:Severability clause Definition:Cross-liability clause Definition:Non-vitiation clause Definition:Cut-through clause Definition:Follow-the-leader clause Definition:Claims cooperation clause Definition:Claims control clause Definition:Claims notification clause Definition:Subjectivity Definition:Warranty (underwriting condition) Definition:Premium payment warranty Definition:Premium payment clause Definition:Several liability clause Definition:Joint and several liability Definition:Allocation of liability Definition:Primary and non-contributory endorsement Definition:Waiver of subrogation Definition:Hold harmless clause Definition:Indemnification clause Definition:Contractual liability Definition:Assumed liability Definition:Vicarious liability Definition:Strict liability Definition:Joint venture coverage Definition:Fiduciary liability insurance Definition:Retrospective premium adjustment Definition:Swing rating Definition:Loss-sensitive programme Definition:Profit-sharing arrangement Definition:No-claims discount (also: no-claims bonus) Definition:Bonus-malus system Definition:Deductible buyback Definition:Difference in conditions (DIC) Definition:Difference in limits (DIL) Definition:Layered programme Definition:Insurance programme structure Definition:Programme design Definition:Tower (insurance programme) Definition:Vertical placement Definition:Horizontal placement Definition:Primary layer Definition:Buffer layer Definition:Working excess Definition:High excess Definition:Catastrophe layer Definition:Side A coverage (D&O) Definition:Side B coverage (D&O) Definition:Side C coverage (D&O) Definition:Entity coverage Definition:Individual coverage Definition:Broad form coverage Definition:Narrow form coverage Definition:Full prior acts coverage Definition:Data analytics in underwriting Definition:Predictive modelling Definition:Algorithmic underwriting Definition:Automated underwriting Definition:Straight-through processing (STP) Definition:Underwriting workbench Definition:Pricing tool Definition:Rating engine Definition:Underwriting platform Definition:Digital underwriting Definition:Insurtech Definition:Parametric insurance Definition:Index-based insurance Definition:Trigger (parametric insurance) Definition:Payout structure (parametric insurance) Definition:Basis risk Definition:Alternative risk transfer (ART) Definition:Insurance-linked security (ILS) Definition:Catastrophe bond (cat bond) Definition:Industry loss warranty (ILW) Definition:Sidecar Definition:Collateralised reinsurance Definition:Special purpose vehicle (SPV) Definition:Risk pool Definition:Mutual insurance Definition:Reciprocal exchange Definition:Self-insurance Definition:Risk financing Definition:Finite risk reinsurance Definition:Loss portfolio transfer Definition:Structured reinsurance Definition:Multi-year policy Definition:Multi-line policy Definition:Integrated risk programme Definition:Enterprise risk management (ERM) Definition:Own risk and solvency assessment (ORSA) Definition:Solvency capital requirement (SCR) Definition:Minimum capital requirement (MCR) Definition:Internal model Definition:Standard formula Definition:Risk-based capital (RBC) Definition:Capital modelling Definition:Dynamic financial analysis (DFA) Definition:Stress test Definition:Scenario analysis Definition:Reverse stress test Definition:Sensitivity analysis Definition:Diversification benefit Definition:Correlation assumption Definition:Underwriting risk charge Definition:Reserving risk charge Definition:Market risk Definition:Credit risk (insurance context) Definition:Operational risk (insurance context) Definition:Liquidity risk Definition:Reputational risk Definition:Compliance risk Definition:Regulatory risk Definition:Conduct risk Definition:Model risk Definition:Cyber risk Definition:Emerging risk Definition:Systemic risk Definition:Climate risk Definition:Transition risk Definition:Physical risk (climate) Definition:Environmental, social, and governance factor (ESG) Definition:Sustainability underwriting Definition:Responsible underwriting Definition:Sanctions screening Definition:Anti-money laundering compliance (AML) Definition:Know your customer (KYC) Definition:Counter-terrorism financing (CTF) Definition:Politically exposed person (PEP) Definition:Sanctions clause Definition:Regulatory compliance Definition:Market conduct Definition:Treating customers fairly (TCF) Definition:Product governance Definition:Product oversight and governance (POG) Definition:Target market Definition:Distribution strategy Definition:Fit and proper requirement Definition:Appointed representative Definition:Insurance distribution Definition:Financial strength rating Definition:Credit rating (insurer) Definition:Security rating Definition:Counterparty risk Definition:Aggregation methodology Definition:Portfolio management Definition:Portfolio optimisation Definition:Portfolio steering Definition:Mix of business Definition:Business plan Definition:Underwriting plan Definition:Growth strategy Definition:Profitability target Definition:Cycle management Definition:Soft market Definition:Hard market Definition:Market turn Definition:Rate environment Definition:Pricing adequacy Definition:Rate online (ROL) Definition:Payback period (reinsurance) Definition:Broker market Definition:Direct market Definition:Programme business Definition:Open-market business Definition:Specialty market Definition:Wholesale market Definition:Retail market Definition:London market Definition:Bermuda market Definition:Continental European market Definition:Global programme Definition:Master policy Definition:Local policy Definition:Freedom of services Definition:Admitted insurance Definition:Non-admitted insurance Definition:Surplus lines Definition:Cross-border insurance Definition:Multinational insurance programme Definition:Controlled master programme Definition:Central placement Definition:Local compliance Definition:Insurance premium tax (IPT) Definition:Fiscal obligation Definition:Regulatory filing Definition:Policy administration Definition:Policy lifecycle management Definition:Underwriting information Definition:Supplementary underwriting information Definition:Loss run Definition:Claim history Definition:Risk information Definition:Exposure schedule Definition:Statement of values (SOV) Definition:Total insured value (TIV) Definition:Maximum insured value Definition:Replacement cost valuation Definition:Business interruption values Definition:Indemnity period Definition:Maximum indemnity period Definition:Gross profit (business interruption) Definition:Revenue (business interruption) Definition:Payroll Definition:Premium basis Definition:Turnover-based premium Definition:Revenue-based premium Definition:Asset-based premium Definition:Headcount-based premium Definition:Occupancy class Definition:Construction class Definition:Protection class Definition:Fire protection Definition:Sprinkler protection Definition:Natural hazard zone Definition:Flood zone Definition:Earthquake zone Definition:Windstorm zone Definition:Terrorism risk zone Definition:Industrial classification Definition:Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Definition:North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Definition:NACE code Definition:Jurisdiction Definition:Territorial scope Definition:Geographical scope Definition:Worldwide coverage Definition:Territorial limitation