Reinsurance Glossary

Our Glossary database contains definitions of insurance and reinsurance terms.

Browse the manual glossary

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Note: While every effort has been made to ensure the reinsurance glossary contains accurate and up-to-date reinsurance and insurance definitions, this glossary should be used only as an educational resource, not as an authority.

• Australia
• Canada
• Definitions
• India
• Legal
• Life Insurance
• Non-Life Insurance
• Organisations
• Reporting
• Role
• UK
• USA

Reinsurance News

• AM Best downgrades A-Cap insurers amid financial and regulatory troubles
  September 23, 2026
  … reinsurance exposures. The ratings agency lowered the Financial Strength Rating of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. of Charleston, S.C., and …
• Aon names Phillip Esser CEO of Reinsurance Solutions Germany – Beinsure
  September 23, 2026
  Aon appointed Phillip Esser CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany and Volker Wahl executive chairman under a new leadership structure from Oct.
• Changing family structures require a rethink of legacy planning – Insurance Biz
  September 23, 2026
  … Reinsurance · The value of reinsurance has never been more evident than it … Reinsurance Non-life Insurance Life & Health Insurance Employee …
• CCI approves acquisition of certain additional equity share capital of IIFL Capital Services … – PIB
  September 23, 2026
  … reinsurance and associated investment management in various countries, including India. The Target is a public limited company incorporated in …
• Holistic, enduring partnerships key as reinsurance capital grows: Hannover Re's Althoff
  September 23, 2026
  As reinsurance capital is more abundant and client needs become increasingly complex, cedents are looking for holistic, enduring partnerships …