The maximum amount of risk retained by an insurer per life is called retention.
Beyond that, the insurer cedes the excess risk to a reinsurer. The point beyond which the insurer cedes the risk to the reinsurer is called retention limit.
The maximum amount of risk retained by an insurer per life is called retention.
Beyond that, the insurer cedes the excess risk to a reinsurer. The point beyond which the insurer cedes the risk to the reinsurer is called retention limit.