reinsure

• Verbe désignant le fait d'assurer de nouveau un risque, ou de transférer tout ou partie d'un risque déjà assuré à un autre assureur (réassurance). Peut aussi signifier assurer une nouvelle fois une personne ou un bien.

A verb used to indicate the act of insuring again, typically by transferring part of the risk from one insurer to another.

1. Transfer risk to another insurerC1formalbusiness

   To transfer all or part of a risk or liability assumed under an insurance policy to another insurance company.

   réassurer

   • The primary insurer decided to reinsure the large commercial property risk.
   • Companies often reinsure to protect themselves from catastrophic losses.
   • They reinsured the policy to spread the financial risk.

   Synonymescedelay off

2. Provide additional insuranceC1formalbusiness

   To provide supplementary insurance coverage for a risk that is already insured.

   réassurer

   • The company chose to reinsure its portfolio to increase its capacity.
   • They reinsured the policy to cover potential losses beyond their limit.
   • Reinsuring allows insurers to take on larger risks than they could alone.

3. Assume liability from another insurerC1formalbusiness

   To assume all or part of the liability of an insurance company that has already covered a risk.

   réassurer

   • The reinsurer agreed to reinsure the original insurer's liability.
   • They reinsured the risk by taking on a portion of the claims.
   • The contract allowed the company to reinsure the policy with a larger firm.