Our glossary explains technical terms from the areas finance and reinsurance. We hope it facilitates the understanding of our texts, publications and annual reports. If you have comments or suggestions, please use our feedback form!

Financial Solutions

refers to reinsurance transactions which – in addition to the transfer of biometric risks – also include financing components. They generally employ the future profits contained in a block of new or inforce business to enable a ceding company to achieve a desired financial objective. Such reinsurance solutions provide direct insurers with an alternative means of accessing capital in order, for example, to pursue new lines of business or increase capital reserves.