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Glossary
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!
Retention
the part of the accepted risks which an insurer/reinsurer does not reinsure, i. e. shows as net (retention ratio: percentage share of the retention relative to the gross written premiums).