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Glossary
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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!
Survival ratio
reflects the ratio of loss reserves to paid losses under a specific contract or several contracts in a balance sheet year.