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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!
Surplus relief treaty
a reinsurance contract under which a reinsurer assumes (part of) a ceding company’s portfolio in order to relieve strain on the insurer’s policyholders’ surplus.