Reinsurance

A business professional who analyzes probabilities of risk and risk management, including calculation of premiums, dividends, and other applicable insurance industry standards.

The process by which an insurer evaluates the risk of insuring a person or property and determines coverage terms and premium rates.

The ratio of losses paid plus loss reserves to premiums earned, used by insurers to measure underwriting profitability and pricing adequacy.

The sum of the loss ratio and expense ratio, measuring an insurer's overall underwriting profitability. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profit.