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off-balance-sheet risk

Off-balance-sheet risk is the risk posed by factors not appearing on an insurer's or reinsurer's balance sheet.

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off-balance-sheet risk

Off-balance-sheet risk is the risk posed by factors not appearing on an insurer's or reinsurer's balance sheet.

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Excessive (imprudent) growth and legal precedents affecting defense cost coverage are examples of off-balance-sheet risk.