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obligatory treaty

An obligatory treaty is a reinsurance treaty between an insurer and a reinsurer (usually involving pro rata reinsurance), in which the insurer agrees to automatically cede all business that falls within the terms of the treaty.

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obligatory treaty

An obligatory treaty is a reinsurance treaty between an insurer and a reinsurer (usually involving pro rata reinsurance), in which the insurer agrees to automatically cede all business that falls within the terms of the treaty.

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The reinsurer, in turn, is obligated to accept such business.

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automatic treaty

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