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portfolio reinsurance

Portfolio reinsurance is a financial transaction in which an entire line of insurance, class of business, territory, or book of business of an insurer is reinsured.

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portfolio reinsurance

Portfolio reinsurance is a financial transaction in which an entire line of insurance, class of business, territory, or book of business of an insurer is reinsured.

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Under portfolio reinsurance, the reinsurer assumes all of the primary insurer's liability. It is typically arranged when an insurer wishes to discontinue operations in a specific state or territory.