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underwriting risk

Underwriting risk is the loss borne by insurers and reinsurers.

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underwriting risk

Underwriting risk is the loss borne by insurers and reinsurers.

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It can take the form of underestimated liabilities from unpaid business written in past years (i.e., applying to expired policies) or underpriced current business (i.e., unexpired policies).