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reinsure

verb re·in·sure \ ˌrē-ən-ˈshu̇r , ˌrē-ən-ˈshər \
|Updated on: 30 May 2018

Definition of reinsure

reinsured; reinsuring; reinsures
transitive verb
1 : to insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
2 : to insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
intransitive verb
: to provide increased insurance
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reinsurer

noun

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First Known Use of reinsure

1702

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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REINSURE Defined for English Language Learners

reinsure

verb

Definition of reinsure for English Language Learners

  • : to insure (something) again so that the insurance is shared by more than one company

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reinsure

transitive verb re·in·sure \ ˌrē-ən-ˈshu̇r \

legal Definition of reinsure

: to insure again : transfer or assume (liability) through reinsurance
  • frequently reinsure part of their exposure
  • —R. I. Mehr

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