Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Life Insurance — Reinsurance Recoverables
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate higher levels of risk transfer or a larger volume of reinsured business, while a decrease could suggest reduced reliance on reinsurance or the settlement of outstanding claims. Significant growth in this balance relative to total liabilities may warrant closer scrutiny of the creditworthiness of the reinsurers involved.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total amount of claims and benefits that the life insurance segment expects to recover from t...
Peer comparison
Most large life and P&C insurers report similar balances under 'Reinsurance Recoverables' or 'Reinsurance Assets' on their balance sheets, with variations driven by the specific mix of ceded business and the financial strength of the reinsurance panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does life insurance — reinsurance recoverables mean?
- The total amount of money the insurance company expects to receive from reinsurers to cover claims paid out on life insurance policies.