Glossary Definition: The standard retrocession definition describes a transaction where a reinsurance company transfers a portion of its assumed risk portfolios to another reinsurance company (known as a retrocessionaire). Understanding the retrocession definition is essential for grasping global macro-insurance stability, as it prevents extreme accumulations of risk during massive losses, protecting the primary market carriers who rely on treaty-reinsurance frameworks.
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