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Coinsurance in medical health (casualty) is sharing of costs between insurer and insured, and in property insurance it is were the risk( one risk) is shared between different insurance companies. Reinsurance is insurance for an insurance company, where by an insurance companies seeks for indemnification in case that a stated loss takes place.

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Facultative reinsurance and coinsurance?

Facultative reinsurance is a form of reinsurance in which the terms, conditions, and reinsurance premium is individually negotiated between the insurer and the reinsurer. There is no obligation on the reinsurer to accept the risk or on the insurer to reinsure it if it is not considered necessary. The main differences between facultative reinsurance and coinsurance is that the policyholder has no indication that reinsurance has been arranged. In coinsurance, the coinsurers and the proportion of the risk they are covering are shown on the policy schedule. Also, coinsurance involves the splitting of the premium charged to the policyholder between the coinsurers, whereas the reinsurers charge entirely separate reinsurance premiums. Regards, Tamer Haddadin


What are the chacteristics of coinsurance and reinsurance?

Coinsurance is a risk-sharing arrangement where multiple insurers share the coverage of a single risk, often seen in property and health insurance policies, ensuring that the insured pays a portion of the loss. Reinsurance, on the other hand, involves an insurance company transferring some of its risk to another insurer to reduce its own exposure and stabilize its financials. Both mechanisms help manage risk but operate at different levels within the insurance industry. Coinsurance typically involves direct policyholders, while reinsurance deals primarily between insurers.


Difference between risk sharing and risk transfer in insurance in insurance?

Risk Sharing is used in coinsurance specifically where the risk is to be shared and not transferred among several insurance companies each one them having a direct contractual relationship with the insured for the portion of the risk accepted by that company.and transferring the risk is used in reinsurance , and reinsurance always involves legal entities and not individualsin reinsurance the contractual relationship is between the cedant and the reinsurer , only in special situations does the reinsurance treaty have a provision called the cut through clause that allows the insured to have a direct legal claim to the reinsurer for example , in the case the insurer becomes insolventHope all is in orderRegards,Tamer Hadddin


Who are the buyers of reinsurance?

*Direct insurance company *Captive insurance company *Reinsurer However, there are no clear separation between buyers and sellers in reinsurance. Insurance company maybe a buyer (outward reinsurance) and a seller (inward reinsurance)


What is reinsurance and coinsurance?

Reinsurance is a practice where insurance companies transfer a portion of their risk to other insurers to reduce their potential losses and stabilize their finances. It allows primary insurers to take on larger policies while mitigating exposure to catastrophic events. Coinsurance, on the other hand, is an arrangement in which two or more insurers share the coverage of a policyholder's risk, with each insurer covering a specified percentage of the claim. This helps distribute risk among multiple parties, ensuring that no single insurer bears the entire burden of a loss.


What is Outward Reinsurance?

Reinsurance ceded by an insurer or re-insurer as opposed to inwards reinsurance which is reinsurance accepted.


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how can you distinguish between them


Do you have to bill the patient for the coinsurance?

Yes, healthcare providers typically bill patients for coinsurance amounts, as this is the portion of the medical bill that the patient is responsible for after insurance has paid its share. Coinsurance is a contractual agreement between the patient and their insurance provider, and providers are usually obligated to collect this payment. Patients should be informed of their financial responsibilities, including any coinsurance, as part of the billing process.


When was Global Reinsurance created?

Global Reinsurance was created in 1990.


Distinguish between accounting and book keeping?

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What was the Reinsurance Treaty?

The Reinsurance treaty was a treaty made in 1887 (Prior to WWI) between Russia and Germany stating that if either country were declared war upon the other country would remain neutral.


When was Reinsurance Group of America created?

Reinsurance Group of America was created in 1973.