Author Question: One method through which reinsurance is provided is through an organization of insurers that ... (Read 73 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

One method through which reinsurance is provided is through an organization of insurers that underwrites insurance on a joint basis. Through the organization, financial capacity is available for large commercial risks.

This reinsurance arrangement is a(n)
A) quota-share treaty.
B) surplus-share treaty.
C) excess-of-loss treaty.
D) reinsurance pool.

Question 2

Pac-Coast Insurance (PCI) concentrates its underwriting activities in California. The company is concerned that if a catastrophic earthquake occurs, it might threaten the solvency of the company.

To address this risk, PCI issued some debt securities. If a catastrophic earthquake occurs, PCI does not have to repay the full amount borrowed or pay interest. The securities PCI issued are called
A) catastrophe futures contracts.
B) interest rate swaps.
C) catastrophe bonds.
D) contingent options contracts.