Glossary

Surplus

The amount by which an insurer's assets exceed its liabilities. It is the equivalent of "owners' equity" in standard accounting terms. The ratio of an insurer's premiums written to its surplus is one of the key measures of its solvency.

Definition provided by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Glossary of Insurance.

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