Risk Financing
Utilization of source (s) of funds to pay for losses. Source (s) of funds can be classified as:
- internal a RETENTION program is established to use funds from within the organization to pay for losses.
- external a transfer program (generally through the purchase of INSURANCE) is established to use funds from without the organization to pay for losses.
Popular Insurance Terms
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Insurance company's promise to insure particular risks. ...
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