Definition of "Voluntary reserve"

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Amount established by an insurance company, but not required by state law, for any of a number of reasons, such as a reserve for payment of future dividends. A voluntary reserve is likely to appear as a liability on the company's balance sheet. Contrast with statutory reserves.

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