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catastrophe bond

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A risk-linked security that transfers risk related to disasters from the issuer, typically an insurance company, to investors. Such bonds and reinsurance are backstops to insurer insolvency from unexpectedly large losses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, insurance

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Synonyms: cat bond

Antonyms: none provided

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