Primary Insurer

In insurance, a primary insurer is the insurance company that directly provides insurance coverage to an individual or entity, as opposed to a reinsurer who provides insurance to the insurance company. The primary insurer is responsible for underwriting, policy issuance, claims management, and payment of benefits.

Here are some key features of a primary insurer:

• Provides insurance coverage directly to policyholders

• Responsible for underwriting, policy issuance, and claims management

• Collects premiums from policyholders

• Pays out claims to policyholders based on the terms and conditions of the policy

• Assumes the risk of loss in exchange for the premium paid by the policyholder

• May offer a range of insurance products and services to meet the needs of customers

• May work with insurance agents or brokers to sell policies and reach potential customers

Example: John purchases a life insurance policy from XYZ Insurance Company. XYZ Insurance Company is the primary insurer and is responsible for underwriting the policy, collecting premiums, and paying out the death benefit to John's beneficiaries when he passes away, assuming the event occurs within the terms and conditions of the policy.

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