Definition

Funds set aside by insurers based on actuarial estimates for future claims. It keeps the company prepared for unexpected losses.

What to consider

  • Act quickly to reinstate coverage.
  • Review any new terms imposed upon reinstatement.
  • Ensure that all past dues are cleared.

Real world scenarios

  • After a lapse in coverage, an individual successfully completed the insurance reinstatement process to restore his policy.
  • A business reinstated its lapsed group policy by meeting updated underwriting requirements.
  • An insurer provided clear guidelines for policy reinstatement after a missed premium.

Related terms

Insurance & Financial Protection