How do insurance companies protect themselves from catastrophic loss?

A. Insurance companies purchase reinsurance to protect themselves by reducing their net exposure to loss. In the event of a major catastrophe, reinsurance enables insurance carriers to honor all payments as stated in their insurance policies.

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