Collateral
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-000812
Assets pledged by a borrower to a lender to secure a loan or other obligation. In insurance, collateral may be required from an insured or reinsured to guarantee payment of deductibles, self-insured retentions, or reinsurance recoverables. Common forms include letters of credit, cash, or marketable securities, providing financial assurance to the obligee.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-000812 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
Record as JSON
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