Combined ratio
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-000823
A key measure of an insurer's underwriting profitability, calculated by adding the loss ratio and the expense ratio. The loss ratio represents incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of earned premiums, while the expense ratio reflects underwriting expenses as a percentage of written premiums. A combined ratio below 100% indicates an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100% signifies an underwriting loss.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-000823 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
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