Ceding Commission

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Definition: Ceding Commission


Ceding Commission


Full Definition of Ceding Commission


A fee paid by a reinsurance company to the original issuer of a policy or group of policies being ceded to the reinsurer. This commission covers the cedent’s business and administrative costs for issuing the policy (such as the costs of overhead, licenses, etc.). A percentage of the profits from the premiums collected are also included in the ceding commission.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Ceding Commission are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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