Reinsurance companies often use a formal sharing agreement, also known as a treaty agreement. This enables the sharing of risk between the primary insurer and the reinsurer. In this arrangement, the primary insurer cedes a portion of the risk they have underwritten to the reinsurer.
The five most important considerations when creating a ProfitSharing Agreement Clarify expectations. Define the role. Begin with a fixed-term agreement. Calculate how much and when to share profits. Agree on what happens when the business has losses.