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insurable risk

Insurance

quantifiable risk a risk that can be accurately assessed on the basis of past experience and for which insurance policy may be acquired.

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Definitions of ’insurable risk’ and meaning of ’insurable risk’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’insurable risk’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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