Or as Original

Term used by a reinsurer to indicate that he accepts not only the risk as it is presented to him but also any variation that may exist in the original policy. The wording protects the ceding insurer in case an error has arisen in transmission of the facts about the risk.

Original Conditions

A term used in both treaty and facultative reinsurance which incorporates by reference all of the terms (as well as amendments, modifications, alteration, and waivers) of the original policy written by the insurer that are not modified in the reinsurance contract, i.e., the location of the property and the rate, among others.

Original Conditions Clause

A provision in a reinsurance agreement which incorporates by reference all of the terms (as well as amendments, modifications, alterations and waivers) of the original policy written by the ceding company that are not otherwise addressed in the reinsurance agreement. See also Follow the Fortunes.

Original Insurer

The insurer which writes a policy for a policyholder (which may or may not create the need for reinsurance).
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The underwriter who writes the original risk that is the subject matter of the Reinsurance contract.