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run-off

noun/ˈrʌnɒf/

C2CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The state of an insurer or book of business that has stopped writing new policies and is managing existing claims to conclusion.

The discontinued line was placed into run-off while outstanding claims were settled over several years.

Topic: Insurance & risk in Business English

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