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Risk Transfer

The act of shifting the financial burden of a risk from one party to another, typically through the purchase of insurance

Detailed Explanation

When a business buys an insurance policy, they are transferring the financial risk of covered losses to the insurance company.

Practical Example

By purchasing commercial property insurance, a business transfers the financial risk of damage to their building from events like fire or wind to the insurance company.

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