der Rückversicherer
Translation
reinsurer
Examples
Ein Rückversicherer versichert andere Versicherungen.
A reinsurer insures other insurance companies.
Grammar Patterns
als Rückversicherer arbeiten to work as a reinsurer He works as a reinsurer.
Similar Words
der Erstversicherer (primary insurer; antonym), der Mitversicherer (co-insurer)
Etymology
From 'Rück-' (back, again) + 'Versicherer' (insurer). An insurer that stands 'behind' or 'back' of another insurer.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'insurer for an insurer'. The 'Rück-' (back) part implies a secondary, backing insurance.