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
Composed of 'Rück-' (back, again) and 'Versicherer' (insurer). It's an insurer that provides insurance 'back-up' to other insurers.
Memory Tips
Remember it as an 'insurer for an insurer'. The 'Rück-' prefix suggests a layer of support behind the primary one.