Compensation Glossary

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Reserve

Several definitions: 1) Usually, this is an account, which establishes the amount needed to pay future claims. (2) If used in terms of Life Insurance, 'Reserve' refers to policy reserve. (3) In terms of investments, 'reserve' includes savings, social security payments, investment portfolios and insurance. See also policy reserve.

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