contingency reserve: A statutory reserve established to absorb unexpected losses. Bond insurers are required to maintain reserves based on premiums written and principal insured. The contingency reserve may be used to pay claims when losses exceed 35% of earned premium for municipal and utility first mortgage obligations or 65% of earned premium for nonmunicipal obligations.
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