semitontine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of tontine insurance in which the surplus is divided among the holders of policies in force at the termination of the tontine period, but the reverse for the paid-up value is paid on lapsed policies, and on the policies of those that have died the face value is paid.

Word forms

semitontine

Etymology

From semi- + tontine.

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