Define: Retention Limit

How is Retention Limit defined in a legal contract?

• Retention Limit means an amount specified [clause], yet to be stated more specifically. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
• Retention Limit means the threshold amount, determined based on certain conditions that are not stated explicitly. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Retention Limit means the maximum amount of insurance that an insurance company will keep at its own risk on a single instance or risk in various classes of insurance. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Retention Limit means the amount of an insurance policy's benefits that a ceding company will not shift to another company. For every insurance policy reinsured automatically, the Retention Limit is specified in a certain [appendix].
  Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Retention Limit means an amount determined according to a certain [clause], yet to be stated more specifically. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

Retention Limit means the maximum amount a company will retain at its own risk under an insurance policy.

Relevant Contract Types

• Insurance policies
• Reinsurance contracts

Relevant Circumstances

• Crafting business insurance strategies
• Negotiating reinsurance treaties

Relevant Sectors

• Insurance
• Banking and Financial Services

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Genie Definition 2

Retention Limit means the portion of an insurance policy's benefits an organization will not transfer to another party.

Relevant Contract Types

• Reinsurance Treaties
• Insurance Policies
• Risk Transfer Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Establishing company's liability limits
• Transfer of risk from one party to another

Relevant Sectors

• Insurance
• Reinsurance
• Banking and Finance## Genie Definition 1
• Retention Limit means the maximum amount of specific tasks or jobs determined by [organization] for a particular role.

Relevant Contract Types

• Employment Contracts
• Consulting Agreements
• Services Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Creation of new employment or consulting roles
• Changes or additions to job responsibilities
• Hiring external consultants

Relevant Sectors

• Human Resources
• Management Consulting
• Professional Services

Genie Definition 2

• Retention Limit means a member's Full Load Equivalent (FLC) and corresponding hours to a maximum limit determined by [organization].

Relevant Contract Types

• Academic Employment Contracts
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Consulting Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Hiring academic staff or faculty members
• Engaging independent contractors or consultants
• Restructuring of work hours or schedules

Relevant Sectors

• Education
• Academic Research
• Consulting Services

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