Infection can cause the epiglottis to obstruct or completely close off the windpipe. With the advent of the Hib vaccine, the incidence of epiglottitis has decreased, but the condition has not been eliminated.f epiglottitis is suspected, attempts to visualise the epiglottis using a tongue depressor are strongly discouraged for this reason; therefore, diagnosis is made on basis of direct fibreoptic laryngoscopy carried out in controlled environment like an operating room.
Definition of 'Reinsurance'. Definition: It is a process whereby one entity (the reinsurer) takes on all or part of the risk covered under a policy issued by an insurance company in consideration of a premium payment. In other words, it is a form of an insurance cover for insurance companies.
â¢Gain Underwriting and Claims Assistance â¢Obtain Relief for Catastrophic Storm Event What is Reinsurance? Insurance â¢ Contract between company and individual or entity â¢ Insurer deals with policyholder â¢ Subject matter: Property, Person, Benefit or Legal Liability â¢ Highly regulated â¢ Many small claims constitute bulk of reserves and payments â¢ Fast loss development Reinsurance â¢ Contract between two companies; sophisticated purchasers â¢ Reinsurer deals with cedent â¢ Subject matter: Defined portion of insurerâs contractual liability â¢ Not highly regulated â¢ Few large claims constitute bulk of reserves and payments