Loss Ratio

Definition


Loss Ratio (Canadian insurance): A percentage that shows how much of every premium dollar collected by an insurer is spent paying policyholders’ claims. It is calculated by dividing the total claims the insurer paid during a stated period by the total premiums it earned in the same period, then multiplying by 100. A 60% loss ratio, for example, signifies that 60 cents of every premium dollar were used for claims, with the remaining 40 cents available for operating costs, profit, and required reserves.

Get Health Benefits


Coverage Type

Disclosure

All quotes, products, and services are marketed and distributed by Red Helm Canada, an independent brokerage. Review our brokerage disclosure to find out more about who we are. While all effort is made to ensure accuracy, rates and plan details may be subject to review or change without prior notice. Rates are not guaranteed until final approval and confirmation from the insurance carrier.  Plan eligibility is not guaranteed and may be subject to a medical questionnaire or other eligibility criteria. By submitting your information in our quote request form, you are accepting the terms and conditions of our website and are accepting that we communicate with you electronically for the purpose of solicitation.