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catastrophe futures

A financial instrument purchased by insurance companies as a form of protection against large-scale future losses.

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  1. Catastrophe Futures Definition | Investopedia
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  3. Catastrophe Futures: Definition from Answers.com
    Catastrophe Futures Financial instrument traded on the Chicago Board of Trade ( CBOT). By purchasing this future, the insurance company can hedge its risk.
     
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  5. Catastrophe Futures Show Signs Of Life - Chicago Tribune
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  6. What is catastrophe futures? definition and meaning
    Definition of catastrophe futures: A financial instrument purchased by insurance companies as a form of protection against large-scale future losses.
     
  7. Catastrophe Futures: A Better Hedge for Insurers - JStor
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  8. Information aggregation in a catastrophe futures market
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