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Life · Chapter 8 · Eligibility & Underwriting

Persistency

Definition
The percentage of policies that stay in force (don't lapse or get replaced) over a period. Insurers may avoid groups that switch carriers often — acquiring a policy is expensive, so low persistency means losses.
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