Depending on the investment income contribution of each line of insurance, the longer tail lines have a smaller break-even combined ratio level.

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Longer tail lines of insurance, which take more time to settle claims, have a larger investment income contribution. This allows for a higher break-even combined ratio because the insurer can earn more investment income over the longer period before claims are paid out.

Depending on the Investment Income Contribution of Each Line of Insurance