### Question
How is the term reinsurer defined?


### Answer
The term **reinsurer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 8223* as the following:

> an insurer to the extent that the insurer—


(i) is principally engaged in the business of reinsurance

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-STATE-BASED INSURANCE REFORM > SUBCHAPTER II-REINSURANCE**

