### Question
How does the law define reinsurer?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 8223*, **reinsurer** is defined as:

> 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**

