### Question
Can you define what insurer means?


### Answer
**Insurer** is defined as the following in *31 U.S.C. § 313*:

> any entity that writes insurance or reinsures risks and issues contracts or policies in 1 or more States

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 313*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-GENERAL > CHAPTER 3-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER I-ORGANIZATION**

