### Question
How does the law define carrier?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 902*, **carrier** is defined as:

> any person or fund authorized under section 932 of this title to insure under this chapter and includes self-insurers

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS&#8217; COMPENSATION**

