### Question
What is the definition of lead insured depository institution?


### Answer
The definition of **lead insured depository institution** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1841*:

> the largest insured depository institution controlled by the subject bank holding company at any time, based on a comparison of the average total risk-weighted assets controlled by each insured depository institution during the previous 12-month period

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

