### Question
What is the definition of insurance company?


### Answer
The definition of **insurance company** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 77b*:

> a company which is organized as an insurance company, whose primary and predominant business activity is the writing of insurance or the reinsuring of risks underwritten by insurance companies, and which is subject to supervision by the insurance commissioner, or a similar official or agency, of a State or territory or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 77b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SECURITIES**

