### Question
How is the term insurer defined?


### Answer
The term **insurer** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1101* as the following:

> an insurance company, insurance service, or insurance organization, qualified to do business in a State

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 4-fiduciary responsibility**

