### Question
How is the term marine insurance companies defined?


### Answer
The term **marine insurance companies** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 38* as the following:

> any persons, companies, or associations, authorized to write marine insurance or reinsurance under the laws of the United States or of a State, Territory, District, or possession thereof

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 38*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-MONOPOLIES AND COMBINATIONS IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE**

