### Question
How is the "carrier" defined?


### Answer
The term **carrier** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 902* as follows -

> 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&rsquo; COMPENSATION**

