### Question
Can you define what insurer means?


### Answer
**Insurer** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 1033*:

> any entity the business activity of which is the writing of insurance or the reinsuring of risks, and includes any person who acts as, or is, an officer, director, agent, or employee of that business

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

