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


### Answer
The term **insurer** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 313* as follows -

> any person engaged in the business of insurance, including reinsurance

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 313*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-GENERAL > CHAPTER 3-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER I-ORGANIZATION**

