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


### Answer
The term **marine insurance companies** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 885* 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:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 885*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1920**

