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


### Answer
The term **ceding insurer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 8223* as follows -

> an insurer that purchases reinsurance

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-STATE-BASED INSURANCE REFORM > SUBCHAPTER II-REINSURANCE**

