### Question
How does the law define vessel war risk insurance?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2645*, **vessel war risk insurance** is defined as:

> insurance and reinsurance provided through policies issued by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 539 of title 46 that is provided by that Secretary without premium at the request of the Secretary of Defense and is covered by an indemnity agreement between the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2645*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 157-TRANSPORTATION**

