This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in initially underwriting (e.g., assuming the risk, assigning premiums) insurance policies (except life, disability income, accidental death and dismemberment, health and medical, property and casualty, and title insurance policies). Illustrative Examples: Bank deposit insurance carriers, direct Product warranty insurance carriers, direct Deposit or share insurance carriers, direct Warranty insurance carriers (e.g., appliance, automobile, homeowners’, product), direct Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--