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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1201 F STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 950 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Schaumburg |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60196 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 42193-12
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6. House ID# 307150000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Gregg Sheiowitz, Vice President, Head of Federal Affairs |
Date | 4/20/2026 8:22:05 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions related to property and casualty insurance.
General discussions related to cyber.
General discussions related to an extension of the debt limit.
General discussions on global insurers in the marketplace.
Discussions related to hostilities in Iran and impact on marine shipping.
Monitor and participate in discussions regarding data privacy and data breach proposals.
Discussions regarding autonomous vehicles.
General issues related to resilience and mitigation, as related to P&C insurance.
General discussions related to the Federal Insurance Office.
General discussions on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.
General discussions related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
General discussions related to the Driver's Privacy Protection Act.
General discussion related to cannabis legislation.
General discussions on proposals regarding natural catastrophe-related policies, including FEMA.
General discussions related to surety.
General discussions related to Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) reauthorization.
General discussions related to H.R. 643, Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act.
Monitor Public Health Services Act (PHSA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Affordable Care Act (ACA) developments.
General Discussions related to H.R. 1285/S. 570, Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025.
Discussions related to H.R.7128 - TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Monitoring of Administrations AI Action Plan and National AI Legislative Framework.
Monitor P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and legislative and regulatory actions related to insurance, AI state moratorium provisions.
Monitor proposals to modernize the National Flood Insurance Program, and private risk transfer.
Monitor developments related to the Administrations Executive Order on Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.
Monitor developments related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and regulations.
Monitoring of Administrations AI Action Plan.
Monitoring of the Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act of 2025.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Security Council (NSC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Marcel |
Caldwell |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions S1821/HR3512, Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.
Monitor legislation and developments related to climate change.
Monitor development of international tax proposals.
Monitor discussions and regulatory implementation related to P.L. 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Discussions related to life insurance.
Monitor reports regarding US-Swiss tax treaty.
General discussions related to H.R. 643, Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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Marcel |
Caldwell |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions on apprenticeships.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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Marcel |
Caldwell |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussion related to 2026 Farm Bill.
Monitor proposals related to Federal Crop Insurance Programs.
Discussions related to EOs regarding federal contractors, tariffs, and government efficiency.
Discussions related to economic assistance program (Farmer Bridge Assistance Program) administered by USDA.
Discussions related to H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Risk Management Agency, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions related to export controls international trade and sanctions.
Discussions related to proposals to facilitate and promote competitive financial services markets.
Discussions on insourcing and foreign direct investment.
Support of House Global Investment Caucus.
General discussions in support of covered agreements.
General discussions related to a U.S. Swiss FTA.
General Discussions related to tariffs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislation and Regulatory Action related to climate risk finance.
Developments and proposals related to climate resiliency and sustainability.
Legislation and proposals regarding natural catastrophe-related policies.
Discussions related to Executive Orders regarding federal contractors, tariffs, climate policy.
Discussions related to disaster relief.
Monitoring of S.985, Prevent Regulatory Overreach from Turning Essential Companies into Targets (PROTECT USA) Act of 2025.
Monitoring of H.R. 471, Fix Our Forests Act.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and legislative and regulatory actions related to climate provisions.
General discussions related to H.R. 469, Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025 - Provisions related to mitigation and resilience.
General discussions related to permitting reform.
General discussions related to data center construction and operations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to H.R. 1109, Litigation Transparency Act of 2025.
Discussions regarding the impact of Third-Party Litigation Financing.
General discussions related to third party litigation funding.
General discussions S. 3180/H.R. 2675, Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025 and S1821/HR3512, Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
General discussions about electric vehicles.
Monitoring of S. 2238/H.R. 5221, Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act.
Monitoring of S. 1379/H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act.
General discussions about Federal Trade Commission enforcement actions.
Monitoring of HR 5688, the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act [Dalilahs Law].
Monitor developments on Congressional Review Act legislation related to EPA actions: H.J. Res. 87 (P.L. 119-15), H.J. Res. 88 (P.L. 119-16), and H.J. Res. 89 (P.L. 119-17).
Monitor legislation related to the EPA regulation titled Multi Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
General Discussions related to a proposal by the Department of Justice related to updating the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Monitoring of H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
Discussions related to Executive Orders regarding federal contractors, tariffs, climate policy.
General discussions related to H.R. 643, Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act.
General discussions related to the government shutdown.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).
Monitor developments on infrastructure legislation and large-scale infrastructure improvements.
General discussions around roadway safety.
Implementation of Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ) Act (P.L. 117-255).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding supplemental excepted benefits and the Public Health Service Act including H.R. 5839, the Supplemental Benefits for Individuals Act of 2025.
Discussions of Non-coordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Gregg |
Sheiowitz |
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David |
Mork |
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Jeffrey |
Sands |
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Gary |
Whidby |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Zurich International Group, Ltd, the ultimate parent entity and disclosed on Form LD-1, has interests in the issues lobbied.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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