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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, #250 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | LOS ANGELES |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 90010 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49910-12
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6. House ID# 346500000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: VIGO G. NIELSEN, JR. |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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
HR 3200: AMERICAS AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT OF 2009; GENERAL TRACKING OF ISSUE AREA; IMPACT ON COMPANY AND BUSINESS; IMPACT ON INSURANCE AGENTS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: AMERICAS HEALTHY FUTURE ACT; SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL; GENERAL TRACKING OF ISSUE AREA; IMPACT ON COMPANY AND BUSINESS; IMPACT ON INSURANCE
AGENTS; 24 HOUR COVERAGE AMENDMENT MONITORING; NAIC PROVISIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL MONITORING, TRACKING AND DISCUSSIONS COVERING HEALTH CARE REFORM
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
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RIZZO |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
HR 83, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 998/S 1486: POLICYHOLDER DISASTER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1264: MULTIPLE PERIL INSURANCE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR1880: NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2221: DATA ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUST ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2555/S505: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2592: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2609: THE INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT (REDRAFTED AS THE FEDERAL INSURANCE OFFICE ACT OF 2009); ALL PROVISIONS ON THE BILL
HR 3126: THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 3377: DISASTER, RECOVERY, AND MITIGATION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 886: CATASTROPHE OBLIGATION GUARANTEE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1484: CATASTROPHE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1485: NATIONAL HURRICANE RESEARCH INITIATIVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1487: COMMISSION ON CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RISK AND INSURANCE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
NO SPECIFIC BILL: ADMINISTRATIONS WHITE PAPER PROPOSAL (DEPT. OF TREASURY): FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM, A NEW FOUNDATION: REBUILDING FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AND REGULATION; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE PROPOSAL; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS COVERING THE PROPOSAL; SYSTEMIC RISK; RESOLUTION AUTHORITY; CONSUMER PROTECTIONS; TIER 1 FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY; INSURANCE REGULATION; OFFICE OF NATIONAL INSURANCE
NO SPECIFIC BILL: DISCUSSIONS COVERING FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM PROPOSALS FROM CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY); INCLUDING SYSTEMIC RISK, RESOLUTION AUTHORITY AND TIER 1 FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY PROVISIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER AND INSURANCE REGULATORY REFORM DISCUSSIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: CREDIT SCORING; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE ISSUE
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANSACTIONS ACT AND PRIVACY DISCUSSIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL AFFILIATE AND CONTROL DEFINITION DISCUSSIONS, AS IT RELATES TO INSURANCE
NO SPECIFIC BILL: TERRORISM INSURANCE; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON TRIA PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO AFFILIATES
NO SPECIFIC BILL: COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT; GENERAL DISCUSSION AS IT RELATES TO INSURANCE
NO SPECIFIC BILL: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) HOMEOWNERS CREDIT BASED STUDY; COMPLIANCE ISSUES
NO SPECIFIC BILL: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP); SHORT-TERM EXTENSION IN THE SEPTEMBER CR AND LONGER-TERM EXTENSION AND REFORM DISCUSSIONS; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS; DISCUSSIONS COVERING FULL REFORM LEGISLATION; DISCUSSIONS COVERING POSSIBLE NFIP LANGUAGE IN HOMELAND APPROPRIATIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON ADDING WIND-STORM COVERAGE AND MULTIPLE PERILS TO THE NFIP
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL REINSURANCE DISCUSSIONS; PROPOSALS; AS IT RELATES TO INSURANCE
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON MCCARRAN FERGUSON REPEAL
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL NATURAL CATASTROPHE DISCUSSIONS
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM AND ECONOMIC STABILITY AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS, AS RELATED TO INSURANCE
HR 3596/ S 1681: HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATING TO MCCARRAN-FERGUSON REPEAL FOR HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURERS
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
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RIZZO |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL TRACKING AND MONITORING OF CARD CHECK LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
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RIZZO |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
HR 3424: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO DISALLOW THE DEDUCTION FOR EXCESS NON-TAXED REINSURANCE PREMIUMS WITH RESPECT TO UNITED STATES RISKS PAID TO AFFILIATES;
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE DRAFT ON FOREIGN AFFILIATED REINSURANCE
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
HR 3424 & SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE DRAFT ON FOREIGN AFFILIATED REINSURANCE: INTERESTS ARE THOSE OF THE PARENT COMPANY, ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES.
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2009: HIGHWAY SAFETY ISSUES
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
NO SPECIFIC BILL: FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (FCRA); AMENDMENT DISCUSSIONS
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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