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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 |
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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 | 07/20/2009 |
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
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL TRACKING OF CONGRESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATION PLANS; INQUIRIES ON PAY-FORS, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS, WORKERS COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND TAXES
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
GENERAL DISCUSIONS ON TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM, CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM AND GOVERNMENT STABILIZATION AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS
HR 83: HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1264: THE MULTIPLE PERIL INSURANCE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1550: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO RECYCLE AND SAVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1583: INSURANCE INDUSTRY COMPETITION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS ON ANTI-TRUST MEASURE
HR 1587/S 608: TO AMEND THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1606: NEW AUTOMOBILE VOUCHER ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1754/S 664: FINANCIAL SYSTEM STABILIZATION AND REFORM ACT (FSSRA) OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE
BILL
HR 1880: NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1895: SAFE TEEN AND NOVICE DRIVER UNIFORM PROTECTION ACT OF 2009 - STANDUP ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2221: DATA ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUST ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2554: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2555/S 505: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2571/S 1363: NONADMITTED AND REINSURANCE REFORM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2592: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2609: OFFICE OF INSURANCE INFORMATION; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 3509/S 1368: ACCESS TO REPAIR PARTS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 164: PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DISCLOSURE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 202: PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DISCLOSURE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 886: CATASTROPHE OBLIGATION GUARANTEE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMVTIS), A LOSS DATABASE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RULES AND SCHEDULE ON THE ISSUE AND GENERAL DISCUSSIONS.
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: MEXICO AUTO DECREE, NAFTA AND TRADE WITH U.S. AND MEXICO, REGARDING USED AUTOS BEING DELIVERED AND SOLD IN MEXICO
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; LEGISLATION AND DISCUSSIONS ON SHORT-TERM FLOOD EXTENSION THROUGH MARCH 2010
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE (NFIP), EXTENSION, REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM DISCUSSIONS (HOUSE AND SENATE).
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER DISCUSSIONS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: ADMINISTRATIONS FINANCIAL SERVICES REFORM AND MODERNIZATION WHITE-PAPER PROPOSAL; FINANCIAL REGULATORY, A NEW FOUNDATION: REBUILDING FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AND REGULATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: TREASURY RESOLUTION AUTHORITY PROPOSAL; REGULATORY REFORM
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY LEGISLATION PROPOSAL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON SYSTEMIC RISK, SYSTEMIC RISK REGULATION, AND FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORY REFORM
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL CREDIT SCORING BAN AND/OR RESTRICTION DISCUSSIONS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC) HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-BASED STUDY PROCESS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL TRACKING OF PRIVACY RELATED LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL NATURAL DISASTER DISCUSSIONS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL INQUIRIES ON GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR AUTO INSURANCE
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL TERRORISM INSURANCE DISCUSSIONS, AS RELATED TO PRESIDENTS BUDGET.
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GREEN INITIATIVES, PAY-AS-YOU DRIVE AND CLIMATE CONTROL INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS, GRANTS; GENERAL INQUIRIES
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) INQUIRY ON THE CERRO GRANDE FIRE FUND, REGARDING PAYMENT PROCESS TO INSURERS AND PROGRAM COMPLETION.
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL AFFILIATE DEFINITION DISCUSSIONS AS RELATED TO INSURANCE ISSUES
TRUTH IN MILEAGE ACT (1986) MODERNIZATION AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE INQUIRIES; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS; SEC. 32705 OF TITLE 49 U.S. CODE
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
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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
HR 1409/S 560: THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT: ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
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 6969 (2008 BILL): 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 AND SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE STAFF DISCUSSION DRAFT
BILL NOT YET ASSIGNED: FOREIGN AFFILIATE REINSURANCE (TAX, OFFSHORE TAX AND AFFILIATED REINSURANCE
TAX) DRAFT BILLS
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 6969 (2008 BILL), FOREIGN AFFILIATE REINSURANCE DRAFT BILLS: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INTERESTS ARE THOSE OF PARENT COMPANY.
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
HR 3088: JEREMY WARRINER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; GENERAL INQUIRIES
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: GENERAL TRIAL BAR INQUIRIES
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT (FCRA), DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO LIABILITY AND LEGAL ISSUES
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
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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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
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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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