Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
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2009 · first_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; HOPE Now Alliance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · first_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.
Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.
Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.
Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported
| Democratic |
| KY |
| Brad Miller | Democratic | NC |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| C. W. Bill Young | Republican | FL |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn McCarthy | Democratic | NY |
| Charles W. Dent | Republican | PA |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Christopher Shays | Republican | CT |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Donald A. Manzullo | Republican | IL |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| Gary G. Miller | Republican | CA |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Republican | FL |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| John Campbell | Republican | CA |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Judy Biggert | Republican | IL |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Leonard L. Boswell | Democratic | IA |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Melissa Bean | Democratic | IL |
| Michael Castle | Republican | DE |
| Patrick T. McHenry | Republican | NC |
| Paul Gillmor | Republican | OH |
| Paul Kanjorski | Democratic | PA |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Peter J. Roskam | Republican | IL |
| Peter T. King | Republican | NY |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | TX |
| Richard Baker | Republican | LA |
| Rick Renzi | Republican | AZ |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rubén Hinojosa | Democratic | TX |
| Scott Garrett | Republican | NJ |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Spencer Bachus | Republican | AL |
| Stevan Pearce | Republican | NM |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Tim Holden | Democratic | PA |
| Tom Feeney | Republican | FL |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| Virginia Brown-Waite | Republican | FL |
| Vito Fossella | Republican | NY |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
S. 40, the National Insurance Act (all provisions) S. 926, the Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (allowing insurance companies to make tax deductible contributions to a tax-exempt policyholder disaster protection fund) S. 928, the Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 (creating a federal backstop for state natural catastrophe insurance programs) S. 929, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) S. 930, the Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 931, the National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2047, the Flood Insurance Disclosure Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2327, the Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) H.R. 1682, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1787, the Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2895, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (revenue-offset tax provisions) H.R. 3200, the National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions to create an optional federal insurance charter) H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3959, To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties (all provisions) H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5840, the Insurance Information Act of 2008 (all provisions)
Client expense: $2,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1065, H.R. 1682, H.R. 2549, H.R. 2762, H.R. 3121, H.R. 3200, H.R. 330, H.R. 3926, H.R. 3959, H.R. 4050, H.R. 4299, H.R. 4461, H.R. 4721, H.R. 5611, H.R. 5633, H.R. 5792, H.R. 5840, H.R. 5961, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6078, H.R. 6213, H.R. 6285, H.R. 6424, H.R. 91, H.R. 920, H.R. 921, H.R. 922, H.R. 957, S. 1061, S. 1890, S. 1938, S. 2029, S. 2151, S. 2251, S. 2284, S. 2285, S. 2458, S. 2499, S. 2621, S. 3483, S. 396, S. 30, S. 929
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Insurance
HR91, HR330, HR920, HR921, HR922, HR957, HR1049, HR1065, HR1289, HR1682, HR2549, HR2638, HR2761, HR3121, HR3200, HR3926, HR3959, HR4050, HR4299, HR4461, HR 4721, HR5611, HR5633, HR5792, HR5840, HR5961, HR6062, HR6078, HR6213, HR6285, HR6308, HR6755, S40, S396, S1061, S1890, S1938, S2029, S2040, S2151, S2251, S2284, S2285, S2458, S2499, S2621
Client expense: $433,208 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S 40 and HR 3200 - The National Insurance Act; all aspects of these bills including potential problems created by a federal regulator and a preference for state-based reforms; HR 1065 and S 929 - Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform; support for these bills as a more efficient regulatory structure; S 1061 Homeowners Non-Coverage Disclosure Act; costs and problems; HR 5633 and HR 6062 (restrictions on insurers use of credit scoring) oppose these bills which would remove an accurate predictor of insurance claims. HR 3121, S 2284, HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act; HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; HR 921 Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program; HR 922 NFIP Participation Evaluation Act; S 1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act, S 1938 National Flood Mapping Act; S 2151 Community Protection Act, S 2251 Homeowners Flood Protection Act, HR 3959 Phase-in of Actuarial rates for certain properties. HR 2638 and HR 6965 - short term extensions of the NFIP. Our interest in all these bills is to seek meaningful reform of the NFIP including updating flood maps, better enforcement, movement toward actuarially sound rates, and mitigation incentives. We oppose efforts to add a wind peril to the NFIP. HR 5611 National Association of Registered Agent and Brokers Reform Act of 2008; support for the concept of reducing costs and administrative difficulties associated with reciprocal licensing of multi-state insurance agents. HR 5840 Establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury; concerns about protection of proprietary data, preemption of state laws, and the appropriate role of the federal government in regulating insurers. HR 4461 and S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007; expressed support for these bills which seek to provide funding and incentives for state and local governments to increase their building code enforcement efforts. HR 6078 The Green Act of 2008; questions about impact on the underwriting of homeowners insurance. HR 6495 Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008; questions about possible federal incentives for pay-as-you-drive auto insurance.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 3121 & S 2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (All Titles); HR 6965, To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program (All titles); S 929 & HR 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (All Titles); HR 5840, Insurance Reform Act of 2008 (All Titles); HR 5611, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (All Titles)
Client expense: $125,674 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 1061 - Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act S. 545 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2007 S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 H.R. 1081 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 S. 40 / H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007 H.R. 1065 - Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 H.R. 5792 - Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 H.R. 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (NARAB II) H.R. 5840 - Insurance Information Act H.R. 6062 - Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6969- Offshore Reinsurance Cessions, to amend the Internal Revenue Code oof 1986 to disallow the deduction for exces non-taxed reinsurance premiums with respect to United States risks paid to affiliates.
Client expense: $612,133 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulation issues including: S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.3200 National Insurance Act of 2007 S.929 Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 Insurance Regulation issues continued: H.R.1065 - Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 H.R.5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 H.R.5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008 H.R.5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 Natural Catastrophe/Flood Insurance issues including: S.292 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.537 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 S.2286 Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.3644 - Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.330 Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 S.927 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 H.R.1787 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 H.R.91 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 S.928 Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 H.R.920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.164 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 S.926 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 S.2328 - Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2007 H.R.3355 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 S.2310 - Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 S.2327 - Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 H.R.3121 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.922-National Flood Insurance Program Participation Evaluation Act of 2007 S.1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 H.R.1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 S.1890 - Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 H.R.3959 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties. S.1061 - Homeowners' Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act H.R.2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (NFIP extension) Auto issues including: S.545 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act H.R.2811 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act Workers Compensation issues including: H.R.2549 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007 H.R.3963 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 Health Insurance issues including: S.558 Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R.1424 To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 TRICARE issues Underwriting issues including: H.R.5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 H.R.6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act H.R.3056 The Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act S.3001 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for FY09 S.AMDT.5466 Prohibition on Discrimination in Life Insurance
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; provisions relating to wind coverage H.R. 1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to reinsurance coverage by domestic insurers H.R. 1081 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions relating to a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program H.R. 3121 Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP and wind coverage H.R. 3200 National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill H.R. 3355 - Homeowners Defense Act; provisions relating to state reserves and underwriting requirements H.R. 5611 - The National Association Of Registered Agents And Brokers (NARAB) Reform Act; entire bill H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 5638 A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture; entire bill H.R. 5840 - The Insurance Information Act of 2008; entire bill H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act; provisions relating to insurance underwriting of auto and home coverage H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act of 2008; provisions affecting homeowners insurance H.R. 6965 - To extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes; provisions relating to NFIP S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007; entire bill S. 334 - Healthy Americans Act; provisions relating to long-term care S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007; entire bill S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; provisions relating to NFIP
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 3046, Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act of 2007, All provisions H.R. 5840, Insurance Information Act, All provisions H.R. 1065, Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, All provisions H.R. 3200, National Insurance Act of 2007, All provisions H.R. 5611, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, All provisions S. 40, National Insurance Act of 2007, All provisions S. 349, Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007, All provisions S. 929, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, All provisions S. 1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007, All provisions S. 1865, Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007, All provisions S. 1893, Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, All provisions S. 2285, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, All provisions
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act, H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act, H. Conn. Res 28, S 1299, Borrower Protection Act; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act"; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership & Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stablization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Housing
GSE Reform, HR. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 526, Homeownership and Responsible Lending Act; H.R. 3012, the Fair Mortgage Practices Act; H.R. 1852, the Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007; S. 2133, Home Owners "Mortgage & Equity Savings Act" HOMES Act; H.R. 3609, Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007; Sub-Prime, H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 5830, FHA Housing Stabilization & Homeowner Retention Act; H.R. 1852, Expending American Homeownership Act of 2007; H.R. 1065, Non Admitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007; Borrower Protection Act, H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 1682, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; FHA Reform, H.R. 1752, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007;
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 40, the National Insurance Act (all provisions) S. 926, the Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (allowing insurance companies to make tax deductible contributions to a tax-exempt policyholder disaster protection fund) S. 928, the Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 (creating a federal backstop for state natural catastrophe insurance programs) S. 929, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) S. 930, the Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 931, the National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2047, the Flood Insurance Disclosure Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 2327, the Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (all provisions) H.R. 1682, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1787, the Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 2895, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3162, Childrens Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (revenue-offset tax provisions) H.R. 3200, the National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions to create an optional federal insurance charter) H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3959, To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties (all provisions) H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5840, the Insurance Information Act of 2008 (all provisions)
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1065, H.R. 1682, H.R. 2549, H.R. 2762, H.R. 3121, H.R. 3200, H.R. 330, H.R. 3926, H.R. 3959, H.R. 4050, H.R. 4299, H.R. 4461, H.R. 4721, H.R. 5611, H.R. 5633, H.R. 5792, H.R. 5840, H.R. 5961, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6078, H.R. 6213, H.R. 6285, H.R. 6424, H.R. 91, H.R. 920, H.R. 921, H.R. 922, H.R. 957, S. 1061, S. 1890, S. 1938, S. 2029, S. 2151, S. 2251, S. 2284, S. 2285, S. 2458, S. 2499, S. 2621, S. 3483, S. 396, S. 30, S. 929
Client expense: $454,203 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
See Addendum HR 1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 HR 1081 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1787 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 HR 2639 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 HR 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 HR 3163 Healthy Americans Act HR 3200 National Insurance Act HR 3355 Homeowners Defense Act HR 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 S 40 National Insurers Act S 334 Healthy Americans Act S 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 S 927 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 S 929 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 S 1224 Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 1865 Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007 HSA Regulations, Notice 2007-22, NPRM REG-143797-06 Implementing regulations for Public Law no.106-102: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 Title V: Title III: 1. Privacy Provisions of Title V 2. Consumer Protections for Bank Sales of Insurance under Title III 3. Support of Federal preemption under Title V and the National Bank Act of state laws restricting sales of insurance by banks 4. Disclosure rules for Fixed Annuities under Title V Implementing Regulations for Public Law 108-159: The Fair and Accurate Transactions Act of 2003, Section 411. Implementing Regulation for Public Law 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, Title XII, Section 1201, Health Savings Accounts.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
See Addendum HR 1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 HR 1081 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1787 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 HR 2639 Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007 HR 2761 Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 HR 3163 Healthy Americans Act HR 3200 National Insurance Act HR 3355 Homeowners Defense Act HR 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 S 40 National Insurers Act S 334 Healthy Americans Act S 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 S 927 Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 S 929 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 S 1224 Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 1865 Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007 HSA Regulations, Notice 2007-22, NPRM REG-143797-06 Implementing regulations for Public Law no.106-102: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 Title V: Title III: 1. Privacy Provisions of Title V 2. Consumer Protections for Bank Sales of Insurance under Title III 3. Support of Federal preemption under Title V and the National Bank Act of state laws restricting sales of insurance by banks 4. Disclosure rules for Fixed Annuities under Title V Implementing Regulations for Public Law 108-159: The Fair and Accurate Transactions Act of 2003, Section 411. Implementing Regulation for Public Law 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, Title XII, Section 1201, Health Savings Accounts.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R.150: To prevent the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees as an unfair trade practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and for other purposes. H.R.377: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limitation on employer-provided group term life insurance that can be excluded from the gross income of the employee. H.R.385: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate reconsideration as an intervening step between initial benefit entitlement decisions and subsequent hearings on the record on such decisions. H.R.537: To establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform. H.R.1065: To streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance, and for other purposes. H.R.1081: To further competition in the insurance industry. H.R. 2622: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require de novo review of claims determinations made by employee benefit plans. H.R.2713: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the 5-month waiting period for entitlement to benefits based on disability in cases in which the Commissioner determines that such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries, and to provide for a study by the Commissioner regarding possible improvements in disability claims processing. H.R.2933: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the reductions in Social Security benefits which are required in the case of spouses and surviving spouses who are also receiving certain government pensions shall be equal to the amount by which two-thirds of the total amount of the combined monthly benefit (before reduction) and monthly pension exceeds $1,200, adjusted for inflation. H.R.2944: to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the eligibility requirement for disability insurance benefits under which an individual must have 20 quarters of Social Security coverage in the 40 quarters preceding a disability shall not be applicable in the case of a disabled individual suffering from a covered terminal disease. H.R.3046: To amend the Social Security Act to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections, to prevent fraudulent misuse of the Social Security account number, and to otherwise enhance protection against identity theft, and for other purposes. H.R.3200: To authorize the issuance of Federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations, to provide a comprehensive system for the Federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. H.R.3271: To prohibit the solicitation and display of Social Security account numbers, and for other purposes. H.R.3363: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance. H.R.4181: To reform Social Security retirement and Medicare by establishing a Personal Social Security Savings Program to create a safer, healthier, more secure, and more prosperous retirement for all Americans and to reduce the burden on young Americans. H.R.5611: To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes. H.R.5792: To amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to increase insurance competition and available coverage for consumers. H.R.5840: To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury. H.R.6071: to amend the Public Health Service Act to require reinstatement upon payment of all premiums due of group or individual health insurance coverage terminated by reason of nonpayment of premiums. H.R.6210: to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible S. 40: to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations, to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.292: A bill to establish a bipartisan commission on insurance reform. S.618: A bill to further competition in the insurance industry. S.1736: to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the eligibility requirement for disability insurance benefits under which an individual must have 20 quarters of Social Security coverage in the 40 quarters preceding a disability shall not be applicable in the case of a disabled individual suffering from a covered terminal disease. S.1865: to provide for mandatory availability of life insurance that does not preclude future lawful travel, and for other purposes. S.2795:to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible. S.2818: to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to provide for enhanced health insurance marketplace pooling and relating market rating. S.3068: to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contraceptive services under health plans. S.3115: to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets.
Client expense: $515,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
*HR 1746, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2007 - all provisions *HR 3200, National Insurance Act of 2007 - all provisions *HR 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act - all provisions *HR 5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008 - all provisions *HR 6213, Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 - all provisions *Climate change-related legislation (no specific legislation) - provisions related to carbon dioxide emissions controls *Natural Catastrophe related legislation (HR 3355- The Homeowners Defense Act of 2007; HR 164, The Policyholder Disaster Protection Act; HR 330, Homeowners Insurance Availability Act; HR3959, Amendments to the National Flood Insurance Program) - provisions related to the establishment of federal government-sponsored insurance program for natural catastrophe damages and related financing proposals *S2284/HR3121, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - all provisions *HR 6969 Related party reinsurance - provisions related to foreign taxation
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Industry Competitiveness: S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 H.R 1081 - Insurance Industry Compeition Act of 2007 Insurance Regulation: H.R. 1065 - Nonadmitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Surplus Lines) S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007 (Optional Federal Charter) H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007 (Optional Federal Charter) H.R. 5840 - Insurance Information Act of 2008 (Creation of an Insuranc Information Office in Treasury to pre-empt state laws that contravene established international agreement) H.R. 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (Registration of insurance brokers across state lines) H.R. 5792 - Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (Allows commercial real estate owners to form risk retention groups for real property) National Flood Insurance Program Extension & Modifications: National Flood Insurance Program Extended until March, 2009 as part of Continuing Resolution in Sept. 2008. Ongoing lobbying activity related to modifications to the NFIP and issues contained in below bills in anticipation of program expiration in March: H.R. 1682 - The Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007 S. 920 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 H.R. 91 - Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 3121 - The Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007 S. 2284 - The Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007 S. 1938 - The National Flood Mapping Act of 2007 H.R. 3959 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties. H.R. 2638 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 (Continuing Resolution that authorized extension of the National Flood Insurance Program beyond 9/30/08 expiration date) Homeowners' Insurance Affordability & Availability: S. 926 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 S. 928 - Homewoners Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 164 - Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 330 - Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 S. 2327 - Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 Establishment of a National Catastrophe Commission: S. 2286 - Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007 S. 292 - Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk & Insurance Act of 2007 H.R. 537 - Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk & Insurance Act of 2007 H.R. 3355 - Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 S. 2310 - Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007
Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR3997 HR1424 HR3200 S40 Support of an Optional Federal Charter for insurers. HR1065 S929 Non Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act Supports modernization of surplus lines insurance. HR5840 Supports legislation creating an Office of Insurance Information. HR5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
See Addendum S. 40, The National Insurance Act of 2007. S. 618, Act to Further Competition in the Insurance Industry. S. 1693, "Wired for Health Care Quality Act". S. 1814, "Health Information Privacy and Security Act". S. 1865, "Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007". S. 2268, "Long Term Care Insurance Integrity Act of 2007". S. 2337, "Long Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007" S. 2490, "Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act". S.2794, "Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 150, "Life Insurance Employee Notification Act". H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 (became Public Law No. 110-233).. H.R. 1065, "The Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007". H.R. 1081, Act to Further Competition in the Insurance Industry A bill to further competition in the insurance industry. H.R. 1424, "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008", Became P.L. 110-343. H.R. 3200, The National Insurance Act of 2007. H.R. 3363, "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2007". H.R. 3997, "Emergency Economic Stabililzation Act of 2008". H.R. 4150, "Lifetime Pension Annuity for You Act of 2007". H.R. 4299, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2007". H.R. 5611, "The National Association of Agents and Brokers Return Act of 2008". H.R. 5840, "Insurance Information Act of 2008". The Department of Treasury, "Blueprint for a Modernized Financial Regulatory Structure" (3/31/08). The Department of Treasury, creation of an "Office of Insurance Information" within the Department of Treasury.
Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S 40 and HR 3200 - The National Insurance Act; all aspects of these bills including potential problems created by a federal regulator and a preference for state-based reforms; HR 1065 and S 929 - Non-Admitted and Reinsurance Reform; support for these bills as a more efficient regulatory structure; S 1061 Homeowners Non-Coverage Disclosure Act; costs and problems; HR 5633 and HR 6062 (restrictions on insurers use of credit scoring) oppose these bills which would remove an accurate predictor of insurance claims. HR 3121, S 2284, HR 1682 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act; HR 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act; HR 921 Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program; HR 922 NFIP Participation Evaluation Act; S 1890 Flood Insurance Choice Act, S 1938 National Flood Mapping Act; S 2151 Community Protection Act, S 2251 Homeowners Flood Protection Act, HR 3959 Phase-in of Actuarial rates for certain properties. HR 2638 and HR 6965 - short term extensions of the NFIP. Our interest in all these bills is to seek meaningful reform of the NFIP including updating flood maps, better enforcement, movement toward actuarially sound rates, and mitigation incentives. We oppose efforts to add a wind peril to the NFIP. HR 5611 National Association of Registered Agent and Brokers Reform Act of 2008; support for the concept of reducing costs and administrative difficulties associated with reciprocal licensing of multi-state insurance agents. HR 5840 Establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury; concerns about protection of proprietary data, preemption of state laws, and the appropriate role of the federal government in regulating insurers. HR 4461 and S 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007; expressed support for these bills which seek to provide funding and incentives for state and local governments to increase their building code enforcement efforts. HR 6078 The Green Act of 2008; questions about impact on the underwriting of homeowners insurance. HR 6495 Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008; questions about possible federal incentives for pay-as-you-drive auto insurance.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
See attachment. CSP Fourth Quarter Report 2008 H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform; mark to market accounts, congressional oversight board. H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1178 - The Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
See attachment. INS Fourth Quarter Report 2008 H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
See attachment. FIN Fourth Quarter Report 2008 H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform; mark to market accounts, congressional oversight board. H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1178 - The Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. S. 929, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Act of 2007. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, provisions on the Troubled Assets Relief Program.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Surplus Lines: H.R.1065 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 Optional Federal Charter: HR 3200/S 40 National Insurance Act of 2007 Insurance Issues: HR 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008 Troubled Assets Relief Program, Insurance Risk Pool
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Optional Federal Charter for insurers: National Insurance Act of 2007 - S. 40, HR 3200 Office of Insurance Information in the US Department of Treasury: Insurance Information Act of 2008 - HR 5840 Surplus lines: Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act - HR 1065, S. 929 McCarran-Ferguson repeal: Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 - S. 618, HR 1081 Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 - HR 6213 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 - HR 5611 Issues related to using credit in personal lines of insurance - HR 5633, HR 6062 Federal Crop Insurance Program National Flood Insurance Program: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - HR 1682, HR 3121, S. 2284; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 - HR 920; Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 - S. 1890 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Reform - HR 2549 Issues related to insurance and natural catastrophes - Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 - HR 537, S. 292; Homeowners' Protection Act of 2007 - S. 928; Homeowners' Insurance Protection Act of 2007 - HR 91; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 - HR 330; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (tax-deferred catastrophic reserves) - S. 926, HR 164 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 - S. 2041, HR 4854 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 - HR 5792 Taxation of Reinsurance Transactions: HR 6969
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Implementation of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (H.R. 1065); trade aspect of credit for reinsurance regulations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 1065/S 929, Nonadmitted and reinsurance Act of 2007, all provisions HR 3200/S 40, National Insurance Act, all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (H.R. 1065); trade aspects of credit for reinsurance regulations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 1065/ S 929, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Act of 2007, All Provisions Hr 3200/S 40, National Insurance Act, All Provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
HR 3200/S 40 - "National Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a federal insurance regulator HR 1065/S929 - "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007" - Changes to the regulation of surplus lines and reinsurance markets HR 5611 - "National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008" - Multi-state licensing of insurance agents HR 1081/S 618 - "Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007" - Amends McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 and expands Federal Trade Commission (FTC)/Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight of insurers S 2621 - "Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2008" - Provides for a reset mechanism of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 HR 3355/S 2310 - "Homeowners Defense Act of 2007" - Establishes a state bond selling consortium, Treasury loan program, and reinsurance sale HR 537/S 292 - "Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007" - Creates a bipartisan commission to study natural disaster proposals HR 3121/S 2284 - "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007" - Reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program S 1693/HR 6357 - "Wired for Health Care Quality Act of 2007" - Proposed amendment to inhibit life insurers use of data HR 5633 - "Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance HR 3926 - "Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007" - Provides incentives for states to adopt and enforce building codes through grants HR 4461/S2458 - "Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007" - Provides grants for increased staffing of building codes administrations HR 5840 - "Insurance Information Act of 2008" - creates a federal oversight office to provide advice and expertise on insurance regulation to the Administration and Congress HR 6062 - "Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008" - Prohibits use of credit scores with personal lines of insurance Enhanced Homeowners Insurance Policy (EHIP), proposal would add flood coverage to a standard homeowner's insurance policy HR 2638 - "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009" - Continuing Resolution which includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S40/H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act, regarding federal regulations of insurance; all provisions H.R. 5480 - Insurance Information Act, regarding federal office for insurance; all provisions H.R. 5611 - National Assoction of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, regarding producer licensing; all provisions H.R. 1065/ S929 - Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act; all provisions H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act; Secs. 104 and 125, provisions related to regulatory modernization; Sec. 134, related to recoupment of costs of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP)
Client expense: $1,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 330 - Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 91 - Homeowners' Insurance Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1061 - Homeowners' Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 957 - To amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand and clarify the entities against which sanctions may be imposed - All provisions H.R. 1682 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2549 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3926 - Safe Building Codes Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3959 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties - All provisions H.R. - 4050 - Levee-Like structure Consideration Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4299 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4721 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 920 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 921 - Flood Insurance Community Outreach Grant Program Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 922 - National Flood Insurance Program Participation Evaluation Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 3200 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 1049 - Amend Misinterpreted Excessive Regulation in Corporate America Act - All provisions H.R. 1065 - Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 2761 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions H.R. 4461 - A bill to promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive federal matching grant program - All provisions H.R. 5611 - A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes - All provisions H.R. 5633 - Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 5792 - A bill to amend the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 to increase insurance competition and available coverage for consumers - All provisions H.R. 5840 - A bill to establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury - All provisions H.R. 5961 - Medicaid and SCHIP Abuse Prevention Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6062 - Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6213 - Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 - All provisions H.R. 6424 - Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 - All provisions S. 40 - National Insurance Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1890 - Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 1938 - National Flood Mapping Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2029 - Physicial Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2151 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to authorize notations on flood insurance rate maps for areas protected against 100-year and 500-year floods by certified flood control structures- All provisions S. 2251 - Homeowners' Flood Protection Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2285 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2458 - Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - All provisions S. 2499 - Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP extension act of 2007- All provisions S. 2621 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 - All provisions FTC - Study on Credit-Based Insurance Scores: Impact on Homeowners Insurance - All provisions S. 3483 - Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (Introduced in Senate) - All provision H.R. 6078 - Green Act of 2008 - Provision affecting homeowner insurance H.R. 6285 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for adequate progress on the construction of a flood protection system to include the appropriation of at least 60 percent of the system cost from Federal, State or local funds - All provisions S. 396 - A bill to amend the Internal Tax Revenue Code to 1986 to treat controlled foreign corporations in tax havens as domestic corporations - All provisisions S. 929 - Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 - All provisions
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance Regulation Modernization- and other proposals to create an optional federal charter for insurers and insurance agents and brokers. More specifically, The National Insurance Act of 2007. (S. 40 and H.R. 3200) The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1065 and S. 929. A bill that would subject surplus lines transactions to a single set of regulations and consolidate regulatory oversight and streamline regulation. Flood insurance issues. Response and relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Efforts to improve the response and insurance practices and private market coverages of the National Flood Insurance Program. More specifically, H.R. 3121 and S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007. Also including, H.R. 920, the Multiperil Insurance Act of 2007 and H.R. 3355, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2007. Also, the Insurance Information Act, H.R. 5840, which establishes a federal role in advising the White House and Congress on domestic and international insurance policy issues. H.R. 5792, the Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008, which would institute a series of reforms to assure viability and solvency of risk retention and purchasing groups. H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008, which would alleviate problems occuring with interstate insurance producer licensure.
Client expense: $183,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 40/ H.R. 3200, National Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 929/ H.R. 1065, Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 618/ H.R. 1081, Insurnace Industry Competition Act of 2007 (Entire bill) S. 742. H.R. 2385, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 91, The Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 164/ S. 926, the Policyholder Disaster Protection act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 330, The Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 537/ S. 292, The commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk (Entire bill) H.R. 913, The Hurricane and Tornado Mitigation Investment Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 920, The Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1682, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1852, Expanding American Homeownership Act of 2007 (Entire bill) H.R. 1787/ S. 927, Catastrophe Savings Account Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3121, Flood Insurance reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) H.R. 3355/ S. 2310, Homeowners Defense Act (Entire bill) S. 1061, Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (Entire bill) S. 1890, Flood Insurance Choice act (Entire bill) S. 2047, Flood Insurance Disclosure act (Entire bill) S. 2286/ H.R. 3644, Commission on Natural Catastrophic Risk Management and Insurance Act (Entire bill) S. 2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (Entire bill) S. 2327, Homeowners Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2338/ H.R. 6424, Property Mitigation Assistance Act (Entire bill) S. 2458/ H.R. 4461, Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1746, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5633, Non-discriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act (Entire bill) H.R. 5611, National Association of Registered agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (Entire bill) H.R. 5840, Insurance Information Act (Entire bill) H.r. 5792, Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6062, Personal lines of Insurance Fairness Act (Entire bill) H.R. 6213, Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act (Entire bill) H.R. 1424, The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (Sec. 3, Sec. 303) H.R. 3339/ H.R. 6903, Bruce Vento Ban asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma act (Entire bill) H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations act of 2009 (Sec. 145)
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting. S. 1178 - The Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. S. RES. 603 - Expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras. Issue: Holocaust claims. H.R. 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. Issue: Reverse Mortgage. S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act. Issue: Reverse Mortgage. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform; mark to market accounts, congressional oversight board.
Client expense: $1,472,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting. S. 1178 - The Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. S. RES. 603 - Expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras. Issue: Holocaust claims. H.R. 3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. Issue: Reverse Mortgage. S. 2490 Reverse Mortgage Proceeds Protection Act. Issue: Reverse Mortgage. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform; mark to market accounts, congressional oversight board.
Client expense: $1,472,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1525 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 948 - The Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R. 1065 - The Non - Admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007. Issue: Reinsurance; Regulatory Reform. S. 239 - Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 495 - The Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1202 - The Personal Data Protection Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 1865 - Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act of 2007. Issue: Travel Underwriting. S. 1260 - Data Security Act of 2007. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. S. 40 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: Optional Federal Charter; Regulatory Reform. H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. Issue: Privacy Financial Information. H.R 1081/S 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 3200 - The National Insurance Act of 2007. Issues: OFC; Reg. Reform. H.R. 3046 - The Social Security Number Privacy and ID Theft Prevention Act of 2007 S. 1814 - Health Information Privacy and Security Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. S. 1693 - Wired for Health Care Quality Act. Issue: Privacy Medical Information. H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. S. RES. 603 - Expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras. Issue: Holocaust claims. H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform. H.R. 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatments, and Easing Communications Through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (ProTECHt Act). Issue: Privacy; Medical Records. H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act of 2008. Issue: Regulatory Reform.
Client expense: $1,472,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Insurance regulation issues including: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act H.R.3200, National Insurance Act of 2007; S.40, National Insurance Act of 2007 S.929 and H.R.1065, Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 Insurance regulation issues (continued); H.R.5611, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 H.R.5840, Insurance Information Act of 2008 H.R.5792, Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 Natural Catastrophe/flood issues including: S.292, Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.537, Commission on Catastrophic Disaster risk and Insurance Act of 2007 S.2286, Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk management and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.3644, Commission on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.330, Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 S.927, Catastrophe Savings Account Act of 2007 H.R.1787, Catastrophe Savings Account Act of 2007 H.R.91, Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 S.928, Homeowners Protection Act of 2007 H.R.920, Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 H.R.164 and S.926, Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 S.2328, Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2007 H.R.2327, Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007 H.R.3355 and S.2310, Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 H.R.3121 and S.2284, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.922, National Flood Insurance Program Participation Evaluation Act of 2007 S.1890, Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 H.R.1682, Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.3959, To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties. S.1061, Homeowners' Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act Auto issues including: S.545 and H.R.2811, Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act Workers Compensation issues including: H.R.2549, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007 H.R.3963, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 Health Insurance issues including: S.558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 H.R.1424, To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Underwriting issues including: H.R.5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 H.R.6062, Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act H.R.3056, The Social Security Number Privacy and Identify Theft Prevention Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
S. 929 S.40 HR 1065
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
H.R. 1081; S. 618 Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 330 Homeowners Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 1065; S. 929 Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3121; S. 2284 Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (all provisions) H.R. 920 Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3200; S. 40 National Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3355; S. 2310 Homeowners Defense Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 4461 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 3926 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2007 (all provisions) Insurance Regulatory Reform H.R. 5611 National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 91; S. 928 Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (all provisions) H.R. 537; S. 292 Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (all provisions) S. 1061 Homeowners Insurance Noncoverage Disclosure Act (all provisions) H.R. 5792 Increasing Insurance Coverage Options for Consumers Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6213 Reinsurance International Solvency Standards Evaluation Board Act of 2008 (all provisions) H.R. 6308 Municipal Bond Fairness Act (all provisions) H.R. 5840 Insurance Information Act (all provisions) H.R. 6062 Personal Lines of Insurance Fairness Act of 2008 (all provisions) S. 2458 Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (all provisions) H.R. 3959 to amend National Flood Insurance Act to provide phase-in of actuarial rates (all provisions) H.R. 2638 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (flood insurance provisions) Equity Indexed Annuity 401(k) Rule - SEC Proposed Rule 151A Systemic Risk Regulator (generally) Financial Services Regulatory Restructuring (generally) Troubled Assets Relief Program Financial Literacy
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of