TRIA Reform Act of 2014

Issues related to financial services regulatory reform, specifically as it applies to insurance regulation. Implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub.L. 111-203). Issues related to the activities of the Federal Insurance Office. Issues related to the terrorism risk insurance program. H.R. 508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013. H.R. 2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013. S. 2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014. H.R. 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014. Issues related to insurance capital standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 26: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4871: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT (TRIA) REFORM ACT OF 2014; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2244; TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2014; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: HR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 S. 1353: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act S. 2519: National Cybersecurity and Protection Act of 2014 S. 2588 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; S. 2521, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4871: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT (TRIA) REFORM ACT OF 2014; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 2244: TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2014; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

PL 111-203, The Dodd-Frank Act: Section 165, Enhanced Supervision and Prudential Standards, H.R. 4060, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 2014 Reauthorization of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act; H.R. 4871 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Reform Act of 2014, S. 2244 The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act H.R. 4532: To Amend the Dodd-Frank Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 508, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2013 Legislation related to the reauthorization of the reinsurance program for terrorism risk insurance H.R. 2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 1945, Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013 H.R. 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S. 2244, Terorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 240 The Homeowners Insurance Protection Act, Dennis Ross (R-FL) HR 960 Flood Victim Premium Relief Act of 2013, Michael Grimm (R-NY) HR 1035 To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes. Gwen Moore (D-WI) HR 1101 Homeowners and Taxpayers Protection Act, Albio Sires (D-NJ) HR 4558 Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act of 2014, Dennis A. Ross (FL-15) HR 508 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act, Michael Grimm (R-NY) HR 1945 Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013, Bernie Thompson (D-MS) HR 2146 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, Michael Capuano (D-MA) HR 4871 TRIA Reform Act of 2014, Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) S. 2244 "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014" Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) Surety HR776 The Security in Bonding Act, Richard Hannah (R-NY) HR 170 Recordkeeping for Site Controllers, Gene Green (D-TX) HR 1982 Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act, David Reichert (R-WA) HR 1366 Stop Oxy Abuse Act of 2013, Stephen Lynch (D-MA) HR 1285 To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug, Vern Buchanan (R-FL) S. 621 Safe Prescribing Act of 2013, Joe Manchin (D-WV) Liability HR 1369 Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2013, Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) McCarran HR 743 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, Peter DeFazio (D-OR) HR 911 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Building Codes HR 1878 Safe Building Code Incentive Act, Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) S. 924 Safe Building Code Incentive Act, Robert Menendez (D-NJ) Adjuster Licensing HR 2156 Claims Licensing Advancement for Interstate Matters (CLAIM) Act, Stephen Fincher (R-NY) Infrastructure HR 2084 Partnership to Build America Act of 2013, John Delaney (D-MD) S. 601 Water Resources Development Act, Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Tax HR 2054 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates HR 605 Insurance Consumer Protection and Solvency Act of 2013

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 508 - TRIA Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 1309 - Health Information Technology Reform Act S.1926 - A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes. S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act H.R. 3370 - Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014

Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 4871, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, the provisions relating to the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 55, "SHIELD Act 2013", all provisions; HR 624, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act", all provisions; Cyber Security Executive Order, all provisions; HR 756, "To advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes", all provisions; HR 2281, "To combat cyber espionage of intellectual property of United States persons, and for other purposes", all provisions;S. 1353, "Bill to provide for an ongoing, voluntary public-private partnership to improve cybersecurity, and to strengthen cybersecurity research and development", all provisions; HR 2417,"Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act", all provisions; HR 3410,"Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA)" to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses, all provisions; HR 4298,"Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act", all provisions; HR 4871,"TRIA Reform Act of 2014", all provisions; S. 2244, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014", all provisions; S. 2588, "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014", all provisions.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Capital standards for insurers; H.R. 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R.2054, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates; S.991, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies though reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates; Nonbank SIFI designations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Executive Order 13636-- Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity HR 3696, The National Cybersecurity And Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 2519. National Cybersecurity and Protection Act of 2014 S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act HR. 4871, The TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S. 2244, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program ReAuthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 508, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 1945, Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013 H.R 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 508, Strengthen and Vitalize Enforcement of Child Support (SAVE Child Support) Act- A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve the enforcement, collection, and administration of child support payments, and for other purposes.(Sec. 5 & Sec. 6) H.R. 960, Flood Victim Premium Relief Act of 2013- To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide relief from increased flood insurance premium rates for homes in disaster areas. (entire bill) H.R. 1268, Flood Mitigation Expense Relief Act of 2013- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for qualified flood mitigation expenses incurred with respect to certain residences for which the chargeable premium rate under the national flood insurance program is increasing and to provide increased funding for mitigation programs. (entire bill) H.R. 1267, Flood Insurance Premium Relief Act of 2013- To delay and phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates under the national flood insurance program for certain properties, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R. 737, Homeowners' Defense Act of 2013- To establish a national catastrophic risk consortium to ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (entire bill) H.R. 605, Insurance Consumer Protection and Solvency Act of 2013- To exclude insurance companies from the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation's "orderly liquidation authority". (entire bill) H.R. 508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013- To extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for five years. (entire bill) S. 534/HR 1064, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013- A bill to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R. 2129, Defense Base Act Insurance Improvement Act of 2013- To amend the Defense Base Act to require the provision of insurance under that Act under a Government self-insurance program, and to require an implementation strategy for such self-insurance program. (entire bill) H.R. 1945, Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013- To extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury for 10 years, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R. 2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013- To extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury for 10 years. (entire bill) S. 1098, Responsible Implementation of Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2013- A bill to reform the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to responsibly protect homeownership. (entire bill) H.R.3693, Flood Insurance Relief and Transparency Act of 2013- To clarify the application of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to premium rates for certain properties, and for other purposes. (entire bill) S.1610/ H.R.3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013- A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, and for other purposes. (entire bill) S.1846, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013- A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R.3511, Keeping Flood Insurance Affordable Act of 2013- To delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, and for other purposes. (entire bill) S.1926, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014; National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2014- A bill to delay the implementation of certain provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R.4669, Servicemembers Insurance Relief Act of 2014- To allow servicemembers to maintain their domicile for auto insurance purposes. (entire bill) H.R.4510/ S.2102, Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014- To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. (entire bill) H.R.4558/ S. 2381, Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act of 2014- To clarify the authority of States to regulate private flood insurance coverage. (entire bill) H.R.4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014- To reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R.4557, Policyholder Protection Act of 2014- To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for notice to, and input by, State insurance commissioners when requiring an insurance company to serve as a source of financial strength pursuant to such Act. (entire bill) H.R. ___, Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2014 (House Discussion Draft)- To modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 and expand types of commercial insurance authorized, and for other purposes. (entire bill) H.R. ___, Insurance Data Protection Act of 2014 (House Discussion Draft)- To clarify the responsibilities and treatment of data by the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury. (entire bill) Issues related to the imposition of capital standards to non-banks Issues related to the implementation of Dodd-Frank Act (PL 111-203), the provision which may impact insurance regulation Implementation of Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act of 2012 Issues related to the Federal Insurance Office's report on insurance regulatory modernization. Issues related to the Systemic Risk Designation process pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (H.R. 4871) Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S.2244)

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HR 508 - TRIA Reauthorization Act of 2013 HR 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 HR 3462 - Self-Insurance Protection Act S. 1735 - Self-Insurance Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R. 2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013, all provisions; H.R.4871,TRIA Reform Act of 2014, all provisions; S.2244,Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014, all provisions.

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Executive Order 13636-- Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity HR 3696, The National Cybersecurity And Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 2519. National Cybersecurity and Protection Act of 2014 S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act HR. 4871, The TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S. 2244, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program ReAuthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Arbitration Related Legislation Asbestos Related Legislation H.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Bankruptcy Transparency Issues Budget Issues Municipal Bond Related Issues Coast Wind Issues Climate Change Natural Catastrophe Related Legislation Credit Scoring and the Use of Credit as Underwriting Tool Issues Cyber-security Related Legislation H.R. 756 - Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2013 S. 21 - Cyber-security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-security by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology H.R. 1163 - Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 967 - Advancing Americas Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act Dodd-Frank Related Legislation H.R. 605 - Insurance Consumer Protection and; Solvency Act of 2013 H.R. 1135 - Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act H.R. 1221 - Basel III Capital Impact Study Act Insurance issues relating to the authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance issues relating to the Office of Financial Research Issues relating to Financial Services Systemic Risk Proposals Insurance issues relating to Federal Resolution Authority Issues relating to the Federal Insurance Office Insurance issues relating to liquidation authority for systemically important financial institutions and the plans for US and global regulators for higher capital requirements for financial institutions. H.R. 1663 - Marketplace Fairness Act S. 743 - Marketplace Fairness Act Medical Liability Reform Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements H.R. 1982 - Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 National Flood Insurance Program and Related Legislation SEC issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act H.R. 776 - Security in Bonding Act of 2013 Tax Code Reform Related Issues Terrorism Risk Insurance and Related Issues S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Tort Reform Related Issues McCarran-Ferguson Reform and Modernization Patent Reform Issues Relating to Health Insurance Reform Shareholder Liability Related Issues State Bankruptcy Issues Bank Tax Issues

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

NIST Cybersecurity Framework; H.R. 3304: FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 2271: Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act; H.R. 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement Act of 2013; H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act; S.21: Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act; S.884: Deter Cyber Theft Act; S.1353: Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S.1193: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013; S.1897: Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014; S. 1927: Data Security Act of 2014; S. 1976: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2014; Senate Intelligence Cyber Info Sharing Bill; Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2244; TRIA Reform Act of 2014; H.R. 4871.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $170,000

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Public Law 111-203, H.R. 4173- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Issue: Implementation and Regulatory reform. Captive Reinsurance Transactions and Global Capital Standards. H.R. 508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013. Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program until December 31, 2019. Issue: Terrorism Insurance S. 2244, a bill to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Insurance Act of 2002. Issue: Terrorism Insurance H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014. To reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002. Issue: Terrorism Insurance H.R. 911, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013. Issue: McCarran-Ferguson Act Issues H.R. 2374, the Retail Investor Protection Act. To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes. Issue: Fiduciary Duties S. 798, TBTF Act. Requires federal banking agencies to establish capital requirements for the ratio of equity capital to total consolidated assets for all financial institutions. Issue: Capital Standards H.R. 3121, American Health Care Reform Act of 2013. Issue: McCarran-Ferguson Act issues. H.R. 2140, Insurance Capital and Accounting Standards Act of 2013. Amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) and the Home Owners' Loan Act to make minimum leverage and risk-based capital requirements governing insurance companies under the state law also apply to insurance companies that are either depository holding companies or subsidiaries of depository holding companies. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R. 4510 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III S. 2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014. The bill would give the Federal Reserve the authority to tailor capital standards for insurance companies subject to Fed supervision. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III H.R. 5461, a bill to clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. Issue: Capital Standards, Basel III Tracking: H.R. 1155, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013. Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to repeal the contingent conditions under which the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) shall not be established. Reestablishes the NARAB without contingent conditions as a nonprofit corporation to prescribe, on a multi-state basis, licensing and insurance producer qualification requirements and conditions. Issue: Agent Licensing S. 534, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013. Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to repeal the contingent conditions under which the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) shall not be established. Reestablishes the NARAB without contingent conditions as a nonprofit corporation to prescribe, on a multi-state basis, licensing and insurance producer qualification requirements and conditions. Issue: Agent Licensing

Client expense: $1,273,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Executive Order 13636-- Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity HR 3696, The National Cybersecurity And Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 S. 2519. National Cybersecurity and Protection Act of 2014 S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act HR. 4871, The TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S. 2244, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program ReAuthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (S.2244; HR 4871)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION (S.2244; HR 4871)

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.508-TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT H.R.1945-TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT H.R.2146-TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT H.R.4871-TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT S.2244-TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT H.RES.735-IAIS TRANSPARENCY S.RES.561-IAIS TRANSPARENCY H.R.(NOT NUMBERED)-RISK RETENTION MODERNIZATION ACT

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support the proposed extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, specifically HR 4871 and S2244, including support for the National Assoc. of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act, as included in S2244 and H.R.4871. 
Monitor issues re implementation of health insurance reform, specifically retaining a private sector role for insurance brokers in health care reform & employee benefits and efforts to delay ACA mandates and changes to the 30 hour full-time work definition. Support for HR3462 -- Self-Insurance Protection Act and efforts to repeal the Cadillac Tax. Monitor H.R. 3522 the Employee Health Care Protection Act.
Monitor efforts to make changes in the Dodd-Frank Act, as they may relate to insurance. Issues related to implementing the law modernizing the regulation of surplus lines insurance. Monitor the activities of the Federal Insurance Office and the development of insurance modernization proposals. 
Monitor and/or provide information regarding cyber security issues, particularly HR3696 the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. Monitor issues related to possible tax proposals, particularly those affecting insurance.
Oppose efforts by IRS to include property insurance under the terms of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. Monitor legislation regarding expatriate health care coverage, particularly HR4414.
Oppose amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that would provide for a government takeover of the private sector role under the Defense Base Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Capital standards for insurers; H.R. 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R.2054, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates; S.991, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies though reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates; Nonbank SIFI designations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.508-Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 2244 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014Issues related to the reauthorization of TRIA Issues related to captive insurers

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.508-Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R.2146-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R.1945-Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013 H.R.4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014S.2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Issues related to natural disasters and the McCarran Ferguson Act Disparate Impact rules S.780-Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales ActH.R.508-Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 S.2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Implementation of P.L. 111-203, provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. H.R. 4871 TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (Neugebauer); H.R. 4413 Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act (Lucas-Peterson), provisions affecting derivatives end-users;S. 2244 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Schumer); H.R. 5471 (Moore), to amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, and for other purposes; and Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act (derivative end-user protections).

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE

S. 2244, A bill to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes. The bill would additionally establish the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers. S. 2270, "Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014" - Amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act concerning establishment of minimum leverage and minimum risk-based capital requirements on a consolidated basis for a depository institution holding company or a nonbank financial company supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). H.R. 4510, "Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014" - Amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act concerning establishment of minimum leverage and minimum risk-based capital requirements on a consolidated basis for a depository institution holding company or a nonbank financial company supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board). H.R. 4871, "TRIA Reform Act of 2014" - Amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA) to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program through December 31, 2019, and to revise provisions governing the Program. No Bill number - a proposal to facilitate automatic enrollment programs with regard to disability coverage and to establish a National Clearinghouse for Income Protection Information. No Bill number - a proposal to require consultation with Congress with respect to domestic insurance and international agreements on insurance standards or regulations, establishing an advisory committee on international insurance regulation and negotiations, and for other purposes. H.R. 5461 - To clarify the application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and for other purposes. As it relates to insurance capital standards and with respect to certain prohibitions on proprietary trading by banking entities and certain relationships with hedge funds and private equity funds.

Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.508, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013. H.R.2146, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013. H.R.4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014. S.2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.508-Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R.2146-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 H.R. 4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014 S.2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation of derivatives used by energy end-users under Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Title VII) H.R. 4413 (Customer Protection and End User Relief Act), provisions affecting derivatives end users H.R. 4871 (TRIA Reform Act of 2014), all provisionsS. 2244 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014), entire bill

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of P.L. 111-203, provisions related to CFTC regulation of derivatives end-users, related FERC issues, and corporate governance. H.R. 4871 TRIA Reform Act of 2014 (Neugebauer); H.R. 4413 Consumer Protection and End-User Relief Act (Lucas-Peterson), provisions affecting derivatives end-users;S. 2244 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 (Schumer); H.R. 5471 (Moore), to amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, and for other purposes; and Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act (derivative end-user protections).

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE

Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation of derivatives used by energy end-users under Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Title VII) H.R. 4871 (TRIA Reform Act of 2014), all provisions H.R. 4413 (Customer Protection and End User Relief Act), provisions affecting derivatives end-usersS. 2244 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014), all provisions

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Reserve Boards Rules to Implement Basel III Regulatory Capital Reforms; Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in regards to:Systemic Risk Designation, Capital Requirements for the Savings & Loan Holding Company and Federal Reserve Oversight as in the following bills:HR4510/S2270 - Insurance Capital Standards Clarification Act of 2014; money market Reform; HR508 - Terrorism Risk Insurance Act / Reauthorization Act of 2013, HR4871 - TRIA Reform Act of 2014; Asset Manager issues, HR5180 - Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act of 2014.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

GSE Reform Housing Bills Covered Bond Market Dodd Frank -- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act FASB IssuesInterstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA Reform, S.2101), H.R. 2600 Dodd/Frank Regulations (Volker Rule, Credit Risk Retention, OTC Derivatives) Basel III, Liquidity Coverage Ratio Terrorism Risk Insurance (H.R. 508, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2146) S. 2244 H.R. 4871 H.R. 26 Johnson-Crapo/Corker-Warner S.1217

Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Terrorism Risk Insurance (H.R. 508, H.R. 2146, H.R. 1945) H.R. 4871, S. 2244 Natural Catastrophic Risk Insurance

Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Terrorism Risk Insurance (TRIA), H.R. 4871- TRIA Reform Act of 2014, S. 2244-Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4871, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act -- bill in its entirety; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014 -- Section 10; H.R. 4903, Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations -- bill in its entirety; * Ian Jefferies did not engage in Senate lobbying prior to December 12, 2014.

Client expense: $1,490,982 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act; trade aspects of credit for Reinsurance laws; reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program and Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: S. 2244, H.R. 4871.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $260,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)