ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY for ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, provisions related to the crop insurance program. H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012, provisions related to the crop insurance program.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 (specifically reporting and designation requirements for insurance and content/scope of intergovernmental agreements to implement), as included and passed in the Hiring Incentive to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act; TARP Responsibility Fee, specifically, initiatives to impose a TARP user tax on non-TARP recipients and property/casulty insurance firms. H.R. 3157/S. 1633, and other proposals to alter tax treatment of U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations in the context of FY 2012 Administration budget provisions and debt limit discussions, including "fiscal cliff" dynamics. H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011, proposals to alter tax code treatment of life insurance products, specifically COLI and DRD provisions. General discussion of tax code reform, specific to insurance.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
| WILLIAM F TRUMBULL | — |
Health Issues HCR
Implementation of Sec. 111 Pub. Law No. 110-173, the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (MMSEA), specifically reporting requirements for domestic/international carriers. Implementation of Pub. Law No. 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions related to excepted benefits and general applicability to non-health carriers.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
H.R. 890, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011. S. 466, Restoration of Legal Rights for Claimants under Holocaust-Era Insurance Policies Act of 2011. H.R. 1193/S. 634, Holocaust Rail Justice Act.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
Insurance INS
Implementation of Pub. Law No. 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, specifically, provisions on systemic risk and FSOC composition, insurance oversight (Federal Insurance Office), conflicting Department of Labor fiduciary standards, and CFPB activities related to P/C insurance. Applicability of OFAC reporting to insurance. Risk Retention draft proposal to modernize the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986, provisions to expand commercial property coverage. H.R. 2577, Secure and Fortify Electronic Data Act ("SAFE Data Act"). S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011. S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011. S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011. H.R. 1573, To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. H.R. 1121, Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011. H.R. 1315, Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011. Terrorism Insurance, specifically amendments to the Flood Insurance reform bill to sunset the program. Continuing Resolution, provisions to extend the flood insurance program beyond its current expiration. H.R. 3889, PARTS Act S. 2151, SECURE IT ACT. Reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. Issues related to lender placed insurance, including proposals by the CFPB. Potential Executive Order concerning cybersecurity.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
Government Issues GOV
Discussions related to the lawful advocacy activities of U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent companies. S. 3274/H.R. 5910, Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2012.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
| WILLIAM F TRUMBULL | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
S. 699, Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011. HR. 2846, American Energy Act. Proposals related to the creation of a carbon capture sequestration liability framework. Proposals related to financial assurance and liability regimes, as related to mine reclamation and hydro-carbon extraction. H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, specifically provisions relating to financial assurance and mining and oil and gas production. Proposals concerning new source performance standards for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil-fuel electric generating units.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
| WILLIAM F TRUMBULL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Proposals/inquiries concerning potential reconfiguration and administration of current Defense Base Act coverage. Proposals to modernize the Medicare secondary payer process (specific to workers compensation liability). H.R. 5284, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2012. H.R. 1063,Strengthing Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
Torts TOR
Proposals related to foreign manufacturers legal accountability. Proposals related to limitations of liability from injuries. Proposals to address 3rd party financing of litigation. S. 330, Consumer Recall Protection Act of 2011, issues related to vicarious liability for auto leasing and rental.
Foreign entity interest: ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - interests are those of parent company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MCCROCKLIN | — |
| GREGG SHEIOWITZ | — |
| WILLIAM F TRUMBULL | — |
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