4th Quarter - Amendment

FARMERS GROUP, INC for FARMERS GROUP INC

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$200,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

Versions of this report

Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.

Filing Filed Amount Counted
4th Quarter - Report Jan 20, 2010 $190,000 Replaced
4th Quarter - Amendment (this page) May 28, 2010 $200,000 Yes

What was lobbied

6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Budget/Appropriations BUD

HR 3326: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010; NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; EXTENSION LANGUAGE

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3326 (111th)

Transportation TRA

PETITION OF APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; INQUIRY AND DISCUSSION ON THE PETITION, REQUIREMENTS, AMENDING AND TRUTH IN MILEAGE ACT DISCUSSION WYOMING WILDLIFE CORRIDORS TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) GRANT PROPOSAL

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

HR 3424: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO DISALLOW THE DEDUCTION FOR EXCESS NON-TAXED REINSURANCE PREMIUMS WITH RESPECT TO UNITED STATES RISKS PAID TO AFFILIATES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL

Foreign entity interest: HR 3424: INTERESTS ARE THOSE OF THE PARENT COMPANY, ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3424 (111th)

Health Issues HCR

HR 3200: AMERICAS AFFORDABLE HEALTH CHOICES ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY CASUALTY AND LIFE INSURANCE, MCCARRAN FERGUSON REPEAL PROVISION, DEFINITIONS COVERING HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS HR 3590: PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SERVICE MEMBERS HOME OWNERSHIP TAX ACT OF 2009); PROVISIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY CASUALTY AND LIFE INSURANCE, MCCARRAN FERGUSON REPEAL PROVISION, DEFINITIONS COVERING HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS HR 3962: AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR AMERICA ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY CASUALTY AND LIFE INSURANCE, MCCARRAN FERGUSON REPEAL PROVISION, DEFINITIONS COVERING HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS, EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Bills named: H.R. 3590 (111th), H.R. 3200 (111th), H.R. 3962 (111th)

Insurance INS

HR 1880: NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL; GENERAL DISCUSSION ON OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER HR 1895: SAFE TEEN AND NOVICE DRIVER UNIFORM PROTECTION (STANDUP) ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE OF THE BILL HR 2555: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2592: SAFE BUILDING CODE INCENTIVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2609: INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3126: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO P&C AND LIFE INSURANCE, COMPANIES AND AGENTS HR 3377: DISASTER RESPONSE, RECOVERY, AND MITIGATION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 3996: FINANCIAL STABILITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 4094: DRYWALL VICTIMS INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS, PROVISIONS RELATED TO INSURANCE HR 4173: WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF BILL AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO INSURANCE, DISCUSSION REGARDING SYSTEMIC RISK, ASSESSMENTS, TIER 1 DESIGNATIONS, RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, FEDERAL INSURANCE OFFICE, IMPACT ON AGENTS, AFFILIATES AND CONTROL LANGUAGE S 2818: TO AMEND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION ACT TO IMPROVE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL DRAFT BILL: RESTORING AMERICAN FINANCIAL STABILITY ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT BILL AND RELATED PROVISIONS ON INSURANCE DISCUSSION REGARDING SYSTEMIC RISK, ASSESSMENTS, TIER 1 DESIGNATIONS, RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, OFFICE OF NATIONAL INSURANCE AND AFFILIATES AND CONTROL LANGUAGE NO SPECIFIC BILL: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; GENERAL REFORM AND EXTENSION LANGUAGE DISCUSSIONS REGARDING IN OMNIBUS AND CONTINUING RESOLUTION, 4 MONTH AND 9 MONTH EXTENSIONS AND NFIP REFORMS AND POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS ON STUDIES, SUBSIDIES AND REPETITIVE LOSES NO SPECIFIC BILL: CREDIT SCORING; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON CREDIT USE FOR INSURANCE NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES DISCUSSIONS ON SYSTEMIC RISK, RESOLUTION AUTHORITY, ASSESSMENTS, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH NO SPECIFIC BILL: GENERAL NATURAL DISASTER LEGISLATIVE DISCUSSIONS

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2555 (111th), H.R. 2592 (111th), H.R. 2609 (111th), H.R. 4173 (111th), H.R. 3377 (111th), H.R. 3126 (111th), H.R. 3996 (111th), H.R. 1880 (111th), H.R. 1895 (111th), H.R. 4094 (111th)

Torts TOR

HR 3596, S 1681: HEALTH INSURANCE INDUSTRY ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2009; MCCARRAN FERGUSON (ANTI-TRUST) REPEAL NO SPECIFIC BILL: FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT; AMENDMENT DISCUSSIONS

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ERIC RIZZO N/A

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Bills named: H.R. 3596 (111th)

Foreign entities

Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.

EntityCountryPrincipal place of businessOwnershipContribution declared
ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES Switzerland Switzerland 100.0% —

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