S 1743 · 107th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
National Terrorism Reinsurance Fund Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5626-5627)(2002-06-17)
Plain Language Summary
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National Terrorism Reinsurance Fund Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish: (1) a reinsurance program for participating insurers for losses due to acts of terrorism; (2) a National Terrorism Reinsurance Fund (including minimum underwriting standards for participating insurers); and (3) a special committee to monitor terrorism insurance rates. Prescribes guidelines under which the Fund shall provide reinsurance for losses resulting from acts of terrorism covered by reinsurance contracts between the Fund and participating insurers. Requires the Secretary to determine if a loss is attributable to terrorism. Mandates: (1) coverage by property and casualty insurers for acts of terrorism; and (2) State credit for reinsurance obtained by an insurer from the Fund. Exempts the Fund from State, Federal and local taxes; and State laws pertaining to the insurance industry (other than State unfair trade practice laws).…
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