A bill to create a temporary reinsurance mechanism to enhance the availability of terrorism insurance.
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).
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12163)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12163-12166)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5626-5627)
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