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Jan 2021 Legislative Presentation JANUARY 21, 2021 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES 2021 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! March 23-24, 2021 In-Person at the Holiday Inn, Kearney AND Virtually wherever you are! Build your conference – 18 sessions, up to 13 CEUs Timely P/C Topics - Tricky HO Claims; Tricky Personal Auto Claims; Insuring Trusts; Homeowner Policy & Sharing Exposures; Autonomous Vehicles and Insurance; Unique Transportation Risks; Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (Drones); Cannabis and Hemp - How ISO Sees These Products; Emerging Risk-Cryptocurrencies; How to Grow in the Hard Market; Coronavirus Exclusions; Avoiding Certificate Problems Ag Insurance Topics - Ag CGL, Farm Liability, Hauling for Hire and More; Workers' Compensation and Farming in Nebraska; Custom Harvesting, Risks and Coverages; Environmental Controlled Agriculture; Will Climate Change Affect your Farmer; Organic Farming; Bio-Tech and GMOs 2020 UNICAMERAL SESSION REVIEW LB 774 – NE Insurance Department Bill Amended to include LBs 886, 954, and 1199 Adopts the latest National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) model - Credit for Reinsurance Model Law Implements two international agreements entered into by the U.S. and the EU/UK – intended to avoid federal preemption in this area LB 963 – Workers Comp Amended to include LB 448 Allows first responders to establish prima facie evidence of personal injury for mental injury or mental illness Changes death benefit from $10,000 to amount equal to 14 x state average weekly wage 2021 UNICAMERAL SESSION Department of Insurance bills LB 21 – Companies: Change insurance provisions regarding administrative penalties, health maintenance organizations Agents: Eliminate CE requirement during initial license period if less than one year LB 22 – NAIC model bill amending the Nebraska Protection in Annuity Transactions Act Competing COVID liability bills LB 52 – Provides immunity for injury or death resulting from COVID exposure LB 139 – COVID Liability Protection Act (State Chamber sponsored bill) NAIC ANNUITIES MODEL – LB 22 Following a multiyear drafting effort, the NAIC adopted revisions to its model regulation governing annuity transactions early this year. The NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation was first adopted in 2003, and was enacted as statute in Nebraska. It was initially designed to ensure that agents made suitable recommendations to those purchasing annuities and that those recommendations were based on relevant information obtained from the customers. It originally applied only to senior transactions and was later expanded to any annuity recommendation. The new model: (1) imposes a variety of direct obligations on agents, (2) created supervisory obligations for carriers, and (3) established training requirements for agents. 2021 UNICAMERAL SESSION Other Various Workers’ Compensation bills LBs 170, 207 – when compensation begins LB 256 – lump-sum settlement approval LB 441 – individuals affected by COVID-19 LB 463 – physical exams of injured employees Access to motor vehicle records – LB 106 Credentialing out of state licensees – LB 263 UNICAMERAL LEADERSHIP - 2021 Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers UNICAMERAL LEADERSHIP - 2021 Business & Labor Committee Chairman Banking, Commerce & Insurance Chairman Ben Hansen Matt Williams 8 “NEW” SENATORS Returning After Term-Limited Out New To The Unicameral Eliot Bostar – Lincoln Ray Aguilar – Grand Island John Cavanaugh – Omaha Mike Flood – Norfolk Jen Day – Gretna Rich Pahls – Omaha Terrell McKinney – Omaha Rita Sanders – Bellevue ATTENDANCE POLL QUESTION Answer the question now! LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL District Senator Committee Ambassadors District Senator Committee Ambassadors 1 Julie Slama B, C & I Sandy Johnson 14 John Arch Phil Winkelmann 2 Robert Clements Jim Peterson; Diane Wade 15 Lynne Walz Mike Shanahan 3 Carol Blood B & L Tom Farrell 16 Ben Hansen (Chair) B & L Kevin Brenneis; Sean Chastain; 4 Robert Hilkemann Adam Backer; Elliot Bassett; Ritch Nelson; Linda Shada John Bush; Michael Luna 17 Joni Albrecht To m Greco* 5 Mike McDonnell Michael Luna* 18 Brett Lindstrom B, C & I Andy Bassett*; Shelly Polsley; Carly 6 Machaela Cavanaugh Andy Bassett; John Coffey; John Thomas Deardorff 19 Mike Flood B, C & I Cole Williams; Scott Williams 7 Tony Vargas Ritch Nelson* 20 John McCollister B, C & I Ken Dietz; Dee Sykora 8 Megan Hunt B & L John Deardorff* 21 Mike Hilgers (Speaker) John Deardorff*; Patty Jensen; Colten 9 John Cavanaugh Lou Bozak; Jim Cavanaugh Zamrzla* 10 Wendy DeBoer Dave Bushey; Tim Lorang 22 Mike Moser Jason Bell; Mitch Freshour; Bob 11 Terrell McKinney Jim Cavanaugh* Hoppe 12 Steve Lathrop B & L John Deardorff*; Tom Greco 23 Bruce Bostelman John Bongers; Mike Jones; Justin 13 Justin Wayne Mark Stastny Lewandowski 24 Mark Koltermann To d d Anderson; Nate Spurling *not a district resident and is also an ambassador for his/her home district 25 Suzanne Geist Chase Bassett; Dave Kirby; Steve Mason; Riley Tonkin B, C & I: Banking, Commerce, and Insurance 26 Matt Hansen B & L Dan Wurm* B & L: Business and Labor LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL District Senator Committee Ambassadors District Senator Committee Ambassadors 27 Ann Wishart Terri Watts; Colten Zamrzla* 39 Lou Ann Linehan Mike Glaser; Greg Stanek; 28 Patty Pansing Brooks Greg Mendoza; Dan Wurm Derek Wright 29 Eliot Bostar B, C & I Brian Bradley; Josh Marshall; Clay 40 Tim Gragert B & L Peg Anderson; Russ Koehler; Peterson; Erica Tucker; Colten Mark Mahony Zamrzla; Greg Zimmer 41 To m Briese Vincent Christensen; 30 Myron Dorn Grant Jones; Steve Robeson Bryce Spann; Brady Yo s t e n 31 Rich Pahls B, C & I Dave Chastain 42 Mike Groene Jon Hongsermeier 32 Tom Brandt Bart Brinkman; Al Holle; Kor y 43 To m B r e w e r Bea Houck* Kahlandt; Ed Mark; Jim Steider 44 Dan Hughes Ben Anderson; Mindy Haag: 33 Steve Halloran B & L Brian Bassett; Matt Hawlry Peggy McDonald; Shane Sis 34 Curt Friesen Andy Paul 45 Rita Sanders Melynne Kessler; Sandra Ryks 35 Ray Aguilar B, C & I Krae Dutoit; Rachel McIntosh; Todd 46 Adam Morfeld Steve Mason* Price; Maureen Wagoner 47 Steve Erdman Mindy Dealey; Zak Morken; 36 Matt Williams (Chair) B, C & I Nate Bell; Liana Hrupek; Sarah Deb Schilz Zimmer 48 John Stinner Katie Kochenower 37 John Lowe Doug Brummels; Tony Purvis 49 Jen Day Bea Houck; Shane Ideus; 38 Dave Murman Mark Fritson; Kevin Krull Dustin Kowalewski; Lori Ruzicka B, C & I: Banking, Commerce, and Insurance B & L: Business and Labor Customize and print on your agency letterhead: Dear Senator ___________________, My name is _______________________, and I reside at __________________________, _____________________, NE. I want to begin to by thanking you for serving our district and the State of Nebraska. Your work in the Unicameral is extremely important and helps REACH OUT TO to make Nebraska a great place to live. YOUR SENATOR I serve as an ambassador on the Legislative Advisory Council formed by our industry association, the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska (“Big I”). The mission of the Legislative Advisory Council is to advocate for the interests of insurance consumers and our agency members through education, communication and promotion. In so doing, we hope to foster a trusted adviser relationship with our state senators. INTRODUCTORY As issues arise that affect our clients and members, I may contact you to discuss them and LETTER offer our perspective. I look forward to meeting with you in the district or at the capitol. In the interim, please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Very truly yours, _____________________ Big I Legislative Advisory Council Ambassador .
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