TY 2012 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
North Carolina Rate Bureau

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2910 Sumner Boulevard

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Raleigh, NC27616

D Employer identification number

56-1179542

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 14,834,636

F Name and address of principal officer:

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

http://www.ncrb.org/ncrb

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1977

M State of legal domicile:

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Bureau was established under Article 36, Chapter 58, N.C. General Statutes. The purpose of the North Carolina Rate Bureau is to administer Property and Casualty Rates for the insurance industry in North Carolina. The Bureau maintains rules and regulations and establishes premium rates for motor vehicle, workers' compensation and property insurance. The Bureau also ensures the availability of workers' compensation insurance to any eligible risk in North Carolina by assigning the risks to members on an equitable basis All expenses are related to those functions. The N. C. Rate Bureau receives no grants and all expenses are borne by its member insurance companies in proportion to written premiums.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	12
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	12
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	69
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........		0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	13,733,558	14,834,306
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	354	250
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,161	80
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	13,735,073	14,834,636
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	5,011,767	4,995,040
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	9,119,986	8,969,520
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	14,131,753	13,964,560
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-396,680	870,076
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	785,172	1,716,611
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	625,171	591,447
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	160,001	1,125,164

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Bureau was established under Article 36, Chapter 58, N.C. General Statutes. The purpose of the North Carolina Rate Bureau is to administer Property and Casualty Rates for the insurance industry in North Carolina. The Bureau maintains rules and regulations and establishes premium rates for motor vehicle, workers' compensation and property insurance. The Bureau also ensures the availability of workers' compensation insurance to any eligible risk in North Carolina by assigning the risks to members on an equitable basis All expenses are related to those functions. The N. C. Rate Bureau receives no grants and all expenses are borne by its member insurance companies in proportion to written premiums.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk PlanThe Bureau assures the availability of workers' compensation insurance to any eligible risk in North Carolina by assigning the risks to members on an equitable basis. The Bureau receives premium payments which are deposited and then immediately disbursed to an assigned member company. Since the Bureau acts only as a pass-through for these premiums, these premiums are not recorded on any statement of cash receipts and disbursements.In 2012 the Bureau collected and disbursed premiums of $24,143,158 and $23,900,398, respectively, related to the workers' compensation assigned risk plan.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	Statutory Annual Data Reporting Requirement for Member Companies Per Article 36 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes of North Carolina requirements, the North Carolina Rate Bureau must collect on an annual basis information and reports from its member companies. This annual data is used to prepare rate filings, apportionment of expenses, and determination of expense allowances and assessments. The reports that must be collected include Property and Casualty annual Statements and Insurance Expense Exhibits, as well as Private Passenger Automobile, Homeowners, Dwelling and Mobile Homeowners Expense Experience and installment payment data. The Governing Committee approved a penalty fee of $100/day for the late submission of this annual data. During 2011, $12,900 was collected from companies submitting late data.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	Establishment and administration of classifications, rules, rates, loss costs, rating plans, policy forms and policy provisionsOne of the purposes of the North Carolina Rate Bureau is the "establishment and administration of classifications, rules, rates, loss costs, rating plans, policy forms and policy provisions for the Automobile Insurance, Property Insurance and Workers Compensations Insurance pursuant to Article 36 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes of North Carolina" (excerpt from North Carolina Rate Bureau Constitution). In order to fulfill this purpose, the North Carolina Rate Bureau files proposed changes on behalf of the Bureau's member companies to North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance.Below is a listing of some of the items that were filed on the member companies behalf during 2012 that were eventually approved as filed or as amended by the North Carolina Commissioner:Automobile:Personal Auto Manual Revision to Rule 5 - Safe Driver Insurance Plan (SDIP) in the Personal Auto Manual for the accident threshold portion of the SDIP, and is designed to clarify what types of damages should be used in the calculation of the threshold. This revision becomes effective with respect to at-fault accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2012.New personal auto policy form, 2 amendatory endorsements, 1 amendatory endorsement withdrawal applicable to all new and renewal policies written to become effective on or after October 1, 2012.Personal Auto Manual Revision for golf mobiles and antique autos for clarification with regard to the charging of premium for uninsured and combined and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Effective for new and renewal policies written to become effective on or after October 1, 2012.Personal Automobile manual revision for rules for determining physical damage rates for symbols not displayed on state rate pagesHomeowners:Revised dwelling fire and extended coverage insurance rates and revised territory definitions applicable to all new and renewal policies effective on or after May 1, 2012Revised manual rules that referenced the territory codes related to the revised dwelling fire and extended coverage insurance rates applicable to all new and renewal policies effective on or after May 1, 2012Optional homeowners endorsement and manual rule distribution that modifies Section I Loss Settlement Condition in the policy form with respect to a covered loss for roof surfacing caused by the peril of windstorm or hail for the Homeowners policy program, effective September 25, 2012 for all new and renewal business.Workers Compensation:Adopted changes to Workers Compensation form, Trucker Supplemental Application, effective April 1, 2012.Workers Compensation revisions to NCCIs manuals employers liability and admiralty or FELA coverage increased limits percentages and factors effective January 1, 2013Submitted Workers Compensation filing for 2012 prospective advisory loss costs, rating values and miscellaneous values for policies becoming effective on and after April 1, 2013, applicable to new and renewal policies.Submitted Workers Compensation filing that proposed residual market workers compensation insurance rates, rating values and miscellaneous values to become effective April 1, 2013.Workers Compensation revisions to application for designation of an insurance company and revisions to instructions for completing ACORD 135 NC application, effective October 1, 2012.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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The Bureau2910 Sumner BoulevardRaleighNC27616 (919) 783-9790

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) Progressive Cas KMcGee........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(2) Travelers Ind Co K Barronton........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(3) Unitrin AutoHome JFredenberg........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(4) NC Farm Bureau Mut RBatdorff........................................................................ Chairman	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(5) Auto-Owners Ins D Klasing........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(6) Nationwide Mut Ins M McGhiey........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(7) Liberty Mut Ins Co J Stuckey........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(8) Integon Ind Corp A Lyon........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(9) American Home I Feuerlicht........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(10) Hartford Fire Ins A Montano........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(11) Builders Mutual JVisintine........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(12) USAA D Pickens........................................................................ Gov Committee	0.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(13) David Sink........................................................................ FinanceDirector	38.00 .......................0.00		X			150,508	0	0
(14) Raymond Evans........................................................................ General Manager	38.00 .......................0.00		X			229,108	0	0
(15) Susan Taylor........................................................................ Director, Ins	38.00 .......................0.00			X		165,309	0	0
(16) Shelley Chandler........................................................................ Dir, Info Services	38.00 .......................0.00				X	129,383	0	0
(17) Vicki Godbold........................................................................ Director, HR & Adm	38.00 .......................38.00				X	139,538	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Frank Lonnett........................................................................ Mgr, IT Services	38.00 .......................0.00	X	116,550	0	0
(19) Adrienne Bizzell........................................................................ Mgr, IT Projects	38.00 .......................0.00	X	113,543	0	0
(20) Paula Stana........................................................................ Mgr, IT Projects	38.00 .......................0.00	X	115,634	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,159,573

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Young Moore & Henderson3101 Glenwood AveRaleighNC27622	Legal	1,342,394
Ernst & Young200 Plaza DriveSecaucusNJ07094	Audit	193,750
2910 Sumner LLCPO Box 33483RaleighNC27636	Building rental	224,739


2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 4

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			0
			Business Code
2a	Memberhip Dues & Assmts		524298	14,834,306	14,834,306
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			14,834,306
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			250	250
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties...........			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	Miscellaneous (Schedule)		524298	80	80
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			80
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			14,834,636	14,834,636

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	0
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	544,925
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	2,611,970
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	609,792
9	Other employee benefits .......	894,716
10	Payroll taxes ...........	333,637
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	1,217,334
c	Accounting ...........	18,500
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	6,515,710
12	Advertising and promotion ....	502
13	Office expenses .......	255,332
14	Information technology ......	375,006
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	411,666
17	Travel ............	53,102
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	0
23	Insurance ..............	30,080
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	Miscellaneous	453
b	Taxes	3,638
c	Luncheons	36,512
d	Subscriptions/Memberships	51,685
e	All other expenses	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	13,964,560	0	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............			1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		715,266	2	1,648,403
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		39,300	4	15,460
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
				5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b		10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....			13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		30,606	15	52,748
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......		785,172	16	1,716,611
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........		32,244	17	-17,322
18	Grants payable .................			18
19	Deferred revenue ................			19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................		592,927	25	608,769
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........		625,171	26	591,447
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			27
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........			30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....			31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		160,001	32	1,125,164
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........		160,001	33	1,125,164
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........		785,172	34	1,716,611

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

14,834,636

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

13,964,560

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

870,076

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

160,001

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

95,087

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

1,125,164

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Form 990 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

North Carolina Rate Bureau

Employer identification number

56-1179542

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
Restricted Medical Premiums		52,747
Restricted Insurance for Retirees		556,022







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		608,769
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	14,904,904
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	70,268
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	70,268
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	14,834,636
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	14,834,636

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	13,980,402
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	15,842
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	15,842
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	13,964,560
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	13,964,560

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Part XII, Line 2d	Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S	Reclass entries to present cash basis $15842
Part XI, Line 2d	Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990	Reclass entries to present cash basis $70268

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

North Carolina Rate Bureau

Employer identification number

56-1179542

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)Susan TaylorDirector, Ins	(i) (ii)	152,139	13,170				165,309
(2)Raymond EvansGeneral Manager	(i) (ii)	210,017	17,500	1,591			229,108
(3)David SinkFinanceDirector	(i) (ii)	140,508	10,000				150,508

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Sch J, Part I, Line 1b	Part I, Line 1b: Reason for not following policy regarding payment provisions for expenses	The reimbursement of social club dues was not documented in a written policy. During the employment search for a General Manager for the North Carolina Rate Bureau, the Bureau's governing committee verbally approved the policy of reimbursing social club dues. In addition, the paid travel for the General Manager's companion (wife) was verbally approved and such travel is infrequent, primarily for attendance of the organization's annual meeting.
Sch J, Part I, Line 1a	Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

North Carolina Rate Bureau

Employer identification number

56-1179542

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9	Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases	Write-off O/s Assmts/Mbrshps/Misc Fees/Refund to Carriers = $48998
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9	Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases	Reapportionment to Member Companies of 2011 Assmts & Expense = -$553461
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9	Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases	Additional Assessment - 2011 = $599550
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19	Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available	Since the North Carolina Rate Bureau was created by state statute, its organizational governing documents are public record. The conflict of interest statements are disclosed as agenda items and minutes in each governing committee, committee, and sub-committee meeting the of the Bureau.The financials of the organizations are made available to the public in these two manners:1) The annual filing of the organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, and 2) The annual filing of the organization's audited financial statements with the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b	Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees	Compensation data is obtained through WorldAtWork, Mercer and Hewitt & Associates salary surveys. Independent consultants have been utilized in the past to prepare guidelines and ranges for top management compensation, as well as conducting a full compensation audit.This data is presented to a Joint Compensation Sub-committee, consisting of 3 member companies, during the 4th quarter of the year. After a review, the Joint Compensation sub-committe will recommend ranges for salary increases, merit increases for the following year. These recommendations are presented to the organization's governing body for approval, normally during the last month of the calendar year along with a comprehensive budget presentation.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c	Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts	Each new employee receives an organizational handbook that outlines the requirement of all employees to devote their full time to employment with the North Carolina Rate Bureau. If an employee is engaged in outside work or holds another job, the handbook specifically states that the other business cannot interfere with satisfactory job performance and attendance at the Bureau. Further, the Bureau requires that all employees fully disclose any possible conflict of interest such as outside employment to their supervisor or manager in order to prevent a compromising situation.Conflict of interest is also regularly reviewed at each North Carolina Rate Bureau Governing Committee meeting as well as every Bureau committee or sub-committee meeting. The North Carolina Rate Bureau's conflict of interest statement is included in the agenda and is referenced in every every governing committee, committee, and sub-committee meeting as a reminder to the governing committee and employees of their responsibilities. Per policy, members are not to vote, take action or use his or her personal influence on a matter that represents a personal conflict of interest.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b	Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process	The annual Form 990 is prepared internally by the organization's Accounting Manager using tax preparation software. The completed return, including schedules and other necessary supporting information, is then forwarded to the organization's Director of Finance for review and approval. After the review and approval, the completed return is filed electronically to the Internal Revenue Service. The governing committee is notified when the return has been filed but does not receive a copy unless specifically requested by one of the member companies serving on the committee.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b	Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders	One of the purposes of the North Carolina Rate Bureau is the "establishment and administration of classifications, rules, rates, loss costs, rating plans, policy forms and policy provisions for the Automobile Insurance, Property Insurance and Workers Compensations Insurance pursuant to Article 36 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes of North Carolina" (excerpt from North Carolina Rate Bureau Constitution). In order to fulfill this purpose, the North Carolina Rate Bureau files proposed changes on behalf of the Bureau's member companies to North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance. The North Carolina Rate Bureau's proposed filings are subject to the Commissioner of Insurance's approval. If the Commissioner of Insurance disapproves a filing, the Governing Committte has the ability to follow the appropriate appeals process within the State of North Carolina.In general, the North Carolina Rate Bureau's Governing Committe is authorized and does make operating decisions on behalf of the member companies. However, in some rare instances, high level document changes do require a 3/4 majority vote from the Bureau's member companies.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a	Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body	Member companies of the North Carolina Rate Bureau elect 12 voting members to the Governing Committee. (There are also 2 non-voting Governing Committee members that are appointed by the North Carolina Governor that are not employed or associated with any insurance company or the North Carolina Department of Insurance.) Governing Committee members serve for three-year terms; the terms cannot be served consecutively. The Governing Committee, elected by the North Carolina Rate Bureau members, handle administration, supervision, and direction of all committees. The Governing Committee also appoints a General Manager, who under the supervision of the Governing Committee has general control of the Bureau's activities and associates.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6	Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder	Every insurance carrier that is is authorized to write Automobile Insurance, Property Insurance or Workers Compensation Insurance in the State of North Carolina is required to become a Member of the Bureau as required by the provisions of Article 36 of Chapter 58 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.Each Member must pay an annual membership fee for each category of insurance for which it is licensed to write in North Carolina. Each member must also annually or when requested, provide statistical data related writing Automobile, Property, or Workers Compensation Insurance.
		Client Note 5 - Supplemental Information to Form 990North Carolina Rate Bureau, EIN 56-1179542Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c, Committe responsibility for oversight of audit, review and selection of an independent accountantThe audit financials are drafted by the management of the North Carolina Rate Bureau and are audited by the Bureau's independent audit firm. Once the audit report has been generated, it is distributed to the Bureau's Governing Committee for review.
		Client Note 4 - Supplemental Information to Form 990North Carolina Rate Bureau, EIN 56-1179542Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1, Independent ContractorsThe expenses of 3 North Carolina organizations created by North Carolina state statute Chapter 58 (the North Carolina Rate Bureau created by Article 36, the North Carolina Reinsurance Facility created by Article 37, and the North Carolina Insurance Guaranty Association created by Article 48) are managed and paid by the 3 organization's shared North Carolina Rate Bureau accounting department. Each organization is a separate, unrelated entity guided by separate state statutes and governing documents and each organization maintains separate general ledger accounts and financial statements. At the end of each month, a report is generated that details the total expenses that were paid by the North Carolina Rate Bureau on behalf of the North Carolina Reinsurance Facility and Guaranty Association by the North Carolina Rate Bureau checking accounts; these amounts are then reimbursed to the North Carolina Rate Bureau from the North Carolina Reinsurance Facility and Guaranty Association's checking accounts.The annual Form 1099-MISC for the North Carolina Rate Bureau will reflect the total amounts paid to an independent contractor for all of the organizations listed in the above paragraph; these are the amounts that are reflected on Form 990, Section B, Line 1 for each listed contractor. The amounts reflected on Form 990, Part IX correspond to the net expense attributable only to the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
		Client Note 3 - Supplemental Information to Form 990North Carolina Rate Bureau, EIN 56-1179542Form 990, Schedule J, Part II, Columns B(iii) & Column D, Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees and Highest Compensated EmployeesThe employees listed in Part II of Schedule J are eligible and are participating in the organization's health and benefit programs including, medical, dental, vision, as well as basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. The costs of these benefits for these employees are included in Line 9 (Other employee benefits) in Part IX, Statement of Functional Expenses, on Form 990.Also, employees listed in part II of Schedule J are eligible and are participating in the organization's defined benefit plan; contributions to the plan are vested in 5 years. Actuarial estimates for the defined benefit plan are determined by employees' salary history, years of service, and anticipated retirement age. The specific costs associated with the employees listed in Form 990, Schedule J, Part II are not easily segregated and are included in Line 8 (Pension plan contributions) in Part IX, Statement of Functional Expenses, on Form 990.There were no deferred compensation agreements for any of the employees of the North Carolina Rate Bureau.No current year compensation for the employees listed in part II of Schedule J was reported in a prior year Form 990.
		Client Note 2 - Supplemental Information to Form 990North Carolina Rate Bureau, EIN 56-1179542Form 990, Part VII, Line 1a, Officers, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated EmployeesForm 990, Part VII, Line 1a, lists the 12 Governing Committee member companies with voting rights as Institutional Trustees. An employee of the elected member company serves on the Governing Committee.Since these Governing Committee members are employees of various insurance companies, we cannot determine the average hours per week devoted to this responsibility.There was no compensation, contribution to a benefit plan, expense allowance paid to these Governing Committee members of the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
		Client Note 1 - Supplemental Information to Form 990North Carolina Rate Bureau, EIN 56-1179542Form 990, Part VI, Line 14, Written Document Retention and Destruction PolicyThe North Carolina Rate Bureau began creating a formal document retention and destruction policy during 2008. A final written policy has not yet been created.Although no formal document retention and destruction policy existed, informal policies did exist within the North Carolina Rate Bureau. Once the formal project resumes, the formal document retention and destruction policy project will consolidate these individual policies and procedures into an office-wide document and system.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0