Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE ASSOCIATION IS A VIRGINIA STATUTORY ASSOCIATION FORMED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 38.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA TO PAY OBLIGATIONS OF INSOLVENT INSURANCE COMPANIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION. WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACTS ISSUED BY INSURERS LICENSED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA, IT DEALS WITH DIRECT LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES, ANNUITY CONTRACTS AND CONTRACTS SUPPLEMENTAL THERETO, AS WELL AS DENTAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO WITH DENTAL PLAN ORGANIZATIONS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE 38.2. ALL INSURERS LICENSED TO WRITE SUCH POLICIES OR CONTRACTS IN VIRGINIA ARE REQUIRED TO BE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 38.2-1705 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, THE ASSOCIATION MAY ASSESS ITS APPROXIMATELY 780 MEMBERS TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT ITS POWERS AND DUTIES. THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS INCLUDE ALL LIFE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANIES LICENSED IN VIRGINIA. |
| AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A | PURSUANT TO THE ASSOCIATION'S PLAN OF OPERATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF THREE (3) DIRECTORS: THE CHAIRMAN, THE SECRETARY, AND THE TREASURER OF THE ASSOCIATION. DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE POWER OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDING THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS BUT EXCLUDING THOSE ACTS LISTED BELOW (WHICH ACTS REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS THEN SERVING): 1. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH A SERVICING FACILITY FOR OVERALL ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSOCIATION, 2. LEVY AN ASSESSMENT OR PROVIDE FOR A REFUND, 3. BORROW MONEY OR ESTABLISH OR CHANGE A LINE OF CREDIT, 4. APPROVE REINSURANCE CONTRACTS, ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTEE PLANS, 5. ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION, 6. ESTABLISH OR CHANGE INVESTMENT GUIDELINES AND OVERSEE COMPLIANCE, 7. RETAIN OR DISCHARGE AUDITORS, OR 8. RETAIN OR DISCHARGE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. |
| MANAGEMENT DELEGATED | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH APM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. TO MANAGE THE OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATION. APM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. IS MAJORITY OWNED BY FORMER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WAS PAID 232,330 FOR ITS SERVICES AND 14,548 IN EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS DURING 2012. |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, CERTAIN LIFE, ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANIES LICENSED TO CONDUCT INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. IF A MEMBER BECOMES INSOLVENT, THE INSURED'S COVERED CLAIMS AND UNEARNED PREMIUMS ARE PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH ASSESSMENTS TO THE REMAINING MEMBERS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AS DESCRIBED IN PART VI, LINE 6, ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION BUREAU OF INSURANCE. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | PRIOR TO FILING, EACH OFFICER AND DIRECTOR WAS GIVEN A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO REVIEW AND WERE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS. THE ASSOCIATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE ALSO MET WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE APPROVAL OF THE ASSOCIATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH PROVIDE THE UNDERLYING FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE FORM 990. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION RATE FOR APM MANAGEMENT, INC. IS SUBJECT TO PRE- APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | NO DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
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