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Energy Insurance Services, Inc.Energy Insurance Services, Inc.Trust Owned Health InsuranceTrust Owned Health Insurance
Formed in 1992 in Hamilton, BermudaWholly owned subsidiary of Energy
Insurance Mutual (EIM)Protected cell captive insurance
companyAt December 31, 2005, EIS’s policy
assets totaled $529.4 million and surplus totaled $58.8 million
Formed in 1992 in Hamilton, BermudaWholly owned subsidiary of Energy
Insurance Mutual (EIM)Protected cell captive insurance
companyAt December 31, 2005, EIS’s policy
assets totaled $529.4 million and surplus totaled $58.8 million
EIS Company ProfileEIS Company Profile
In August 2006, EIS’s Board authorized redomestication in the United States
Filed formal application with the S.C.Dept. of Insurance on September 18, 2006
Transition to South Carolina was completed December 1, 2006
In August 2006, EIS’s Board authorized redomestication in the United States
Filed formal application with the S.C.Dept. of Insurance on September 18, 2006
Transition to South Carolina was completed December 1, 2006
EIS Company ProfileEIS Company Profile
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsFunding OptionsRetiree BenefitsFunding Options
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: EliminateRetiree Benefits
Option: Eliminate
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: RetainRetiree BenefitsOption: Retain
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: RedesignRetiree Benefits
Option: Redesign
Plan TypesPlan Types
Defined Contribution Plans
Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
Defined Benefit Plans
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Defined Contribution
Retiree BenefitsOption: Defined Contribution
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Defined Benefit
Retiree BenefitsOption: Defined Benefit
Funding OptionsFunding Options
Pay-As-You-Go
Settle the Liability
Pre-Fund the Liability
Pay-As-You-Go
Settle the Liability
Pre-Fund the Liability
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Pay-As-You-Go
Retiree BenefitsOption: Pay-As-You-Go
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Settle
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Pre-FundRetiree Benefits
Option: Pre-Fund
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: VEBA Trust
Retiree BenefitsOption: VEBA Trust
Investment OptionsInvestment Options
Traditional (Other) Investments
Insurance
Traditional (Other) Investments
Insurance
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Traditional
Investments
Retiree BenefitsOption: Traditional
Investments
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: InsuranceRetiree Benefits
Option: Insurance
Types of InsuranceTypes of Insurance
Trust Owned Life Insurance (TOLI)
Trust Owned Health Insurance (TOHI)
Trust Owned Life Insurance (TOLI)
Trust Owned Health Insurance (TOHI)
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: TOLI
Retiree BenefitsOption: TOLI
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: TOHI
Retiree BenefitsOption: TOHI
Forms of InsurersForms of Insurers
Captive Insurer
Commercial Insurer
Energy Insurance Services, Inc. (EIS)
Captive Insurer
Commercial Insurer
Energy Insurance Services, Inc. (EIS)
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: CaptiveRetiree BenefitsOption: Captive
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: Commercial
Retiree BenefitsOption: Commercial
Pre-FundPay-As-You-Go
InsuranceOther Investments
Defined Benefit
VEBA
TOLI TOHI
Captive Commercial EIS
Defined Contribution
Eliminate Redesign Retain
Settle
Retiree BenefitsOption: EIS
Retiree BenefitsOption: EIS
EIS’s TOHI PolicyEIS’s TOHI PolicyEIS’s TOHI PolicyEIS’s TOHI Policy
OverviewOverview
Policies are a form of TOHI Policies are purchased by a VEBA VEBA is insured on a Stop Loss basis for a
portion of the claims experienced by participants
EIS provides noncancelable stop loss insurance coverage for the life of the covered population
The VEBA trust owns the policy, pays the premium(s) and receives payments as they become due
Retirees do not directly receive payment from EIS
Policies are a form of TOHI Policies are purchased by a VEBA VEBA is insured on a Stop Loss basis for a
portion of the claims experienced by participants
EIS provides noncancelable stop loss insurance coverage for the life of the covered population
The VEBA trust owns the policy, pays the premium(s) and receives payments as they become due
Retirees do not directly receive payment from EIS
Premium DeterminationPremium Determination
A function of:Company’s post retirement benefit
obligation (APBO)Qualified asset account limit (US
code section 419)Company’s financial strategyActuarial principalsPremium level is elective, subject to
the above
A function of:Company’s post retirement benefit
obligation (APBO)Qualified asset account limit (US
code section 419)Company’s financial strategyActuarial principalsPremium level is elective, subject to
the above
TOHI Funding Cash FlowTOHI Funding Cash Flow
RetirementPlan Sponsor
VEBA Trust EIS
Retirees
FundingContributions
TOHI ClaimsPayments
Premiums
Retiree Medical Benefits
Payments
Current Premium Allocation
Current Premium Allocation
5%
95%
General Account Separate Account
Policy Benefit Claim Payments
Policy Benefit Claim Payments
Annual policy claims pricingGuaranteed factorsCurrent factors
Annual medical claims of retirees covered under the policy
Policy asset performance and aggregate multi-year policy experience
Annual policy claims pricingGuaranteed factorsCurrent factors
Annual medical claims of retirees covered under the policy
Policy asset performance and aggregate multi-year policy experience
Annual Policy Pricing Parameters
Annual Policy Pricing Parameters
Guaranteed factors Current Factors Benefit Percentage
Guaranteed factors Current Factors Benefit Percentage
Guaranteed Factors
Current Factors
Attachment Point $ 1,000 $ 500
Benefit Percentage
49.98 % 80.00 %
Annual Maximum $ 1,499 $ 3,000
Lifetime Maximum
$ 29,980 N/A
Sample Policy BenefitPayment CalculationSample Policy BenefitPayment Calculation
Medicare($3,000)
Plan Deductible($1,000)
Pla
n C
oin
su
ran
ce ($
1,2
00)
Total AmountPaid to Providers
($10,000)
Attachment Point($500)
Total Plan ClaimsPaid by VEBA
($4,800)
Total Policy ClaimsReimbursed to VEBA
($3,000)
Polic
y C
oin
su
ran
ce ($
75
0)
Over Annual Max($550)
Plan Claims
Paid
($4,800) Policy
Benefit
($3,000)
Policy
Benefit
($3,000)
Benefit Percentage: 80%
Current Benefit Computation Factors
Current Benefit Computation Factors
Other EIS MBP and Policy Considerations
Other EIS MBP and Policy Considerations
Risk shifting In Helvering v. Le Gierse (1941), the United
States Supreme Court explained that a valid life insurance contract, for federal tax purposes, must involve risk-shifting and risk-distribution.
EIS TOHI program contains a reciprocal mechanism that distributes actual claims across separate accounts according to expected values
Program Advisory Committee Consults with EIS on any MBP issues
Risk shifting In Helvering v. Le Gierse (1941), the United
States Supreme Court explained that a valid life insurance contract, for federal tax purposes, must involve risk-shifting and risk-distribution.
EIS TOHI program contains a reciprocal mechanism that distributes actual claims across separate accounts according to expected values
Program Advisory Committee Consults with EIS on any MBP issues
EIS AdvantagesEIS Advantages
EIS is in business to meet the needs of its policyholders Does not have earnings per share or return
on equity requirements that impact the fees charged to the policyholders
TOHI program has been in operation for over ten years
Captive status allows EIS to take advantage of lower premium tax rates as compared to commercial insurers
EIS is in business to meet the needs of its policyholders Does not have earnings per share or return
on equity requirements that impact the fees charged to the policyholders
TOHI program has been in operation for over ten years
Captive status allows EIS to take advantage of lower premium tax rates as compared to commercial insurers
Merrill LynchMerrill Lynch
Investment Management Consultant for MBP # 15 since 1996
Responsibilities include assisting EIS and Policyholders with:Establishing investment policy,
obectives, asset allocations and guidelines
Selecting investment managersMeasuring, evaluating and reporting
investment performance
Investment Management Consultant for MBP # 15 since 1996
Responsibilities include assisting EIS and Policyholders with:Establishing investment policy,
obectives, asset allocations and guidelines
Selecting investment managersMeasuring, evaluating and reporting
investment performance
Merrill LynchMerrill Lynch
Approved Invesment Managers includes:Asset Classes: 9Firms: 25Products: 37
Assets Custodied at State Street Bank
Performance reported to Policyholders monthly
Approved Invesment Managers includes:Asset Classes: 9Firms: 25Products: 37
Assets Custodied at State Street Bank
Performance reported to Policyholders monthly
Investment InformationInvestment Information
Allocation
Asset Class Minimum % Maximum %
Conservative Fixed Income
14.14 % 28.41 %
High Yield 11.11 % 11.11 %
Large Cap Value 15.04 % 26.97 %
Large Cap Growth 6.59 % 22.70 %
Small Cap Growth 9.23 % 21.25 %
Small Cap Value 16.08 % 16.08 %
International 13.85 % 18.71 %
Current Policyholder Current Policyholder ExperienceExperience
Margaret Walsh, OGE Margaret Walsh, OGE EnergyEnergy
Current Policyholder Current Policyholder ExperienceExperience
Margaret Walsh, OGE Margaret Walsh, OGE EnergyEnergy
Retiree Plan SummaryRetiree Plan Summary
1993: Eligibility for retiree medical changed1994: Adopted carve out coordination with
Medicare2000: ● Eliminated Plan eligibility for any
employee hired after February 1, 2000● Increased / modified plan deductibles
2003: Increased retiree cost share
1993: Eligibility for retiree medical changed1994: Adopted carve out coordination with
Medicare2000: ● Eliminated Plan eligibility for any
employee hired after February 1, 2000● Increased / modified plan deductibles
2003: Increased retiree cost share
Claims Filing ProcessClaims Filing Process
Retireesand
ProvidersVEBA
Daily / Weekly Process
Submit Claims
Pay Claims
Report Claims
Fund Claims
ThirdParty
Admin.(TPA)
VEBA
Quarterly TOHI Process
Submit TOHI Claims ThirdParty
Admin.(TPA)
EISClaim
EligibilityValidated
TOHI Eligible Claims
Pay TOHI Claims
Ten Year HistoryTen Year History
Program RecapProgram Recap
TOHI through a captive offers significant advantages
Members are ownersProgram is receptive to its
Policyholders’ evolving requirements and business circumstances
TOHI contract is a competitive product for funding employee benefits
TOHI through a captive offers significant advantages
Members are ownersProgram is receptive to its
Policyholders’ evolving requirements and business circumstances
TOHI contract is a competitive product for funding employee benefits
FAS 106 Strategy Development
FAS 106 Strategy Development
Involve a cross section of the organization
Model the financial impact If EIS Policy purchase is a
consideration, complete a Policy mechanics review
Stakeholder consideration
Involve a cross section of the organization
Model the financial impact If EIS Policy purchase is a
consideration, complete a Policy mechanics review
Stakeholder consideration