Arbitration Forums Inc

“The organization has amended and restated the bylaws, conflict of interest policy and whistleblower policy of the corporation to incorporate changes to reflect the new york nonprofit revitalization act of 2013 and certain other changes deemed to be desirable. The amended and restated bylaws, conflict of interest policy and whistleblower policy are available upon request.”

“The organization has 4,587 members consisting solely of insurers and self-insureds and third party administrators (tpas).”

“The voting members elect the board of directors (governing body). The members of the board of directors form five subcommittees (executive, compensation & benefits, audit, nominating and product innovation ad-hoc). The members do not approve the decisions of the committee of the governing body; however, a vote of more than 50% of the members can overturn a board decision.”

“The cfo sends the 990 form to the audit committee by email for their review before the form is filed. It is then shared with the rest of the board members.”

“Directors and officers receive the conflict of interest policy and procedures disclosure form and are required to sign and date the policy disclosure form at the beginning of each calendar year.”

“The company uses an independent party, the hay group, to determine the appropriate compensation amounts for the executive director and senior managers. The compensation committee of the board of directors approves the compensation and benefit amounts.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Names & addresses of board members that cannot be reached at the organization: arthur beckman: one state farm plaza, a2, bloomington, il 61710 joseph centanni: one nationwide plaza, 3-13-203, columbus, oh 43215 john fouert: one state farm plaza, a4, bloomington, il 61710 elena gervino: one tower square 5ms, hartford, ct 06183 kathleen mahne: 2775 sanders road, b1s, northbrook, il 60062 james mclain: 3426 toringdon way, suite 200; charlotte, nc 28277 ted murphy: 100 amica way, lincoln, ri 02865 david narigon: 1928 chardonnay drive, lake charles, la 70611 toby rollins: 1001 4th avenue, suite 1800, seattle, wa 98154 wayne smolda: 4850 e. Street road, #200, trevose, pa 19053 mike fiato: 6055 parkland blvd., mayfield heights, oh 44124 seth ingall: one geico plaza, washington, dc 20076”

“We are a membership driven organization and exist solely to effectively and efficiently serve our member's recovery and resolution needs.”

“Defined benefit accrual as required by asc 715 -4,346,305. Software development impairment -1,772,628.”