The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) said certain licensing requirements for insurance agents and adjusters will be waived during the state’s response to the COVID-19 health emergency. TDI said the measures will ensure agent and adjuster services remain available. New …
The Texas Department of Insurance has approved various rate changes for the Texas Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan Association (FAIR Plan). On Dec. 20, 2019, the FAIR Plan filed residential property insurance rates for its homeowners (HO-A), dwelling (TDP-1), …
The Texas Department of Insurance has issued an emergency rule aimed at helping doctors across the state to continue treating patients during the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease stemming from the new coronavirus. Gov. Greg Abbott waived certain telemedicine …
Texas insurance regulators have adopted stronger building codes for homes and buildings in counties along Gulf Coast. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) said the new construction standards apply any new building or property repairs in which the owner seeks …
The Texas Department of Insurance is moving oversight of insurer loss control inspections to Market Conduct Examinations in the Financial Regulation Division. This is part of the agency’s efforts to strategically align its organizational structure. As part of this move, …
The Texas Department of Insurance has reminded carriers that provide personal auto insurance in the state about the need to comply with new temporary vehicle coverage provisions contained in House Bill 3420. HB 3420, passed by the Legislature last year, …
Kara Mace has been tapped as deputy commissioner for the newly created Legal Services program at the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation. Legal Services will handle rule development, open records, litigation, contracts, subpoenas, and other legal issues …
The Texas Department of Insurance is accepting applications for a number of boards and committees, including for the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) board of directors and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) board. Two public member positions …
In late December, the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) released the 2019 Health Care Provider Performance Based Oversight (PBO) assessment. For 2019, health care providers were assessed on their performance in one of three categories: timely …
The Texas Department of Insurance is urging vehicle owners to lock their car doors and turn on alarms while they ring in the new year in order to prevent auto thefts. TDI said in a media release that a report …
