Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) News

TWIA Policies Expected to Grow by 5.2% in 2022

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association expects policies in-force to increase by 5.2% in 2022, according to preliminary budget information shared at a Board of Directors meeting Oct. 25. Policies will increase from a projected 194,054 at December 31, 2021 to …

TDI OKs Higher TWIA Liability Limits for Manufactured Homes

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) approved the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s (TWIA’s) petition to increase its maximum liability limits on manufactured homes, but regulators said the insurer of last resort for wind and hail for properties along the Texas …

TWIA to File for Rate Increase; TDI Proposes Member Assessment Rule Change

The property insurer of last resort for wind and hail in counties along the Texas coast will file for a 5% rate hike for both residential and commercial properties in its required annual filing with the Texas Department of Insurance. …

5% Rate Increase Recommended for Texas Windstorm Insurer

The Actuarial & Underwriting Committee for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) has recommended that the association’s board vote at its Aug. 3 meeting to file for a 5% rate increase for residential and commercial policies. TWIA is the property …

Texas Windstorm Insurer Plans for $4B in Funding for Hurricane Season

Texas’ wind and hail insurer of last resort for properties in the state’s coastal counties has determined it needs $4.03 billion in funding to prepare for this year’s hurricane season. The board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association …

Agent Standards Among Texas Windstorm Insurer’s Legislative Proposals

In its recently published report to the legislature, the windstorm insurer of last resort for properties along the Texas coast has proposed several operational changes, including one that would allow it to develop requirements and standards for agents. The Texas …

Study Shows Impact of Property Protections on Texas Windstorm Insurer Rates

A report prepared by Willis Towers Watson showing the potential impact of increased coastal building standards on premium rates for Texas’ property insurer of last resort for coastal counties is now available for public review. The report finds that if …

Texas Windstorm Insurer to File for 5% Residential, Commercial Rate Hike

The board of directors of Texas’ insurer of last resort for wind and hail for properties along the Texas coast has directed its staff to file a rate increase of 5% for both residential and commercial policies with the Texas …

TWIA Study Showing Rates Inadequate by 26% and 44% Sent to Board

A study showing rates for Texas’ insurer of last resort for communities along the Texas coast are inadequate by 26% for residential policies and 44% for commercial properties has been forwarded to the board of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association …

Texas Seeks Comments on Windstorm Insurer Rules, Classification for Oil, Gas

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) seeks comments on an informal draft to improve the structure of Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) rules. These updates do not include revisions to the rule text. Visit the TDI website to view the …