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Author Archives: Lee Loftis, Government Affairs
Statement on the Passing of Insurance Commissioner David Mattax
It is with deep sorrow that we share the sad news that Commissioner Mattax passed away Thursday, April 13. The Commissioner was diagnosed with lung cancer late last year. TDI reported that he was very grateful for the messages he … Continue reading
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New Proof of Declination of Coverage Form Added to TWIA.org
A new Proof of Declination of Coverage form was recently added to TWIA.org. Agents can use this new form for each TWIA application submitted to document the information required and be in compliance with TWIA requirements. Please visit the TWIA Declination … Continue reading
IIABA’s Big “I” Legislative Conference Coming in May
After you attend IIAT’s Big “I Legislative Day, Jan. 31 at the Joe Vincent Management Seminar, you’ll want to make plans to attend the national Big “I” Legislative Conference, May 3-5 in Washington, D.C. No doubt, there is a sea … Continue reading
How Will the Election Results Impact Agent Issues?
By the Big “I Governmental Affairs Staff The outcome of the 2016 election has created a significant shift in power in Washington, D.C., with the prospect of major legislation impacting independent insurance agents in the years to come. For the … Continue reading
2017 Key IIAT Legislative Issues – 85th on the Horizon
With less than three months remaining until the start of session, IIAT has been meeting with key legislators and staff to discuss the independent insurance industry’s legislative agenda. Key legislative issues for next session include: Hail Litigation Reform IIAT supports … Continue reading
Big “I” Responds to USA Today Editorial: Don’t Privatize National Flood Insurance
Recently, USA Today invited the Big“I” to submit the opposing view to an editorial from the paper critical of federal flood insurance, saying it should be privatized. You can read the response published by USA Today and penned by Bob … Continue reading
International Insurance Issues Take Center Stage
In a recent article in Independent Agent magazine, Big “I” Federal Government Affairs Counsel Jennifer Webb reported that before leaving Washington, D.C. ahead of the November elections, members of Congress raised concerns about the potential insurance impacts of international regulatory discussions. … Continue reading
TWIA Agent Bulletin: Flood Insurance Requirement Change
Recently, TWIA and the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) received important feedback about the flood insurance requirements from policyholders and the agent community. The feedback centered on the interpretation of TDI Rule 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §5.4904, that any … Continue reading
85th Legislative Session Preview: Litigation Reform
IIAT’s Governmental Affairs team recently got an early look into one of the issues that will most certainly be addressed when the 85th session of the Texas Legislature convenes in January. The sides have been drawn and it is clear that insurors … Continue reading
Louisiana Citizens Ousts Nonresident Agents
The Louisiana legislature just completed their 2016 legislative session. In most Texas agencies, this was not big news. However, if you happen to be a nonresident licensed agent in Louisiana, who happens to have placed business with Louisiana Citizens Property … Continue reading
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