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DWC announces executive staff changes
Deputy Commissioner for Hearings, Kerry Sullivan is retiring. Replacing Sullivan as deputy commissioner is current Director of Hearings, Allen Craddock.
POSTED JUNE 01, 2021 |
TDI offers claims tips for flood victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) reminds flood victims in South and Southeast Texas to document damage carefully and file insurance claims quickly.
POSTED MAY 20, 2021 |
Houston and Dallas-area attorneys charged with fraud
A grand jury has returned indictments against three attorneys and two law firms in Lewisville and Houston. The indictments stem from Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Fraud Unit investigations that were referred to DWC’s prosecutor embedded in the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.
POSTED MARCH 26, 2021 |
DWC helps feds close the door on multi-million dollar fraud case
Last week, U.S. District Judge Zack Zouhary sentenced the remaining defendants in the Forest Park Medical Center health care fraud bribery scam.
POSTED MARCH 23, 2021 |
Insurance tips following hail and windstorms
If your home was damaged due to hail, wind, or a tornado, contact your insurance company or agent to file a claim as soon as possible. These tips will help make the process go smoother.
POSTED MARCH 23, 2021 |
COVID-19 vaccinations don’t affect life insurance benefits
Baseless social media posts claim getting vaccinated threatens life insurance benefits because the vaccines are “experimental.” That’s not true.
POSTED MARCH 17, 2021 8:00 AM |
Insurance tips following weekend tornado outbreak
If the recent severe weather damaged your home, RV, or property, contact your insurance company or agent to file a claim as soon as possible. The Texas Department of Insurance offers these tips to help make the process go smoother.
POSTED MARCH 15, 2021 8:00 AM |
Do you know the signs of a contracting scam?
Should you sign a waiver to let someone inspect your roof? Or a pay a large down payment to schedule repairs? The Texas Department of Insurance has tips to help recognize and avoid common contracting scams.
POSTED MARCH 04, 2021 8:00 AM |
Central Texas concrete plants receive safety awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently recognized Lauren Concrete plants in Austin and Manor for their exemplary workplace safety programs by renewing their Lone Star Safety Awards. The ready-mix concrete plants are among 18 of 23 Lauren Concrete facilities in Texas to receive the Lone Star Safety Award.
POSTED FEBRUARY 26, 2021 |
East Texas company earns Lone Star Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently recognized Capacity of Texas with a Lone Star Safety Award for its exemplary workplace safety program. Capacity of Texas employs 119 workers at its Longview plant. It manufactures terminal truck tractors for ports and railway hubs around the world.
POSTED FEBRUARY 26, 2021 |
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