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Insurance tips following North Texas storms
If your home was damaged by the severe weather, contact your insurance company or agent to file a claim as soon as possible. These tips will help make the process go smoother.
POSTED NOVEMBER 25, 2020 |
Remote proctoring expands online options for adjuster exams
The Texas Department of Insurance has approved proposals to offer remote proctoring for end-of-course adjuster exams. Previously, a third-party had to be present to monitor someone taking an exam online.
POSTED NOVEMBER 17, 2020 |
El Paso man arrested for selling ‘health plan’ without a license
Daniel Steadley was arrested by the FBI in El Paso last week after years of allegedly selling health plans with no insurance license. A multi-agency investigation that included TDI led to the arrest.
POSTED NOVEMBER 09, 2020 1:00 AM |
Shopping for a health plan? How to spot potential problems
With Healthcare.gov and Medicare open enrollments in swing, many Texans are shopping for health plans. The Texas Department of Insurance offers these tips to avoid scams and guard against deceptive marketing.
POSTED NOVEMBER 09, 2020 |
Seven Lauren Concrete Plants Receive Safety Awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently recognized seven Lauren Concrete plants for their exemplary workplace safety programs by renewing their Lone Star Safety Awards.
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2020 |
Houston trainer accused of scheme to defraud NFL fund
Eight former players indicted for fake medical claims.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 |
Despite hurricanes, Corpus Christi region sees decline in flood insurance policies
After Hurricane Harvey inundated Southeast Texas, the number of flood insurance policies in the Corpus Christi area increased. But new federal data shows those gains are eroding.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 8:30 AM |
Bexar County sees 13% decline in flood insurance policies
The number of federal flood insurance policies has decreased 13% in Bexar County over the last two-plus years. Federal data also shows declines in nine nearby counties.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 8:30 AM |
Insurance Help Line open over weekend for storm victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Help Line is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including this weekend, to help those with damage from Hurricane Laura. The number is 1-800-252-3439.
POSTED AUGUST 27, 2020 |
Former insurance agent sentenced to 14 years
Lynn “Skipper” Strickland of Parker County, who pretended to be an insurance agent, was sentenced today to 14 years in state prison for fraud.
POSTED AUGUST 25, 2020 |
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