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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 |
Sullivan to step down as Insurance Commissioner
His TDI modernization effort led to faster, better customer service.
POSTED AUGUST 18, 2020 |
TDI applies advanced technology to policy reviews
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has begun an innovative technology project to speed and improve its review of insurance policy forms.
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 |
Insurance Help Line open Sunday to help storm victims
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Help Line will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to help those with damage from Hurricane Hanna. The number is 1-800-252-3439.
POSTED JULY 25, 2020 |
San Antonio Company Earns Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized Nissei Plastic Machinery America Inc. with a Lone Star Safety Award for their exemplary workplace safety program and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
East Texas Companies Earn Safety Awards
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind and Tatum Excavating Company for their exemplary workplace safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses by renewing their Lone Star Safety Awards.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
Houston Company Earns Safety Award
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized Universal Pegasus International with a Lone Star Safety Award for their exemplary workplace safety program and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.
POSTED JULY 24, 2020 |
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