Tag: Texas insurance laws

Could Unbundling Save You Money? What Texas Insurance Bill Says

Anna Cruise
Texas Insurance Bill

Texas Debates Mandatory Insurance Bundling as Senate Bill 213 Gains Momentum Texas lawmakers, regulators, and consumer advocates are deep in discussions over the controversial practice of insurance bundling. At the heart of the debate is Senate Bill 213, introduced by State Senator Royce West, which seeks to make it illegal for insurance companies to require customers to bundle their home and auto insurance policies with the same provider as a condition for coverage. This pushback against mandatory bundling comes amid growing concerns from policyholders and consumer groups who argue that…

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Texas Department of Insurance receives long awaited extension

Marc

Lawmakers in Texas voted to extend the longevity of the state’s Department of Insurance. The department will also enjoy more authority over the insurance industry and will be able to impose stricter penalties when companies challenge the agency’s rate assertions and lose. The relevance of the Department had been debated for some time before a decision was reached Monday. Many legislators say that the ruling was long overdue. According to Texas law, state agencies must be evaluated for effectiveness every 12 years. Legislators determine whether these agencies provide a necessary…

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