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August 13, 2018
Deadline approaching to report Harvey claims
As the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey approaches, the Texas Department of Insurance is reminding Texans that some insurance policies have a one-year deadline to file claims.
July 25, 2018
TDI seeks comments on standardized catastrophe data call
The Texas Department of Insurance has developed concepts for a standardized catastrophe data call to make it easier for insurance companies to provide information quickly after a disaster.
July 24, 2018
Workers’ comp seminar offered in Abilene for health care providers and staff
Workers’ comp seminar offered in Abilene for health care providers and staff. The Division of Workers’ Compensation and the Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center offer training for medical office staff on August 15, 2018. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at America’s SBDC at Texas Tech University, 749 Gateway St., Ste. 301 in Abilene.
July 17, 2018
TDI warns storm victims to be on the lookout for scams
Texas Department of Insurance is extending its call center hours and sending staff to Hidalgo and Cameron counties to help families with insurance claims after recent flooding.
July 13, 2018
North Texas woman heading to prison for burning down the house
A Dallas woman with a history of filing 31 insurance claims against a dozen companies got burned when one turned out to be arson.
July 09, 2018
Health care provider sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud
A Deer Park health care worker has been sentenced for falsifying workers’ compensation claims.
A Travis County District Court sentenced Enrique Colon to three years deferred adjudication and ordered him to pay $10,000 in restitution.
July 09, 2018
Fort Sam Houston company earns award for creating a strong safety culture
The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recognized J & J Maintenance, Inc. for exemplary workplace safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses at its Fort Sam Houston location. Deputy Commissioner for Health and Safety Matt Zurek recognized the company with the Lone Star Safety Program Award. J & J Maintenance provides hospital janitorial services.
June 27, 2018
TDI earns national award for support of Guard, Reserve employees
The Texas Department of Insurance is one of 15 employers across the nation to earn the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor given for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.
June 22, 2018
Car flooded? What you need to know about your insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is reminding flood victims in coastal communities that flood damage to vehicles is covered by comprehensive policies.
June 22, 2018
Lawyer sentenced for insurance fraud involving roof claims
A former Texas attorney is headed to prison on charges of insurance fraud and barratry for a scheme involving fraudulent lawsuits filed after hail storms.