The Insurance Record - January 13, 2011

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AUSTIN—Many insurance-related bills await Texas Solons as they begin the 82nd session on Jan. 11.

SB 322 (Carona) Relating to the requirements for reinsurance contracts covering title insurance policies issued in this state.

HB 558 (Deshotel) Relating to payoff statements provided in connection with certain home loans.

HB 552 (Phillips) Relating to a prohibition on coverage for abortion under health benefit plans offered through a health benefit exchange.

HB 551 (Christian) Relating to the eligibility of members
of the State Board of Education to participate in a state em-
ployees group benefits program.

SB 318 (Van de Putte) Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers’ compensation system; providing an administrative violation.

HB 528 (Solomons) Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers’ compensation system; providing an administrative violation.

SB 314 (Zaffirini) Relating to unemployment compensa- continued on page 3

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AUSTIN—The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) has listed several legislative issues to be tackled by the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature.

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Certificate of Insurance Form Approval

Currently, the Texas Department of Insurance does not approve certificate of insurance forms. Insurance agents are often asked to fill out certificate of insurance forms that are not industry standard ACORD or ISO forms. In some cases these certificates require the agent to certify coverages and make interpretations of coverage that are vague or impossible to interpret with certainty. Making false or deceptive statements on certificates can be deemed to be a violation of Sec. 541.051 and Sec.

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