IIAT board member Ben Patterson and longtime Austin agent Michael Whorton recently testified before the Senate Committee on State Affairs on SB30, spotlighting the commercial auto insurance crisis and the urgent need for litigation reform.
If you’ve been following IMPACT’s advocacy efforts, you know that tort reform is one of the most pressing legislative priorities for independent insurance agents in Texas. Help us make an impact.
If you’ve been following IMPACT’s advocacy efforts, you know that tort reform is one of the most pressing legislative priorities for independent insurance agents in Texas. Help us make an impact.
With nearly 2,000 bills filed and counting, IIAT is tracking key legislation that could impact independent insurance agents and small businesses.
IIAT's Government Affairs Director Regan Ellmer reviews the results from election night and what lies ahead in the Texas Legislature.
Independent agents have a unique opportunity to combat lawsuit abuse and drive down insurance costs by joining the Lone Star Economic Alliance's efforts to push for meaningful tort reform in Texas.
Here's where things currently stand in the Texas Legislature.
Early voting starts May 20 for the May 28th Primary Runoff Election.
This important event provided a platform for us to engage with members of Congress and share our perspectives on crucial legislative proposals under consideration.
An interim update from IIAT's Director of Government Affairs Regan Ellmer.
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Early voting is open May 16 - 20 for the May 2022 Texas Primary Runoff.
State Representative Mary Ann Perez (D-Houston) | Owner, Perez Insurance Agency
State Representative Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) | Owner, Hefner Group Insurance
See just some of the ways the Big "I" advocates for you.
Meeting will address issues in the Texas workers’ compensation system.
Rule relates to the sale of substitutes to workers’ compensation insurance.
The Big "I" created FAQs and a sample disclosure form on Producer Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements.
The award is the highest honor for a state regulator bestowed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire tomorrow if legislation is not passed.
As in previous years, the Big “I” was the only property-casualty insurance agent or broker group on the list from prominent political newspaper The Hill.
New Commissioner Cassie Brown has more than 20 years of public service experience.
The bill changes the requirements for certain lines of insurance.
The bill changes the requirements for certain lines of insurance.
"We are excited about the plans for our Government Affairs division. Lee and Regan will make a strong team and we will continue to make a lasting impact for our industry,” said IIAT President & Executive Director Marit Peters.
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The Texas Senate has taken decisive action to stand with Texas small businesses.
SB 6 protects health care providers, first responders, businesses, schools, and houses of worship from a potential wave of COVID-19 related lawsuits.
A new rule requires individuals, agencies, and companies with a TDI license or registration to designate an email address we can use to send official communications.
The Keep Texas Trucking Coalition (KTTC) released the following statement regarding the passage on second reading of House Bill 19 by the Texas House of Representatives.
Read more about legislative efforts IIAT supports to end abusive lawsuits.
Insurance rates for Texas small businesses are skyrocketing because of the massive increase in lawyer-driven commercial vehicle lawsuits. “It’s getting to the point where people don’t want to insure small business in Texas because there’s so much liability.”
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The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a bulletin with guidance on adjusting claims for damage from the recent winter storm.
Capitol Inside, a prominent news source on state politics in Texas, has once again recognized IIAT among the top trade association lobbyists in Texas.
Throughout the legislative process, the Big “I" was the only producer group that advocated on behalf of agents and brokers to exclude them from this new onerous requirement. For various reasons, the other producer groups did not engage.
