The Alinsco Insurance Lobby was extremely busy guarding independent agents from the countless dangerous bills presented. We are pleased that the legislation we targeted did not pass, as the majority of the bills presented would have increased insurance rates in an already painful market for consumers. There were countless irresponsible bills put forward.
We aimed at bills that sought to complicate the appraisal process and increase timelines. We targeted bills seeking to expand or redefine coverages, which would have also increased premiums for consumers. Additionally, we targeted bills seeking to remove underwriting criteria and those that would increase litigation.
Texas consumers are already paying 45% more for their auto insurance than they were paying just two years ago. It would be misguided to put more pressure on Texas consumers' pocketbooks, considering the impact of inflation.
Alinsco is the leader in Austin, providing a lobby directed at the needs of independent agents. No other MGA spent the time or dollars to protect independent agent interests.
Here are the bills shut down in the 88th session:
HB 150 (J. Johnson) – Prohibiting Oral Releases
HB 597 (Jetton) – Appraisal Procedure
HB 1235 (E. Thompson) – Diminished value
HB 1320 (Geren) – Uninsured motorist
HB 1321 (Clardy) – Vehicle Repair
HB 1437 (Clardy) – Appraisal Procedure
HB 1656 (Capriglione) – Payment of Deductibles
HB 1716 (Guillen) – Minimum Liability Coverage
HB 1321 (Clardy) – Motor vehicle repair
HB 597 (Jetton) – Appraisal Procedure
HB 601 (Jetton) – Deceptive Practices
HB 1352 (Hernandez) – Uninsured / Underinsured
HB 2017 (Oliverson) – Innovation Waivers
HB 725 (Rose) – Discrimination
HB 831 (Johnson) – Discrimination
HB 850 (Reynolds) – Discrimination
HB 645 (Toth) – Prohibiting Value-Based Criteria
HB 4194 (Perez) – Appraisal Process
SB 474 (Springer) – Minimum Liability Coverage
SB 153 (Springer) – Proof of Insurance
SB 167 (Springer) – Excluded coverage pool
SB 554 (Hughes) – Appraisal Procedures
SB 110 (Menendez) – Discrimination
If you would like to know more about how these bills would have harmed your clients and your business I am available to discuss them at anytime.
In service to you,
Don Owens
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