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Tyler Beverages earns award for commitment to workplace safety

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) recognized Tyler Beverages with the Lone Star Safety Program Award on July 19, 2024, for its exemplary workplace health and safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses.




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New DWC ‘Brown Bag Series’ on dispute resolution

This fall DWC Hearings continues their Brown Bag Series with stakeholders in the Texas workers’ compensation system.




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SFMO investigation leads to three felony charges in Luling

A Luling individual is facing three criminal felony charges after a State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) investigation of a fire at a local business led to the discovery of contraband on the scene.




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La investigación de la Oficina del Jefe Estatal de Bomberos da lugar a tres cargos por delitos graves en Luling

Un individuo de Luling se enfrenta a tres cargos de delito grave después de que una investigación de la Oficina del Jefe Estatal de Bomberos (State Fire Marshal’s Office, SFMO, por su nombre y siglas en inglés) sobre un incendio en un negocio local llevó al descubrimiento de contrabando.




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TDI urges coastal residents to stay prepared for hurricanes

September is considered the peak of hurricane activity, but it’s important to remember hurricane season runs through November.




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El Departamento de Seguros de Texas recomienda a los residentes costeros a estar preparados para los huracanes

Septiembre se considera la etapa cumbre de la actividad ciclónica, pero es importante recordar que la temporada de huracanes se extiende hasta noviembre.




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Zara and Bershka to return to Russia as Z and Br

Spanish brands Zara and Bershka that left the Russian market after the start of the special operation in Ukraine plan to return. It is believed that their stores will reopen in Russia in early 2023, Mash Telegram channel reports. According to the channel, Bershka's new name will be Br, and Zara's — Z. The new owners of the business thus want to keep part of the former name in order to attract customers' attention. Other brands that are part of Inditex, such as Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, will return to the country as well.




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Russia's gold exports to China set new record since 2016

In October, Russian companies delivered 2.16 tons of gold worth $124.6 million to China — a record amount since 2016. Yet, Russia remains a marginal supplier in the Chinese market that is primarily dominated by suppliers from Switzerland and Canada. Russia's gold exports to China doubled in physical terms in October compared to the same period last year, having reached 2.16 tons, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China said, RBC reports. It goes about raw or semi-finished forms of gold. Supplies in monetary terms also doubled up to $124.6 million. Judging by China's monthly statistics, these are the largest supplies since 2016.




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Calendar year 2019 title insurance underwriters data call




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Utilization review and adverse determination requirements for experimental or investigational health care services




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Calendar year 2020 disallowed expenses data call




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Policyholders who have disabilities and are age 65 or older




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Calendar year 2020 Texas title insurance agent data call




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2021 call for annual experience and workers' compensation deductible plans




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Mandatory Data Call for Information on COVID-19 Injuries




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Title insurance underwriters data call




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Revised NCCI advisory loss costs and the Catastrophe (Other Than Certified Acts of Terrorism) Provision—instructions on making rate filings




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Data call for 2021 property direct written premium in the Texas catastrophe area




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Calendar year 2021 disallowed expenses data call




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Uvalde school shooting – health benefit plan guidance




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2022 HelpInsure.com price comparisons data call




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Insurer duty to act in good faith and to promptly pay settled claims




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Calendar year 2021 Texas title insurance agent data call




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Calendar year 2021 title insurance underwriters data call




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2022 call for annual experience and workers' compensation deductible plans




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Revised NCCI advisory loss costs—instructions on making rate filings




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Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association rates




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2023 HelpInsure.com price comparisons data call




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Data call for 2022 property direct written premium in the Texas catastrophe area




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Insurers and HMOs must update TDI contact information in documents




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Increase to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority fee (SB 224); form and rate filings




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Calendar year 2022 Texas title insurance agent data call




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Calendar year 2022 title insurance underwriters data call




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Reporting of cybersecurity incidents




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House Bill 1901's changes to filing of annual audit reports




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Calendar year 2022 disallowed expenses data call




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Insurance legislation enacted during the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023




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Information reported by advisory organizations under TIC Section 1805.053




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2023 call for annual experience and workers' compensation deductible plans




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Revised NCCI advisory loss costs—instructions on making rate filings




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Filing deadline for 2024 annual network adequacy reports




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Data call for 2023 property direct written premium in the Texas catastrophe area




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Filing deadline for 2024 annual network adequacy reports




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2024 HelpInsure.com price comparisons data call




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Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association rates




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Hurricane Beryl – property and casualty vacancy provisions and premium payments




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Hurricane Beryl – adjusters and repairs




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Hurricane Beryl – property and casualty underwriting, rating, and nonrenewing




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Hurricane Beryl – wind and flood losses




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Hurricane Beryl – life, accident, and health guidance