OTHER RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

Here are a few other resources for information on insurance and insolvencies.

Texas Department of Insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulates the state's insurance industry, oversees the administration of the Texas workers' compensation system, performs the duties of the State Fire Marshal's office, and provides administrative support to the Office Employee Counsel - a separate agency.

The Texas Insurance Code requires TDI to regulate the business of insurance in Texas, protect and ensure the fair treatment of consumers, ensure fair compensation in the insurance industry to foster a competitive market, administer the Texas workers' compensation system as provided by the Texas Labor Code, and ensure that the insurance code other laws regarding insurance and insurance companies are executed.

National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations
The National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA) is a voluntary association made up of the life and health guaranty associations of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

NOLHGA was founded in 1983 when the state guaranty associations determined that there was a need for a mechanism to help them coordinate their efforts to provide protection to policyholders when a life or health insurance company insolvency affects people in many states.

National Association of Insurance Commissioners
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the organization of the insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories.

Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association
The Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (TPCIGA) is a non-profit, unincorporated association of all Texas licensed property and casualty insurers. It was created by the Texas legislature to provide protections to Texas insurance policyholders and claimants when a property and casualty insurance company fails.