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TexasTowelie

(111,322 posts)
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 01:31 AM Apr 2015

Senate Advances Limits on Hail Damage Insurance Claims

The Senate has voted to impose limits on Texas homeowners filing insurance claims for roof damage following hailstorms -- despite opponents' worries it favors insurers over policyholders.

Republican Sen. Larry Taylor's proposal establishes deadlines for filing claims and strengthens penalties for inflating claims adjustments.

It was approved 21-10 Wednesday, but needs a final vote before clearing the Senate.

Taylor said it will stop groups trolling neighborhoods after large storms, signing up people with minimal damage in hopes of building large lawsuits against insurers.

[font color=green]Why am I not surprised? Senator Taylor owns an insurance agency.[/font]

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Senate Advances Limits on Hail Damage Insurance Claims (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2015 OP
Well that just sucks! newfie11 Apr 2015 #1
I haven't read the details of the new rules to determine how long the timeframe has been shortened. TexasTowelie Apr 2015 #2

newfie11

(8,159 posts)
1. Well that just sucks!
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 04:28 AM
Apr 2015

Lets change rules now that folks have hail damage. Of course the fact people have been paying for hail coverage means nothing apparently.

WOW how is this legal?

TexasTowelie

(111,322 posts)
2. I haven't read the details of the new rules to determine how long the timeframe has been shortened.
Thu Apr 30, 2015, 05:35 AM
Apr 2015

I saw a different article about changes made to the Texas Windstorm Ins. Association for hurricane coverage that was very brief. Hopefully, I'll find something more detailed and post it soon.

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