The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) announced Michelle Kranes as deputy commissioner of the Strategy and Performance Division on August 17. Kranes will oversee the division that supports TDI’s strategic planning, performance and risk management, and …
When you buy renters insurance, make sure you understand exactly what your policy covers. Some liability-only renters insurance policies don’t pay for your personal property. Ask your agent or insurance company to explain what the policy covers—and what it …
For law clerks Evan Hancock and Edwin Griffis, working at the Texas Department of Insurance has been more than a traditional internship. It has given them a chance to explore public service, contribute to meaningful legal work, and experience the open, …
Metal roofs are fire resistant, energy efficient, and can last longer than standard shingled roofs. If you’re thinking about switching to one, here are four things to know about how it could affect your home insurance. 1. A metal roof could lower your home …
Thinking about selling your car, truck or SUV? Don’t cancel your auto insurance just yet. Find out the right time to end your vehicle’s coverage so that you’re financially protected. Can I cancel my auto insurance before I sell my car? No. If you cancel …
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) offers tips to help Texans avoid auto insurance scams online, warning that scams and fake policies are on the rise. Scammers without a TDI license to sell insurance collect money but never use it to buy coverage with …
DWC is happy to share several important updates regarding our organizational structure and leadership: DWC is launching a new program area, AI Innovation and Integration, focused on the responsible, mission-driven use of artificial intelligence to …
Do you have repairs or extra expenses from the July flooding or March storms in South Texas? Homeowners and renters with damage or other storm-related costs not covered by insurance policies can apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA might be able to …
Understanding your explanation of benefits (EOB) is an important part of managing your health care costs. An EOB shows what your doctor billed, what your health plan covered, and what you might have to pay. Knowing how to read this document can help you …
After years serving as an embedded insurance fraud prosecutor for the Texas Department of Insurance in Dallas County, Patrick Cryer is beginning a new chapter in Austin as TDI’s Chief Prosecutor and Fraud Counsel. The transition is more than a new title, …
Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Spanish-language spokesperson and translator Lorna Camacho won the Outstanding Women in Texas Government’s Rising Star award for making insurance information accessible to Hispanic communities across the state. The …
For nearly two decades, TDI Financial Regulation Division examiners Jacqueline Yarbrough- Whelpley and Claudia Martinez have dedicated their careers to one mission: protecting Texans by making sure insurance companies are financially sound and following …
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has created resources to give Texans access to data the agency collects about home insurance claims and premiums and home and auto rate filings. “By putting this information online, we’re strengthening transparency …
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is investigating a residential fire in Odessa that resulted in the death of one firefighter and injured six others. Firefighters from Odessa Fire Rescue and West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department were battling a fire …
Hurricane season starts June 1. You’ve mapped out an evacuation route, but have you reviewed your insurance coverage to make sure your family would be protected after a storm? Check these coverages: Wind insurance. Many home insurance policies don’t cover …
Spring typically brings the most severe thunder and hail to Texas. The transition from cool to warm weather can create a lot of energy and moisture – and storms. Use these tips to make sure your insurance is ready: Check your home insurance policy to see …
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will host a Speak Up, Texas! event in San Antonio on Friday, April 17. TDI Commissioner Amanda Crawford will talk about the home and auto insurance market, tips for shopping for insurance, and how TDI can help Texans …
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has honored Laminate Technologies Inc. in Waco, Texas, with the Lone Star Safety Award for exceptional dedication to protecting its employees through a strong and proactive safety …
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will host a Speak Up, Texas! event in Nacogdoches on Friday, April 10. TDI Commissioner Amanda Crawford will talk about the home and auto insurance market, tips for shopping for insurance, and how TDI can help Texans …
A Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) investigator and crime analyst played a key role in stopping a Russian national who filed $400 million in fake Medicare claims. Nikolai Buzolin was living in Houston in 2025 when he created a durable medical equipment …
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