Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0026-02

May 16, 2002

To: ALL COMPANIES, CORPORATIONS, EXCHANGES, MUTUALS, RECIPROCALS, ASSOCIATIONS, LLOYDS, OR OTHER INSURERS WRITING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TO OTHER AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY

Re: Regarding Weather-Related Events Occurring on 4/29-30/02 Determined a Catastrophe for Claims Processing

In accordance with the Insurance Code, Article 21.55 §5(d), and 28 TAC 5.9303, the Texas Department of Insurance has determined the weather-related events occurring on April 29, 2002 through April 30, 2002, in the counties of Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Wise and Young, are a catastrophe for the purpose of claims processing.

Claims resulting directly from the above-defined catastrophe shall be subject to the additional time periods allowed by Article 21.55 §5(d), Texas Insurance Code for the processing of claims.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Hamilton, Associate Commissioner
Property & Casualty Program MC 104-PC

For more information, contact: ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov