Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0017-03

April 15, 2003

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: weather-related events

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 7, 2003 through April 8, 2003, in the counties of Bexar, Cameron, Chambers, Crockett, Dimmit, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Hidalgo, Jefferson, Starr, and Wharton 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