Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0034-03

September 10, 2003

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

Re: Commissioner's Order No. 03-0803, adoption of new and/or adjusted 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 model private passenger automobile physical damage rating symbols for the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual.

The Commissioner of Insurance, by Commissioner's Order No. 03-0803, has adopted new and/or adjusted 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 model private passenger automobile physical damage rating symbols for the Texas Automobile Rules and Rating Manual (the Manual). The new and/or adjusted symbols for the Manual's Symbols and Identification Section reflect data compiled on damageability, repairability, and other relevant loss factors for the listed 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 model vehicles.

The amendments were adopted to become effective November 11, 2003, which is 60 days after publication of the Commissioner's action in the Texas Register.

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

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