Purpose: The board oversees the association, which helps to protect Texans if a life, accident or health insurer or a health maintenance organization fails.
| Name | Member type | Term expires | Board position | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia McCandless | Large Insurer Representative | 09/30/2029 | HCSC/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | |
| Ted Kennedy | Large Insurer Representative | 09/30/2029 | Secretary | AIG/Corebridge Financial |
| James M. Harrison | Large Insurer Representative | 09/30/2027 | Vice Chair | The Principal Insurance Group |
| James G. Lewis | Other Insurer Representative | 09/30/2025 | Central Security Life Insurance Company | |
| Mark Williams | Other Insurer Representative | 9/30/2025 | National Farm Life Insurance Company | |
| Dean Frigo | Public | 09/30/2025 | Treasurer | Finance Director, City of Amarillo |
| Frank Beaman | Public | 09/30/2027 | Faith Community Health System, CEO | |
| David Sommer | Public | 09/30/2027 | St. Mary’s University, Risk Management Professor | |
| James E. Huckaby | Public | 09/30/2029 | Chair | Risk Manager, Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX |
In accordance with Texas Insurance Code Sections 463.053, the board shall consist of nine members:
- three large insurer representatives from the 50-member insurers with the largest total direct premium income.
- Two representatives are from member insurers other than those 50-member insurers described above; and
- four public member
- HMO representative encouraged by SB 1153 (86R).
Terms: Members serve six-year staggered terms.
For more information about this board, visit TLHIGA.
Want to serve on this board? Visit our boards and committees webpage to learn more about our current openings and how to apply.