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Texas Workers’ Compensation appeals panel

Purpose: The appeals panel exercises its discretion to interpret and apply the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) manual rules to the facts of disputes brought by policyholders.

Current board members
Name Member type Board position Employer
Jim Gavin Agent Representative   Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
Thomas Glasson Industry Representative   American International Group
Thomas Veitch Small Employer Representative   Langley & Banack, Inc.
David Voldan Industry Representative   Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Vacant Large Employer Representative   N/A
Jeff Hunt Commissioner Designee   Retired from TDI

 

In accord with the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance, Texas Miscellaneous Rules, Dispute Resolution Process, C-1, the panel consists of seven members:

  1. five voting members;
  2. one member from the staff of the Department; and
  3. one nonvoting technical

Terms: Members serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner.

 

Want to serve on this board? Visit our boards and committees webpage to learn more about our current openings and how to apply.

Last updated: 5/14/2024