Sec. 406.010. CLAIMS SERVICE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION. (a) An insurance carrier shall provide claims service:
(1) through offices of the insurance carrier located in this state; or
(2) by other resident representatives with full power to act for the insurance carrier.
(b) Each insurance carrier shall designate persons to provide claims service in sufficient numbers and at appropriate locations to reasonably service policies written by the carrier. If an insurance carrier uses the services of a person required to hold a certificate of authority under Chapter 4151, Insurance Code, the carrier must comply with the requirements of that chapter.
(c) The commissioner by rule shall further specify the requirements of this section.
(d) A person commits an administrative violation if the person violates a rule adopted under this section.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.029, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1176 (H.B. 472), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 406 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
Subchapter A. Coverage Election; Security Procedures
Section 406.002. Coverage Generally Elective
Section 406.003. Methods of Obtaining Coverage
Section 406.004. Employer Notice to Division
Section 406.005. Employer Notice to Employees; Administrative Violation
Section 406.007. Termination of Coverage by Employer; Notice
Section 406.008. Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Coverage by Insurance Company; Notice
Section 406.009. Collecting and Maintaining Information; Monitoring and Enforcing Compliance
Section 406.010. Claims Service; Administrative Violation
Section 406.011. Austin Representative; Administrative Violation