Sec. 551.103. CANCELLATION. For the purposes of this subchapter, an insurer has canceled an insurance policy if the insurer, without the consent of the insured:
(1) terminates coverage provided under the policy;
(2) refuses to provide additional coverage to which the insured is entitled under the policy; or
(3) except as provided by Section 551.1055, reduces or restricts coverage under the policy by endorsement or other means.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (S.B. 417), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 551 - Practices Relating to Declination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of Insurance Policies
Subchapter C. Declination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal Of
Section 551.102. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 551.104. Authorized Cancellation of Policies
Section 551.105. Nonrenewal of Policies; Notice Required
Section 551.1053. Mandatory Nonrenewal of Private Passenger Automobile Insurance Policies
Section 551.1055. Changes to Policy on Renewal
Section 551.106. Renewal and Reinstatement of Personal Automobile Insurance Policies
Section 551.107. Renewal of Certain Policies; Premium Surcharge Authorized; Notice
Section 551.108. Insurer Records
Section 551.109. Insurer Statement
Section 551.110. Liability for Disclosure