Sec. 701.109. REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION BY INSURER. (a) An insurer who conducts an independent investigation of suspected insurance fraud is not required to complete that investigation before requesting that the commissioner conduct an investigation.
(b) When requesting the commissioner to conduct an investigation, the insurer shall draft a report of the insurer's findings and submit the report and any related investigation file to the commissioner as soon as practicable on the conclusion of the insurer's independent investigation.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 2388), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle F - Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft
Chapter 701 - Insurance Fraud Investigations
Section 701.101. Insurance Fraud Unit
Section 701.102. Investigation of Certain Acts of Fraud
Section 701.103. Disciplinary Action; Report to Other Agencies
Section 701.104. Department Investigators
Section 701.105. Assistance From Law Enforcement
Section 701.106. Subpoena Authority
Section 701.107. Certain Agencies' Duty to Provide Information