March 30, 2018 | Volume 8
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Hurricane Harvey
TWIA Appraisal Process and Deadlines
If a policyholder does not request appraisal by their Hurricane Harvey claim’s deadline, they waive their right to dispute the amount TWIA has agreed to pay for the covered portion of their loss.
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Depopulation
Depopulation Update: Policyholders Have Until May 31 to Stay with TWIA
If a policyholder wants their wind and hail policy to transfer to a new insurance carrier, they do not need to take any action for it to automatically transfer on June 1.
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Hurricane Harvey
TWIA Claims Assistance Workshops in April
Our next Claims Assistance Workshops will be held April 11 and 12 in Rockport and Port Aransas. Speak directly with TWIA employees about Harvey claims, coverages, and more.
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Resources for Agents
Prepare for Spring Storms
Spring is officially here! And often, this means stormy weather for Texas. Check out these tools and resources to help you when claim volume spikes after severe weather.
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Resources for Agents
FAQ: Increased Cost of Construction Coverage
Increased cost of construction (ICC) coverage is an endorsement that provides a policyholder with additional coverage to help pay extra costs they incur to comply with building ordinances and laws in an area. Learn more about this coverage type with our new FAQ.
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Hurricane Harvey
Many Harvey Repairs Will Need a Certificate of Compliance
Please remind your clients that many of their Harvey repairs will require a Windstorm Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8 or WPI-8-C) for their property to remain eligible for TWIA coverage.
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Updates and Improvements
Policy Lapse Notices for Policyholders Are Back
We have reinstated our Policy Lapse Notice letters. Policyholders will be mailed this notice via USPS 10 days after the expiration date of their policy to inform them they do not have coverage.
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Updates and Improvements
New Website, New Features

On March 19, we launched our redesigned website. If you have not visited it yet, we invite you to explore www.twia.org and discover its new and updated features.


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Updates and Improvements
Policy Center for Commercial and Manufactured Home Policies
On February 12, Policy Center for Commercial and Manufactured Home Policies went live. Agents must now use Policy Center for all new and renewal policy submissions, regardless of line of coverage.
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