Did you miss the changes #txlege passed this session in relation to agent licensing and certification? Texas Department of Insurance hosted a webinar discussing what agents should be looking out for! View the recording here.
Changes to Texas Agent Licensing & Certifications
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 8/9/21 1:05 PM
Topics: Certifications & Designations #NAIFAProud Members Voice of the Agent
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The WISH Act-- What Is It?
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/14/21 5:17 PM
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) has filed H.R. 4289, the "Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act." The WISH Act would impose a 0.3% payroll tax on workers and 0.3% payroll tax on employers. The monthly benefit would start at $3,6000 and rise with inflation.
Topics: Certifications & Designations Advocacy Long-Term Care #NAIFAProud State Advocacy Federal Advocacy
Texas Department of Insurance Issues Bulletin
By Bianca Alonso NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Manager on 7/14/21 12:40 PM
The Texas Department of Insurance has issued a bulletin listing major changes to agent licensing provisions during the 87th Legislature. Those include: