TDI calls for data collection for 2019 North Texas storm

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued a data call to all insurers, including surplus lines insurers and insurers licensed to write property and casualty insurance in Texas, for the wind, hail, thunderstorm, and flood event that took place on October 20, 2019, in North Texas. Please visit TDI’s website for data call instructions and related information.

Only companies required to report property lines in 2020 under the statistical plan are required to report data for this event. A list of the surplus lines companies which are required to respond to the data call can be found directly on TDI’s website relating to the data collection bulletin.

Companies must send all reports to TDI’s statistical agent, Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO). ISO needs reporting insurers to complete the attached form on Bulletin #B-0040-20 to set up the appropriate credentials for statistical reporting. Please return the form to ISO at TXCatStatAgent@verisk.com. Any questions about registering with ISO should be sent to TXCatStatAgent@verisk.com. Once your registration is processed, ISO will provide you with your credentials and relevant reporting instructions.

Property insurers should contact ISO even if the company does not have any claims to report for the wind, hail, thunderstorm, and flood event. These companies will still be required to respond to TDI’s bulletin as provided in the statistical plan.

The first report for data as of September 30, 2020, is due December 28, 2020. Subsequent reports are due on a quarterly basis, 30 days after the end of the quarter. For any questions about how to submit data to ISO, please contact TXCatStatAgent@verisk.com.