Best's News


Best’s News & Research Service subscription required - August 25, 2026 03:27 PM (EDT)

Texas Governor Orders Regulator to Prohibit Certain Homeowners Underwriting

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the state’s insurance regulator to take several actions, including bans on certain underwriting and pricing practices, in hopes of making insurance . . .

-- This content requires a subscription --

Already a Subscriber?

Log in  Register your purchase

Not a Subscriber?

Best's News & Research Service

A subscription includes:

  • BestDay
  • Best's News
  • Best's Review
  • Best's Research
  • Best's Special Reports & Commentaries
  • Best's Rankings
  • and more...

Subscribe

Receive emails featuring AM Best's news and research
Opt-in

Texas Automobile Insurers Homeowners Insurance Premiums Property And Casualty Insurance State Regulation Automobile Insurance Property And Casualty Insurers State Legislation Personal Automobile Insurance


Latest News

CONFERENCES
Weekly Calendar: AM Best's Reinsurance Market Briefing at Rendez-Vous de Septembre
Aug 25, 2026 04:14 PM (EDT)
PEOPLE IN INSURANCE
Canada Life Appoints Managing Director, Bulk Purchase Annuities
Aug 25, 2026 04:00 PM (EDT)
LIFE REINSURANCE
Sun Life, Wilton Re Team Up to Form Wilton Life Re, Initial Capitalization of $900 Million
Aug 25, 2026 03:49 PM (EDT)
PEOPLE IN INSURANCE
Nationwide's Chief Customer, Strategy and Innovation Officer to Retire
Aug 25, 2026 03:41 PM (EDT)
PEOPLE IN INSURANCE
Allianz Trade Asia-Pacific Appoints CEO for China
Aug 25, 2026 03:34 PM (EDT)

More from Best’s News


Trending

1
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS
Cayman Islands Formally Submits Application for Qualified Jurisdiction With NAIC
Aug 21, 2026 03:04 PM (EDT)
2
ELECTION NEWS
Oklahoma Republican Insurance Commissioner Candidates Prep for Runoff
Aug 21, 2026 03:48 PM (EDT)
3
EARNINGS
Africa Re's First-Half Profit Falls on Currency Changes
Aug 24, 2026 01:10 PM (EDT)
4
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS
Orion180 Plans IPO, but Would Remain Controlled By Its Founder and CEO
Aug 21, 2026 04:25 PM (EDT)
5
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Zurich Australia Closes on $275.7 Million ClearView Acquisition
Aug 24, 2026 12:42 PM (EDT)
1
LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
Investment Firm TWG Global Agrees to Swap $6.5 Billion in Affiliated Assets Held by Delaware Life
Aug 18, 2026 12:00 PM (EDT)
2
ELECTION NEWS
Oklahoma Republican Insurance Commissioner Candidates Prep for Runoff
Aug 21, 2026 03:48 PM (EDT)
3
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Delaware Regulator Updates on Review of Brighthouse Acquisition
Aug 18, 2026 03:13 PM (EDT)
4
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS
Cayman Islands Formally Submits Application for Qualified Jurisdiction With NAIC
Aug 21, 2026 03:04 PM (EDT)
5
INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS
Orion180 Plans IPO, but Would Remain Controlled By Its Founder and CEO
Aug 21, 2026 04:25 PM (EDT)
1
LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
TruStage Shuts Down Network Amid Cybersecurity Incident
Jul 16, 2026 10:52 AM (EDT)
2
BEST'S CREDIT RATING ACTION
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Members of Ledgebrook Insurance Group
Aug 10, 2026 04:20 PM (EDT)
3
BANKRUPTCY
Investment Firm 777 Partners Files For Bankruptcy After Co-Founder Is Accused in $500M Fraud
Aug 13, 2026 03:58 PM (EDT)
4
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Delaware Life Insurance, Clear Spring Life Acknowledge Grand Jury Subpoenas
Jul 21, 2026 02:59 PM (EDT)
5
BEST'S CREDIT RATING ACTION
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Negative for Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company
Aug 07, 2026 04:01 PM (EDT)

    

1
BEST'S CREDIT RATING ACTION
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Members of Ledgebrook Insurance Group
Aug 10, 2026 04:20 PM (EDT)
2
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Delaware Life Insurance, Clear Spring Life Acknowledge Grand Jury Subpoenas
Jul 21, 2026 02:59 PM (EDT)
3
LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURERS
TruStage Shuts Down Network Amid Cybersecurity Incident
Jul 16, 2026 10:52 AM (EDT)
4
BEST'S CREDIT RATING ACTION
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of National Indemnity Company and Its Affiliates
Apr 16, 2026 12:04 PM (EDT)
5
FINES AND PENALTIES
California DOI Warns Tesla Insurance Could Be Suspended Unless Claims Handling Is Addressed
Oct 06, 2025 04:17 PM (EDT)