@TCAIS

Work with legislators, regulators & consumers to find policy solutions that will improve insurance affordability & accessibility in Texas.

Austin, Texas
Joined June 2009
Wildfire mitigation takes a collection of actions, so it can feel overwhelming. But the most important step to reducing your wildfire risk is simply getting started! IBHS Senior Wildfire Fellow Mark Novak shares a few science-backed actions homeowners can take today to work toward a Wildfire Prepared property.
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Congrats to TCAIS leader Beaman Floyd, who was recognized yesterday with the Raymond Mauk Leadership Award by @InsCouncilTx for making a “significant contribution to the Texas property and casualty insurance market” during his career. Well deserved! members.insurancecouncil.org…
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No hurricane made landfall in the U.S. 2025 – yet the U.S. still saw more than $100 billion in insured losses for the sixth consecutive year. Losses are being driven by construction costs and severe thunderstorms. #weather #catastrophe #insurance insurancebusinessmag.com/us/…
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It’s amazing how technology has changed hurricane prediction in just 9 years since Hurricane Harvey. That doesn’t mean Texans should be complacent during this #hurricane season, however: Preparation and awareness remain key. #weather #insurance kristv.com/weather/hurricane…
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Having a great vacation? You might want to keep it to yourself, while you’re away. Share after, not during - more than 75% of convicted burglars describe social media and Google Street View as tools they use when selecting targets. #theft #insurance liveinsurancenews.com/texas-…
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A “quieter” #hurricane season isn’t necessarily good news for individuals or #insurers. Even a weak hurricane can produce severe losses, due to increased development on coastlines, higher home values and elevated reconstruction costs. bit.ly/3RfxxtV
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#Weather is the No. 1 driver of homeowners claims & insurer costs in Texas. We can’t control weather, but risk mitigation & resiliency can help keep coverage available & more affordable, TCAIS noted in #txlege committee testimony. Learn more: bit.ly/4w0IZrY #Insurance
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Not surprising, that Texas continues to be one of the leading states in the number of lightning-related homeowners #insurance claims. Texas in 2025 had the highest average cost per claim among the top states at $60,382 per claim, per @iiiorg. #weather #lightning
Lightning is one of the most underestimated risks for homeowners. Triple-I says lightning-related claim payouts hit $1.65B in 2025, with average claims topping $26K. See the latest trends and ways to reduce risk: iii.org/press-release/triple…⚡
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Storms don't follow a schedule - and neither do hail researchers. 🌩️ From forecasting and storm targeting to collecting and analyzing hail, every day during the @IBHS_org Hail Field Experiment is different. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to study real-world hail.
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#NEW: IBHS has completed three big updates to our Wildfire Prepared Program: 🏢 Expanded the program to include multifamily properties and neighborhoods 🏠 Updated our single-family home requirements to make the mitigation process easier to navigate 📝 Simplified program naming to better reflect levels of wildfire protection These updates reflect the latest IBHS research on reducing home ignition and structure-to-structure fire spread while helping make wildfire mitigation more practical and scalable for property owners and communities. See the latest changes at wildfireprepared.org.
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Hurricane season begins June 1. Are you ready? Now is the time to prepare your home and property.
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Today marks the start of #HurricaneSeason, but it’s not too late to prepare your home and reduce the risk of costly storm damage. Find science-backed tips in IBHS’s #HurricaneReady guide to strengthen your property and protect what matters most this season: ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhome/
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Today is the start of hurricane season, which runs through the end of November. If you aren’t already prepared, now’s the time to do so. When a hurricane is on the radar, it’s too late. Learn more: noaa.gov/hurricane-prep #hurricane #disaster #insurance
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Gov. @GregAbbott_TX has proclaimed this Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas. @TDEM has all the tips on how to get ready before a hurricane forms. Hurricane season starts Monday. tdem.texas.gov/prepare #hurricane #insurance
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Hurricane season starts June 1. 🌪️ Make a plan, build an emergency kit, review evacuation routes, and stay informed before storms threaten Texas communities. Follow the @TDEM for updates. TexasReady.gov #TexasReady #TDEM
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With Texas seeing strong spring storms, National Contractor Fraud Awareness Week is a good time to remind consumers to be cautious to avoid scams when hiring to get that damage repaired. Contractors and roofers are not regulated in Texas. carriermanagement.com/news/2…
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A contest Texans – and their roofs - don’t want to win. Texas logged 902 #hail events with major damage in 2025, way more than #2 Illinois with 375 major hail events. #insurance #weather @wfaa @JasonWheelerTV wfaa.com/article/money/busin…
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#Hail is a driver for property damage and #insurance claims in Texas. This recent quote nails it: “A good hailstorm in Dallas-Fort Worth is almost like having a #hurricane. It's so expensive. Especially because of the comparative frequency between a hurricane and a hailstorm.”
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