August 2008:

Nonsubscribers Must File Forms to DWC The state-required notices for both nonsubscribing and subscribing businesses have been revised to reflect the change in administration from the Texas Workers Compensation Commission (TWCC) to the new Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) at the Texas Department of Insurance. PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

June 2008:

PENALTY DEADLINE IS SET FOR June 6, 2008 / NONSUBSCRIBERS MUST FILE REQUIRED DWC FORMS The (TDI) Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) reports that administrative penalties will be levied against nonsubscribing businesses that have not filed the Employer’s Notice of No Coverage or Termination of Coverage (DWC Form-005) beginning on June 6, 2008. This form is required to be filed EACH year! PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

June 2007:

Nonsubscriber Legislative Update We are happy to report that no legislation passed that will affect nonsubscribing employers. The Texas Association of Business and other trade groups managed to prevent any anti-nonsubscriber bills from seeing the Governor's desk. The link in red (above) is a list of the nonsubscriber bills that were filed, but failed in the process. PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

October 2005:

Important News on New TXDOT Insurance Requirement/HB 2702 (HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS MUST PROVIDE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE) As of September 1, 2005 household goods carriers are required to provide either workers’ compensation insurance or accidental insurance coverage for their employees. If a household goods carrier chooses the accidental insurance option, Section 643.106 of the Transportation Code provides that the coverage must be obtained from a reliable insurance company approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) that is authorized to write accidental insurance policies in this state or a surplus lines insurer under specific sections of the Texas Insurance Code. PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

July 2005:

Announcing our new "WEBQUOTE" form! (DOES NOT require username and password) This form is for online submissions for Non-Subscriber quotes. The format is just like the "FAX-A-QUOTE" form that you may be already accustomed to, but now you have the convenience of completing and submitting the same information via your computer. Please click here to view this new form. Please note, this form can also be accessed anytime on our website on the "FORMS" page. Please let us know how you like our new "WEBQUOTE" form and let us know if you have any questions regarding the use of this form. Thanks!

June 2005:

79th Legislative Session Ends and Provides New Reforms Employers Maintain the Freedom to Operate as Responsible Nonsubscribers PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

June 2005:

Announcing! A Brand New Workers' Comp Market! Sample Classes Include: Auto Repair, PEO's, Office Equipment, Consultants, Carpentry, Electrical Contractors, Grocery Stores, Hotel/Motel, Landscape, Retail Stores, Land Grating, Physicians, Restaurants, Fence Erection, AND MANY MORE! PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader

June 2005:

Announcing! A New Occupational Accident Plan for Nonsubscribers! Plan Features Include: Part A: CSL/ Covers Medical, Disability & A,D&D; Part B: Employer’s Liability with “Duty to Defend” Outside the Limits of the Policy; and ERISA: Plan included with Binding Arbitration Agreement PDF File - Requires Adobe Reader