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Purpose of the Association


The Association was created by statute and is subject to regulatory supervision of the Department of Insurance. The purpose of the Association is to make automobile bodily injury and property damage liability insurance required by the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act available to eligible applicants, subject to the rules of the Association.

The Association has established procedures for the equitable distribution of applications for insurance to be assigned to insurance companies. All insurance companies (except ineligible county mutuals) authorized to write motor vehicle liability policies in the State of Texas must be members of the Association and participate in its operation.

The Association is governed by Chapter 2151 , Texas Insurance Code, and its Plan of Operation, which has been approved by the Commissioner of Insurance.

 

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Producer Certification FAQ's


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  1. How does a producer become certified with TAIPA?


  2. Who is eligible for certification with TAIPA?


  3. Is there a fee for certification?


  4. What revisions of the application form are acceptable?


  5. Since I'm licensed with the Texas Department of Insurance, am I automatically certified to submit business through TAIPA?


  6. What if I don't want to become certified? Can I still send TAIPA applications?


  7. How do I know what type of license I hold or if my license is current?


  8. Can a solicitor obtain certification with TAIPA?


  9. Can a solicitor submit applications for assignment on behalf of the principal producer?


  10. What if I don't have an active company appointment?


  11. What if I want to place all my business through TAIPA instead of my standard carrier?


  12. May a certified producer issue ID cards?


  13. What is TAIPA's Electronic Submission Procedure?


  14. What are TAIPA's rules and regulations regarding the Producer Certification Program and the Electronic Submission Procedure?


  15. When was TAIPA's Producer Certification Program implemented?


  16. What sort of education and training resources does TAIPA have available for certified producers and their staff?


  17. What if I have further questions regarding TAIPA's Producer Certification Program?


Questions & Answers

  1. How does an producer become certified with TAIPA?

    In order to become certified with TAIPA, producers must complete TAIPA's Application for Certification and return it to the TAIPA office, with a copy of the current producer's license from the Texas Department of Insurance.

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  2. Who is eligible for certification with TAIPA?

    Any producer licensed to sell automobile liability coverage in Texas is eligible for certification with the Association; refer to TAIPA Bulletin 12.

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  3. Is there a fee for certification?

    TAIPA certification is free: there are no fees charged for certification.
    There are fees for certain supplies, such as pre-printed application forms and binder forms for the Electronic Submission Procedure telephone call. Additionally, producers must have access to the TAIPA Rules and Rating Manual available on our website.

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  4. What revisions of the application form are acceptable?

    Private passenger applications must be submitted on the 06/2007 revision of the application.
    Public and commercial applications must be submitted on the 06/2007 revision of the application.

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  5. Since I'm licensed with the Texas Department of Insurance, am I automatically certified to submit business through TAIPA?

    TAIPA is an administrative service office; we are not an insurance company. The certification process is different from the state licensing and company appointment process.

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  6. What if I don't want to become certified? Can I still send TAIPA applications?

    Any producer licensed in the state of Texas may submit applications to TAIPA, regardless of TAIPA certification status; however the assigned carrier will require that the producer of record named on the policy be certified with TAIPA. The advantages to becoming a TAIPA-certified producer are:
    • Only certified producers may use the Electronic Submission Procedure (ESP and EASi) to bind coverage.
    • Only certified producers receive commission on applications written through TAIPA.
    • Only certified producers may service the policy once issued by a carrier.
    There's really no reason not to get certified by TAIPA; it's a simple process.

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  7. How do I know what type of license I hold or if my license is current?

    For licensing information, please contact the Texas Department of Insurance licensing division at (512) 322-3503.

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  8. Can a solicitor obtain certification with TAIPA?

    Solicitors are ineligible for certification with TAIPA. The producer for which a solicitor solicits business may be eligible for certification.

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  9. Can a solicitor submit applications for assignment on behalf of the principal producer?

    If the principal producer is certified with TAIPA, then the solicitor may service assignments through TAIPA on behalf of the certified producer.

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  10. What if I don't have an active company appointment?

    As TAIPA is an avenue of last resort, producers must hold an active company appointment in order to obtain certification with TAIPA.

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  11. What if I want to place all my business through TAIPA instead of my standard carrier?

    TAIPA is an avenue of last resort; insureds are required to be rejected by at least two primary carriers before considering TAIPA.

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  12. May a certified producer issue ID cards?

    Producers do not have binding authority on TAIPA business. ID Cards may not be issued on TAIPA business without express authorization from the assigned carrier. TAIPA is not an insurance company. If an insured requires proof of insurance, the coverage may be bound through TAIPA's Electronic Submission Procedure. Producers may wish to provide TAIPA clients a written memo on the agency's letterhead explaining the TAIPA process for verification purposes.

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  13. What is TAIPA's Electronic Submission Procedure?

    Using the Electronic Submission Procedure (ESP) and Electronic Application Submission Interface (EASi), certified producers may bind coverage through TAIPA.

    This procedure is discussed in more detail in Bulletin 12 and the TAIPA Producer's Guide. For additional questions regarding the ESP or EASi system, please contact the Association office at (512) 444-4441.

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  14. What are TAIPA's rules and regulations regarding the Producer Certification Program, the Electronic Submission Procedure and the Electronic Application Submission Interface?

    Please refer to the Producer Certification Rules of Operation, outlined in the TAIPA Producer's Guide, for specific rules and regulations.

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  15. When was TAIPA's Producer Certification Program implemented?

    TAIPA's PCP was implemented May 1, 1995; refer to TAIPA Bulletin 12 for more information.

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  16. What sort of education and training resources does TAIPA have available for certified producers and their staff?

    TAIPA conducts periodic producer training seminars around the state. TAIPA also has a producer training video available. More information is available on the TAIPA > Get Educated! > Training page.

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  17. What if I have further questions regarding TAIPA's Producer Certification Program?

    TAIPA recommends that you first check to make sure your questions are not already answered elsewhere, especially in the TAIPA Producer's Guide, TAIPA bulletins , or other areas of this site. If you cannot find an answer, or have additional questions or comments regarding TAIPA's Producer Certification Program, you may contact TAIPA's offices in Austin at (512) 444-4441. You can also email TAIPA's Plan Services Department at custsvc@taipa.org.

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EASi

To access the EASi website, follow this link:

EASi Access!

 

For more information on EASi, consult the EASi User Guide.

Details on How-to Apply through TAIPA using EASi is found in the EASi's How-to Apply page.

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ESP

Electronic Submission Procedure -

For more information on ESP, consult the ESP User Guide.

Details on how to apply through TAIPA using ESP is found in ESP's How-to Apply section.

Binder Log/Order Forms and Retraction forms can also be found in this section.

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For Producers

Forms & Documents

Use the menu on the left to find links to useful .PDF files. You may download and use these forms or documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available on the Adobe website.

How-to & FAQ

The How-to section provides information on a few important procedures. You may also refer to the FAQ section for common questions asked by Producers.

 

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Servicing Carriers & TPA Info
Carrier Info

For Companies

Quotas & Carrier/TPA Info

Use the links on the left menu to find more information on Quotas or Servicing Carriers and Third Party Administration Contacts.

Forms & Documents

Use the menu on the left to find links to useful .PDF files. You may download and use these forms or documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available on the Adobe website.

Statistical Data

This section contains valuable data that can be analyzed or used for reference.

FAQ's

Please refer to the TAIPA and Rule 9 FAQ's to answer common questions regarding Companies.

 

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Forms & Docs
Plan of Operations
FAQ
TAIPA

For Insured

Forms & Documents

Use the menu on the left to find links to useful .PDF files. You may download and use these forms or documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available on the Adobe website.

How-to

The How-to section provides information on a few important procedures.

FAQ's

Please refer to the TAIPA FAQ's to answer common questions for the Insured.

 

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Links

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Other Insurance related information:

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
New Mailing Address: Physical Address:
P. O. Box 99090
Austin, Texas 78709-9090		 5700 South Mopac Expressway
Building C, Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78739
Main Phone Number: 512-899-4900 Main Fax Number: 512-899-4950

 

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