九色

Rates for High Risk Drivers in Texas Falling; Coverage Minimums to Rise

November 9, 2010

Insurance rates for high-risk drivers insured through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA) will decrease overall by 7.6 percent from 2010 rates effective Jan. 1, 2011. According to TAIPA, Texas Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin’s order decreases overall rates for TIAPA personal auto insurance policies.

Also effective Jan. 1, the minimum amounts of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage required to establish financial responsibility in Texas will be: 30/60/25, or $30,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in an accident; $60,000 for bodily injury to or death to two or more persons in one accident; and $25,000 for damage to or destruction of property in an accident.

Texas currently requires motorists to carry a minimum of $20,000 protection for bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage liability — or 20/50/25.

In 2010, TAIPA rates saw a 2.2-percent increase from 2009 rates, according to OnlineAutoInsurance.com.

Topics Trends Texas Personal Auto Pricing Trends

Was this article valuable?

Here are more articles you may enjoy.

Latest Comments

  • November 10, 2010 at 9:30 am
    O B 1 Observer says:
    great reporting and editing, IJ.
  • November 9, 2010 at 2:14 am
    4th Observer says:
    Thank you for the info 3rd Observer. I guess someone in 2007 didn't want this to be overlooked for another 15+ years. Just think that would be 2025. Good thinking.
  • November 9, 2010 at 2:09 am
    3rd Observer (Part 2) says:
    The limits of 20/40/15 were around for many many moons. Legislation in 2007 implemented a phased in rollout of increased limits. The first increase went into effect on 4/1/08 ... read more

Add a CommentSee All Comments (7)Add a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

More News
More News Features