Tex. Ins. Code Section 1811.051
Altering, Amending, or Extending the Terms of an Insurance Policy; Contractual Rights of Certificate Holder

(a)

A property or casualty insurer or agent may not issue a certificate of insurance or any other type of document purporting to be a certificate of insurance if the certificate or document alters, amends, or extends the coverage or terms and conditions provided by the insurance policy referenced on the certificate or document.

(b)

A certificate of insurance or any other type of document may not convey a contractual right to a certificate holder.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 425), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 1811.051 — Altering, Amending, or Extending the Terms of an Insurance Policy; Contractual Rights of Certificate Holder, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1811.htm#1811.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1811.001
Definitions 1811.002
Applicability 1811.003
Rules 1811.004
Filing Fee 1811.051
Altering, Amending, or Extending the Terms of an Insurance Policy 1811.052
Use of Approved Certificate of Insurance Forms 1811.053
Alteration or Modification of Approved Certificate of Insurance Forms 1811.054
Issuance of False or Misleading Certificate of Insurance 1811.055
Request for Documents in Lieu of Certificate of Insurance 1811.056
Use of Disapproved Certificate of Insurance Forms 1811.101
Filing and Approval of Forms 1811.102
Disapproval of Forms 1811.103
Standard Certificate of Insurance Forms 1811.104
Public Inspection of Information 1811.151
Confirmation of Policy Issuance 1811.152
Certificate of Insurance Not Policy of Insurance 1811.153
Rights Conferred by Certificate of Insurance 1811.154
Reference to Other Contracts 1811.155
Notice 1811.156
Certificate of Insurance Issued in Violation of Chapter 1811.201
Powers of Commissioner 1811.202
Hearing 1811.203
Civil Penalty 1811.204
Investigation of Complaints

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1811.051’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 1811.051 — Altering, Amending, or Extending the Terms of an Insurance Policy; Contractual Rights of Certificate Holder, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1811.htm#1811.051 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).