Tex. Ins. Code Section 4001.051
Acts Constituting Acting as Agent


(a)

This section applies regardless of whether an insurer is incorporated under the laws of this state or another state or a foreign government.

(b)

Regardless of whether the act is done at the request of or by the employment of an insurer, broker, or other person, a person is the agent of the insurer for which the act is done or risk is taken for purposes of the liabilities, duties, requirements, and penalties provided by this title or Chapter 21 if the person:

(1)

solicits insurance on behalf of the insurer;

(2)

receives or transmits other than on the person’s own behalf an application for insurance or an insurance policy to or from the insurer;

(3)

advertises or otherwise gives notice that the person will receive or transmit an application for insurance or an insurance policy;

(4)

receives or transmits an insurance policy of the insurer;

(5)

examines or inspects a risk;

(6)

receives, collects, or transmits an insurance premium;

(7)

makes or forwards a diagram of a building;

(8)

takes any other action in the making or consummation of an insurance contract for or with the insurer other than on the person’s own behalf; or

(9)

examines into, adjusts, or aids in adjusting a loss for or on behalf of the insurer.

(c)

This section does not authorize an agent to orally, in writing, or otherwise alter or waive a term or condition of an insurance policy or an application for an insurance policy.

(d)

The referral by an unlicensed person of a customer or potential customer to an agent is not an act of an agent under this section unless the unlicensed person discusses specific insurance policy terms or conditions with the customer or potential customer.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 355 (H.B. 4030), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 4001.051 — Acts Constituting Acting as Agent, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­4001.­htm#4001.­051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

4001.001
Purpose
4001.002
Applicability
4001.003
Definitions
4001.004
Limited Liability Companies
4001.005
Rules
4001.006
Fees
4001.007
Investigation of Alleged Violations
4001.008
Commissioner Agent for Service of Process
4001.051
Acts Constituting Acting as Agent
4001.052
Solicitor of Application for Insurance Considered Agent of Insurer
4001.053
Personal Liability for Acting as Agent
4001.054
Liability of Agent and Insurer for Taxes
4001.101
License or Certificate of Authority Required
4001.102
License Application
4001.103
Failure to Provide Complete Set of Fingerprints: Ground for Denial of Application
4001.104
Issuance of License: Intent to Actively Engage in Business of Insurance for General Public
4001.105
Issuance of License to Individual
4001.106
Issuance of License to Corporation or Partnership
4001.107
Issuance of License to Depository Institution
4001.108
Issuance of License to Entity Chartered by Federal Farm Credit Administration
4001.151
Authority to Issue Temporary License
4001.152
Examination Not Required
4001.153
Application for and Issuance of Temporary License
4001.154
Authority to Act as Agent Pending Receipt of Temporary License
4001.155
Term of Temporary License
4001.156
Restriction on Issuance or Renewal of Temporary License
4001.157
Obtaining Certain Commissions Prohibited
4001.158
Replacement of Existing Life Insurance or Annuity Contract Prohibited
4001.159
Suspension or Revocation of Temporary Appointment Powers of Agent, Insurer, or Health Maintenance Organization
4001.160
Training of Applicant for Temporary License
4001.161
Duty to Ensure that Applicants Take Licensing Examination
4001.162
Restriction on Appointment of Temporary License Holders
4001.201
Appointment Required
4001.202
Appointment by Multiple Insurers
4001.203
Term of Appointment
4001.204
Authority to Act as Agent Before Notice of Appointment
4001.206
Termination of Appointment of Agent for Cause
4001.251
Incorporation of Sole Proprietorship
4001.252
Notification to Department of Certain Information
4001.253
Restriction on Acquisition of Ownership Interest in Entity Licensed as Agent
4001.254
Maintenance of Qualifications
4001.255
Maintenance of Records
4001.301
Profits After Death of Agent Who Is Member of Agency Partnership
4001.302
Profits After Death of Agent Who Is Sole Proprietor
4001.303
Profits After Death of Shareholder of Corporate Agency
4001.304
Transfer of Interest in Agency by Agent Who Is Sole Proprietor
4001.305
Transfer of Interest in Agency by Shareholder of Corporate Agency
4001.351
Applicability
4001.352
Authority to Issue Provisional Permit
4001.353
Application for and Issuance of Provisional Permit
4001.354
Authority to Act as Agent Under Provisional Permit
4001.355
Term of Provisional Permit
4001.356
Notification Regarding License
4001.357
Denial or Revocation of License
4001.358
Compliance with Other Law
4001.359
Supervisory Responsibility

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 4001.051’s source at texas​.gov