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Abbott issues directives to make property insurance more affordable

Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to take several actions to ensure that property and casualty insurance is more affordable after proposing reforms in July. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79% in six years.

Abbott issues directives to make property insurance more affordable

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Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to take several actions to ensure that property and casualty insurance is more affordable after proposing reforms in July.

"The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79% in six years.

High insurance costs hit Texas families hard," Abbott said.

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Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to take several actions to ensure that property and casualty insurance is more affordable after proposing reforms in July. "The average annual homeowners' insurance premium in Texas has risen 79% in six years. High insurance costs hit Texas families hard," Abbott said.

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High insurance costs hit Texas families hard," Abbott said.

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