According to the Texas Department of Insurance the Commissioner, Cassie Brown, will be retiring in 2026. She held the position after only 4 years and will leave the state in a horrible situation with rates skyrocketing across the state especially in the Bay Area. Brown was appointed by Governor Abbott. She will leave her position on February 2. Abbott will appoint a new one to serve until the election in November.
Brown was the speaker for the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce back in the Summer.
After telling the business community how wonderful the TDI has protected the consumer from the rising cost of insurance and explaining why rates are so high, she left the stage, took no questions, and quickly left the building. Many in the crowd were not happy especially those at my table.
Insurance on all levels will be on the ballot this November. We need to demand action from our candidates. I have made it clear that this insurance issue is NOT a political issue. It affects all of us no matter what side of the aisle you are on. It affects owners, businesses, schools, insurance agents, realtors, and others.
It’s not a political issue but only our politicians can address this and if our elected officials refuse to address the problem, then we need new politicians. Elections are coming in November of 2026. Know who is running and vote your pocket book and your values. Demand all candidates running for office address the issue with their plans to solve the problem.
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I think they shouldn’t let her retire until she makes sure prices are down! These insurance prices are outrageous and are insuring homes and businesses 3 times the value of the dwelling. Stating that the state raised the price on them so they have to pass it down to the consumer. I have not had a claim since 2017 when we were hit by a hurricane! I then had a water leak and they denied my claim ststing I wsited 30 days before I filed a vlaim. Well I hired an atyorney andcthey ended up paying more than what I needed to be reimbursed. And I fo not regret it. I am dropping the insurance company and will stop lining their pockets. We all need to band together and protest.