TALHI Submits Comments to TDI for Biennial Report to Legislature
After reviewing the draft submission and member discussions, the TALHI Policy Committee recommended the TALHI Board of Directors approve TALHI’s comments to the TDI for its Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. In years past, the Department has finalized this report in October or November. Though the TDI requests that industry and stakeholder submissions be submitted at a certain point in time for practical reasons, it does not preclude TALHI submitting other issues that may come up at a later date. In addition to the five issues submitted, TALHI sent TDI a placeholder issue in regards to the work currently happening at the NAIC regarding the Annuity Suitability Model updates and best interest standards, letting TDI know that the activity is on our radar, though not fully “cooked” yet.

Cost of Insurance Task Force Call Thursday
As a reminder, the COI Task Force is meeting via conference call on Thursday, June 7, at 11:00 am Central time. To call in, dial 1-888-537-7715 and enter code 282-53-763# when prompted.

Experience History in the Heart of San Antonio at Round Up
Make plans to join us at the 2018 Round Up annual conference, September 24-26 at the beautiful Hotel Emma in San Antonio. The hotel building was originally Pearl’s Brewhouse, built in 1894 and a San Antonio landmark ever since. The building was designed by Chicago architect August Maritzen in the Second Empire style.

Established in 1881 as the J.B. Behloradsky Brewery, the company was acquired in 1883 by the San Antonio Brewing Association, and by 1916 it was the largest brewery in Texas. Pearl was the only San Antonio brewery to survive Prohibition, thanks primarily to Emma Koehler’s astute leadership during those lean years. The fortunes of the brewery waxed and waned over the next six decades until it was closed down in 2001.

In 2002, Silver Ventures purchased the property and began the conscientious renovation and adaptive reuse process that has created today’s Pearl, a vibrant culinary and cultural village.

Enjoy this special part of San Antonio history along with the stellar program and networking opportunities you’ve come to expect at the annual Round Up. Sponsorships are available, and general registration is open. Thank you to our latest sponsors, American National (ANICO) and Reliable Life.

Next Member Call
The next member call will take place Wednesday, June 13, at 10 am Central. To call in, dial 1-888-537-7715 and enter code 200-68-174# when prompted. The agenda will be posted on both the website and mobile app prior to the call. An Outlook Calendar reminder is attached.