Benefits of Membership

Staying abreast of developing regulatory and legislative changes is a critical role for companies operating in one of the most regulated industries in the country. TALHI’s experience and well-connected team of professionals ensures its members stay current on proposals to change how they do business. Ongoing tracking of priority issues enables TALHI members to respond effectively to important developments affecting the industry. As a TALHI member you will receive:

• Legislative Alerts and Regulatory Bulletins on important developments involving key issues of interest and
• the opportunity to participate in weekly conference calls during the legislative session.

Trusted Source of Useful Information

TALHI is the organization that both the Legislature and industry turn to in seeking answers about insurance matters. Serving as the resource center and clearinghouse for the industry, TALHI is in the unique position to provide trusted information to decision makers and industry leaders. TALHI’s broad membership has established it as a respected and influential voice for insurance. As a TAHLI member you will receive:

• copies and interpretations of laws, rules and opinions affecting the industry;
• access to information on emerging issues and industry trends in Texas as well as the nation and
• an invitation to attend the association’s Legislature Forum.

Highly Effective Advocate

TALHI’s advocacy team has decades of experience representing the insurance industry in Texas. By aligning the interests of member companies, TALHI ensures the industry’s resources are united toward common goals. TALHI’s ability to provide a strong and unified voice for insurance is invaluable in advancing the industry’s interests. As a TALHI member you will receive:

• regular legislative reports with opportunities for input to proposed changes and suggestions for action;
• legal counsel and representation from knowledgeable experts in the industry and
• an opportunity to participate in TALHI’s biennial Lobby Day.

Connecting Industry Leaders and Interests

TALHI meetings and events allow industry leaders the opportunity to network with their peers in both business and social settings. These forums offer an exchange of information and ideas to keep key executives up-to-date on emerging industry trends and regulatory developments from around the country. As a TALHI member you will receive:

• invitations to seminars and working groups on legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the industry;
• opportunities for involvement on committees of interest to your industry and company and
• connection to industry leaders and the opportunity to network at association events including the organization’s annual conference.

Membership and Dues Information

Regular Members

Any life and health insurance company, or group (“fleet”) of companies, licensed to write life and/or health insurance business in Texas may become a regular member of the Texas Association of Life & Health Insurers. Executives and other officers from many companies, large and small, from coast to coast, contribute their time, talents and support for the continuing progress of the Texas life and health insurance industry through TALHI.

Regular Member dues are determined on a graduated scale, based on premium income in Texas as reported in a company’s annual statement. Dues are payable annually by February 1st.

Any company that has not been a member of TALHI within the previous five years will receive half off of regular dues for the first full year of membership and 25% off of regular dues for the second full year of membership. Additionally, the company will receive one free registration to TALHI’s annual meeting.

Associate Members

Accounting, actuarial, law, computer, consulting, marketing, banking, financial, reinsurance and brokerage firms engaged in serving the life and health insurance industry are welcome to join TALHI. TALHI associate membership allows you to stay informed on major issues and changing legislative and regulatory matters facing your existing clients. Many firms find associate membership in TALHI is an excellent way to network and make valuable contacts for potential clients. Associate members are frequently invited to contribute their expertise in presentations at TALHI annual meetings and forums. In addition, TALHI Associate Members receive complimentary advertising in TALHI's annual meeting program.

Associate member dues are currently a flat fee of $1,700 per year. New Associate Member dues are pro-rated for the balance of the year following the date of joining. Dues may be paid annually by February 1st.