Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman issued a bulletin Aug. 31 regarding changes in law relating to life settlements. Click here to read the bulletin in its entirety. Basis for the bulletin is House Bill 2277, passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Perry.

Representatives of NAIFA-Texas will meet with Texas' new commissioner early next month to discuss matters of mutual interest and offer NAIFA-Texas' assistance to her as she undertakes her new duties.