LIQUIDATION ORDER
On April 5, 2013, Santa Fe Auto Insurance Company was found to be insolvent and placed into liquidation proceedings by the 419th District Court of Travis County, Texas. The liquidation will be administered by the Texas Department of Insurance through a Special Deputy Receiver (SDR). This court order, along with an Order of Impairment issued by the Texas Insurance Commissioner, triggers the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association's (TPCIGA) handling of claims for certain policy losses of Santa Fe.
INSURANCE POLICY & COVERAGE INFORMATION
The SDR will send notice to Santa Fe policyholders advising of the termination of their policies. Policyholders should immediately contact their insurance agent or broker in order to obtain replacement coverage effective no later than May 5, 2013. The Texas Department of Insurance website offers an FAQ for consumers regarding policies and coverages.
NEW & PENDING LOSS CLAIMS IN FORMATION
Policyholders should continue to notify Santa Fe of new claims and lawsuits by calling
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The SDR will arrange for the transfer of loss claim files to TPCIGA for handling.
Policyholders and claimants are requested to forgo contacting TPCIGA for 4-
If you have uninsured motorists' (UM) coverage through another carrier, that insurance is now primary and you should contact your UM carrier to make a claim. UM and all other forms of available insurance, including health benefits, must be exhausted before TPCIGA can consider payment of your claim.
UNEARNED PREMIUM
Claims for unearned premium will be processed as soon as possible after TPCIGA receives all necessary financial information from the SDR. It is not necessary to file a claim for your unearned premium.
LAWSUITS & STAY OF LITIGATION
All lawsuits against Santa Fe and its insureds have been automatically stayed by order of the Travis County District Court. In addition, the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act provides for a stay of any lawsuit in which Santa Fe is a party or is obligated to defend a party for a period of six months from the date of the Commissioner's order designating Santa Fe as an impaired insurer.
SPECIAL DEPUTY RECEIVER (SDR)
Susan E. Salch
Cantilo & Bennett, L.L.P.
11401 Century Oaks Terrace
Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78758
Phone 512-
Fax 512-
More information is available through the SDR's website at http://www.santafesdr.com
Information as of 04/11/2013
Santa Fe Auto Insurance Company
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