
Jay Thompson has considerable experience in both regulatory and legislative issues involving the business of insurance. He regularly participates in regulatory proceedings involving contested case hearings, contested rate hearings, policy form approvals, rulemaking, licensing, mergers, acquisition, and dissolution of insurance companies and other regulatory matters before the Texas Department of Insurance.
As a registered lobbyist, Jay has represented the property/casualty and life, accident, and health insurance industry on legislative issues impacting those insurers. He has worked closely with leadership in Texas to find constructive solutions to legislative issues. Jay has written numerous bills and amendments to the Texas Insurance Code and has been recognized as a leading expert on insurance regulation.
Jay have also represented insurers in litigation involving insurance bad faith, tax disputes against the state of Texas, appeals from administrative actions at the Texas Department of Insurance, disputes involving reinsurance, and disputes between companies and agents.
Background
Jay is a reserve JAG in the USAF. He received the following significant awards and recognition:
- USAF, Harmon Award for the Outstanding Reserve Judge Advocate for the USAF –1979
- Outstanding Reservist Award for the USAF Air Education Training Command-1999
- Outstanding JAG Reservist for the USAF, 2nd AF–1998
Representative Experience
Matters
Insurance
Government & Public Entities
Administrative and Regulatory Compliance
Fraud and Abuse
Medical Liability Defense
Health Care Litigation
Health Care Transactions
Lobbying and Policy-Making
Legislation & Amendments
Legislation on non-insurance benefits in life/health insurance
Legislation on the use of private placement offerings in variable products
Legislation on funding for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Legislation on unfair discrimination
Legislation permitting conversion of a mutual life company to a mutual holding company
Legislation on reports to employers by health insurers
Legislation on rate and form regulation for property/casualty insurers
Legislation on prompt payment of claims
Regulatory Issues
Conversion of a reciprocal to a stock company
Represented medical malpractice insurance rate case
Representation of various insurers and agents in disciplinary actions brought by the TDI
Creation of new companies
Representation of various insurers in filing and approval of withdrawal plans
Representation of various insurers in filing and approval of surplus debentures, reinsurance agreements, and other holding company transactions
Co-counsel in a leading Texas Supreme Court bad faith case often cited in insurance seminars
American Physicians v. Garcia
Professional Recognition
Ranked Band 1 for Insurance in Texas
Listed for Insurance Law, Administrative/Regulatory Law
Ranked as a Leading Lawyer in America
Listed as Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law
Raymond Mauk Leadership Award
Ranked Leader in their Field for Insurance and Insurance: Regulation in Texas
AV Peer Review Rated
Related Resources
Related Services
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Education, Admissions & Activities
Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D., 1972
Texas Tech University
B.A., 1970
Accounting
Student Body President
Bar Admissions
Texas
1972
Court Admissions
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Military Appeals
United States District Court of Texas
Northern and Western
Professional and Community Activities
Federation of Regulatory Counsel