Steven Badger quoted in Insurance Insider US Article

Insurance Insider US
October 26, 2026

Steven Badger, partner in Zelle’s Dallas office, was quoted in an Insurance Insider US article examining the growing insurance affordability crisis in Texas and the pressure it is placing on state officials to act.

The article explores how rising hail and wind damage, litigation costs, and building material prices are driving premium increases across the state, and reviews reform efforts by the governor, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the legislature ahead of the January session. Steven shared his perspective on how carriers have responded to these pressures and on reducing hail claims through Class 4 hail-rated roofing as a path to addressing long-term availability and affordability.

Read the full article here.