Jay A. Thompson

Jay A. Thompson

Austin, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC

44 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law Insurance Law

Biography

Jay A. 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 both 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. He has written numerous bills and amendments to the Texas Insurance Code and has been recognized as a leading expert on insurance regulation.

Jay has 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.

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC

44 Best Lawyers awards

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC logo

Overview

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • Federation of Regulatory Counsel - Member
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Federation of Regulatory Counsel - Member
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Administrative / Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Insurance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Austin (2025)
  • Insurance Law, Austin (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Insurance Law

Case History

Transactions
  • Regulatory Issues
  • Representation of various insurers in filing and approval of surplus debentures, reinsurance agreements, and other holding company transactions
  • Represented medical malpractice insurance rate case
  • Representation of various insurers and agents in disciplinary actions brought by the TDI
  • Co-counsel in a leading Texas Supreme Court bad faith case often cited in insurance seminars, American Physicians v. Garcia.

  • Representation of various insurers and agents in disciplinary actions brought by the TDI
    • Legislation or Amendment Issues
  • 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 on rate and form regulation for property/casualty insurers
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