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Louisiana investigating JRSO, habitation coverage fraud

Bob Graham — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:45:18 +0000

Louisiana's insurance commissioner, Jim Donelon, warned insurance agents of an alleged scam involving possible fraudulent insurance covering habitation risks that has at least one victim.

Louisiana investigating JRSO, habitation coverage fraud via IFAwebnews.

Has insurance industry learned lessons from Hurricane Katrina?

John Lobert — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:31:58 +0000

The trade and mainstream press will soon be filled with articles commenting on the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—the largest insurance event in history and certainly one of the deadliest. Rather than look at the accumulated statistics, I thought it would be interesting to ask the question, “Have the Atlantic and Gulf Coast state insurance markets prepared for the next big hurricane?”

Has insurance industry learned lessons from Hurricane Katrina? via IFAwebnews.

Hanover reaches deal with Louisiana to reduce its homeowners’ policies

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:06:09 +0000

The Hanover Insurance Group and Louisiana regulators have reached an agreement for the insurer to withdraw two of its companies doing business in the state, but continue coverage through a new partnership.

Hanover reaches deal with Louisiana to reduce its homeowners’ policies via IFAwebnews.

Louisiana deems State Farm’s 19% rate hike request ‘unreasonable’

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:27:37 +0000

A request by State Farm Fire and Casualty to increase homeowners insurance rates by an average of 19.1% was rejected by Louisiana’s insurance commissioner.

Louisiana deems State Farm’s 19% rate hike request ‘unreasonable’ via IFAwebnews.

West Virginia’s Cline elected as next president of NAIC

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:00:07 +0000

West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline was elected as the next president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Jane Cline

Cline, elected along with three others to the group’s executive ... Read →

West Virginia’s Cline elected as next president of NAIC via IFAwebnews.

Louisiana aiding homeowners affected by defective Chinese drywall

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:51 +0000

As the federal government begins to weigh in on the effect of defective Chinese drywall on homes across the nation, a unique provision in Louisiana law is protecting homeowners in that state.

Louisiana aiding homeowners affected by defective Chinese drywall via IFAwebnews.

Deal in Hurricane Katrina, Rita case spares homeowners’ assessment

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:07 +0000

Louisiana homeowners will avoid an emergency assessment through a deal where Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will pay $6 million toward a class action judgment.

Courtesy: FEMA

Earlier this year, a ... Read →

Deal in Hurricane Katrina, Rita case spares homeowners’ assessment via IFAwebnews.