Northerly winds began blowing into southern Louisiana on Monday, a change that officials hoped would help clear lingering floodwaters pushed in by Hurricane Ike. Tim Destri, a National Weather Service meteorologist said tides had already been easing and the situation …
Louisiana is the latest state to reject a federal identification card program intended as an anti-terror measure that is under criticism because of high costs and possible privacy risks. At least 10 states have passed laws rejecting the REAL ID …
Private insurers are taking more than 26,000 homeowners policies from Louisiana’s state-backed insurance company in return for millions in taxpayer money, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said. Donelon credited Louisiana’s financial incentive program, which provides public money to private firms that …
Insurance companies should be allowed to adjust their so-called “named storm” deductibles on homeowner policies, depending on properties’ distance from the hurricane-prone Gulf of Mexico, according to a bill approved by the Louisiana House of Representatives. Louisiana is the only …
Louisiana’s House of Representatives voted May 19 to raise the minimum level of required automobile insurance, an increase that would mean higher insurance costs for over 1 million motorists. Supporters of raising the insurance minimum said the state’s current minimum …
Louisiana should raise the minimum level of required automobile insurance, the House of Representatives voted on May 19, an increase that would mean higher insurance costs for over 1 million motorists. Supporters of increasing the insurance minimum said the state’s …
The Louisiana House Transportation committee has voted to approve a bill under which the state would stop forcing adult motorcyclists to wear helmets. Instead bikers would be required to undergo safety training before getting a license. Rep. Mert Smiley’s bill, …
South Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to give some homeowners a 10 percent break on their property insurance, though the legislation faces firm opposition from state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. House Bill 213 could erase the 10 percent markup paid by …
South Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to give some homeowners a 10 percent break on their property insurance, though the legislation faces firm opposition from state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. The bill could erase the 10 percent markup paid by homeowners …
Allstate Corp. will restore insurance coverage for hundreds of customers and pay $250,000 to resolve disputes over cancellation of south Louisiana homeowner policies after Hurricane Katrina, the company said this week. The Northbrook, Ill.-based company has clashed with state Insurance …
