Articles by Doug Simpson

La. Republicans spar in race for insurance commissioner post

Republican candidates for Louisiana insurance commissioner traded attacks in a debate on Sept. 11, leveling accusations of improper use of campaign funds and misuse of legislative perks. James David Cain and Jim Donelon fielded reporters’ questions about challenges that the …

La. Republicans Spar in Race for Insurance Commissioner Post

Republican candidates for Louisiana insurance commissioner traded attacks in a debate on Sept. 11, leveling accusations of improper use of campaign funds and misuse of legislative perks. James David Cain and Jim Donelon fielded some reporters’ questions about challenges that …

La.’s Gov. Blanco: No Quick Fixes for Insurance Woes

Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco met with insurance industry executives on Aug. 17, seeking ways to keep insurers writing homeowners policies in Louisiana after the twin punches of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The private meeting produced no agreements or revelations that …

Homeowners Insurers to Pay 15% of 2004 Earnings to La. Citizens

Insurance companies have until May to decide whether to hike their homeowners rates 15 percent in Louisiana, to make up for losses caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The firms must pay 15 percent of their 2004 earnings to the …