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2021

September 8, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Orders Insurers to Pay Evacuation Expenses for Hurricane Ida

September 8, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon Orders Insurers to Pay Evacuation Expenses for Hurricane Ida

September 3, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Insurers to Pay Prohibited Use Coverage to Policyholders Displaced by Hurricane Ida

September 2, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon Offers Tips on Hurricane Ida Recovery

August 27, 2021 -  Insurance Commissioner Urges Preparation Ahead of Hurricane Ida

August 19, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Recognizes Those Affected by Hurricane Laura

August 12, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Urges Vigilance During the Peak Period of Hurricane Season

August 12, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon Issues Emergency Rule to Expand Hospital Bed Capacity During Covid-19 Surge

August 5, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Updates 2020 Hurricane Data Through June 30, 2021

August 4, 2021 - Special Enrollment Period for the ACA Coming to an End

July 1, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Order to GeoVera Specialty Insurance Company for Non-Renewing Homeowners Policies after 2020 Hurricane Season

June 30, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Reminds Louisianians About Summer Safety Heading into the Holiday Weekend

June 23, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Commends Fire Districts for Achieving Top Protection Grading

June 16, 2021 - Medicare Counseling from the Comfort of Home

June 11, 2021 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Serves Two Producers with Cease & Desist Orders, Summary Suspensions, Fines and License Revocation Notices

June 10, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Thanks Sen. Mark Abraham for Protecting LDI’s Ability to Issue Emergency Rules During Catastrophic Events and Thanks Sen. Ronnie Johns for Securing Funds to Investigate Insurer Handling of Hurricane Claims

May 20, 2021 - Consumers Get Results on Hurricane Complaints through the Louisiana Department of Insurance

April 29, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Updates 2020 Hurricane Data through March 31, 2021

April 19, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Offers 2021 Bills to Protect Consumers and Improve Choices

April 15, 2021 - LDI Corrects False Information About Covid-19 Vaccines and Life Insurance

April 15, 2021 - LDI Issues Cease and Desist Order to Alabama Agency For Manipulating Policies to Generate Commissions

April 5, 2021 - LDI Participating in Southwest Hurricane Recovery Resource Fair

March 17, 2021 - Commissioner Approves Rate Revisions for LA Citizens Personal Property Book of Business

March 10, 2021 - Workers’ Compensation Rates Continue Downward Trend

March 8, 2021 - Top 10 P&C Insurer Farmers Insurance Returns to Louisiana

March 5, 2021 - LDI Offers Tips on Navigating Insurance Claims Caused by Winter Weather

March 2, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Directs Insurers to Give Customers Their Policies and Issues Other Guidance

February 23, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Alerts Consumers of Special Enrollment Period for the ACA Marketplace

February 12, 2021 - Deadlines for Louisiana Policyholders to File Proof of Loss for Hurricane Claims Fast Approaching

February 2, 2021 - LDI Recovers $22 Million for Consumers in 2020

February 2, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Names New Executive Counsel and Deputy of Public Affairs

January 26, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Reports 2020 Hurricane Data, Including Zeta

January 22, 2021 - Homeowners Insurance, Claim Delays Top the List of 2020 Hurricane Complaints

January 15, 2021 - Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Sees Continued Drop in Policy Count & Strong Financial Position

2020

December 17, 2020 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Explains Supplemental Claims Process, LDI Complaint Process at Legislative Hearing on 2020 Storm Season

December 15, 2020 - LDI to Appear at Joint Insurance Committees on Pandemic and 2020 Hurricane Season

December 9, 2020 - Louisiana Policyholders Have Extended Deadlines to File Proof of Loss for Hurricane Claims

November 9, 2020 - 2020 Storm Losses at Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Limited to $35 Million 

November 4, 2020 - After the Storm: Insurance Concerns After Hurricane Zeta

November 2, 2020 - LDI to Attend the Lake Charles Hurricane Recovery Expo

October 28, 2020 - LDI Continues to Assist Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Delta in Lake Charles

October 28, 2020 - Medicare Assistance Available During Open Enrollment

October 27, 2020 - Insurance Commissioner Announces an Additional Company Limiting Deductibles for Hurricanes Laura and Delta Victims

October 15, 2020 - After the Storm: Commissioner Donelon and Representative Goudeau Offer Tips for Avoiding Contractor Fraud

October 14, 2020 - Commissioner Donelon Commends USAA for Waiving the Standard Deductible on Second Hurricane Claims in Louisiana

October 12, 2020 - LDI Returning to Lake Charles to Assist Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Delta

October 8, 2020 - Commissioner Donelon Reminds Policyholders They Are Subject to Only One Hurricane Deductible Per Season

September 28, 2020 - LDI Bringing Insurance Information to Lake Charles

September 24, 2020 - Cease and Desist Order Issued for Lake Charles Agent

September 17, 2020 - Cease and Desist Orders Issued for Two St. Martin Parish Agents

September 14, 2020 - LDI Reviews Homeowners Policies for Lake Charles Residents on Additional Living Expenses

September 11, 2020 - Cease and Desist Order Issued for Lafayette Agent

September 4, 2020 - Commissioner Donelon Issues Emergency Insurance Rule for Policyholders Impacted by Hurricane Laura

August 31, 2020 - Donelon Issues Cease and Desist Order to Monroe Insurance Producer

August 28, 2020 - After the Storm: Department of Insurance Offers Tips on What Steps to Take Next

August 17, 2020 - Commissioner Donelon Announces Lower Auto Rates for Louisiana Policyholders this Autumn

August 7, 2020 - LDI Recognizes USAA for Returning Over $1 Billion in Dividends This Year

August 5, 2020 - LDI joins IAIS cooperation and information exchange agreement

July 6, 2020 - Donelon Approves Fourth Consecutive Auto Rate Decrease for State Farm/ $202 Million in Covid-19 Premium Returned to Louisiana Policyholders

June 5, 2020 - Cease and Desist Order Issued for Producer Agency

May 29, 2020 - Donelon Issues Cease and Desist Order to Unlicensed Monroe Insurance Producer

May 5, 2020 - Donelon Calls for Commercial Auto Insurance Premium Discount Consideration

April 15, 2020 - Auto Insurers to Return More Than $187M in Premium to Louisiana Drivers Through Rebates, Reductions

April 10, 2020 - Continued Competition in Louisiana Homeowners' and Auto Markets Results in State Farm Rate Reductions

April 7, 2020 - Donelon Approves Allstate Companies Rate Reduction and Rebate

March 31, 2020 - Donelon Issues Emergency Rule 41 – Medical Surge-Related Patient Transfers in Louisiana During the Outbreak of COVID-19

March 27, 2020 - Donelon Issues Emergency Rule 40 - Moratorium on Policy Cancellations/Non-Renewals for Louisiana Policyholders

March 27, 2020 - Donelon Issues Emergency Rule 39 to Provide Mid-Term Audit of Admitted Policies

March 26, 2020 - Donelon Issues Emergency Rule 38 to Provide Temporary Licensing of Insurance Producers

March 23, 2020 - Donelon Issues Emergency Rule 37 to Address Telemedicine and Network Adequacy

March 18, 2020 - Donelon Authorizes Emergency Rule 36 to Address Statewide Public Health Threat

March 11, 2020 - Donelon Announces Submission of Act 412 Report to Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget

2019

December 17, 2019 - Donelon Reminds Consumers that Faith-Based Health Sharing Ministries Are Not Insurance Products

November 8, 2019 - Donelon Approves Workers Compensation Rate Decrease 

October 31, 2019 - Donelon Highlights Success of Insurance Fraud Partnership with Law Enforcement Agencies

October 21, 2019 - Donelon Warns of Flooded Cars Hitting Resale Markets

October 14, 2019 - Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow

October 10, 2019 - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Approves Donated Funds for Endowed Chair at ULM

October 9, 2019 - Insurance Department Finalizes Legislative Audit With No Findings

October 8, 2019 - Donelon Urges Long-Term Extension to NFIP to Ensure Louisiana's Future

October 7, 2019 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Highlights LWCC’s 2019 Dividend Payments of $187,000,000 to Policyholders

October 2, 2019 - Competition in Louisiana Auto Insurance Market Continues to Result in Lower Rates

September 11, 2019 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Preparation for the Peak of Hurricane Season

September 6, 2019 - Donelon Announces Fourth Statewide Auto Insurance Rate Reduction by State Farm

September 5, 2019 - Commissioner Donelon Congratulates the New Orleans Fire Department on Landmark Classification

August 29, 2019 - Donelon Welcomes Christus Health Plan to Louisiana Marketplace

August 22, 2019 - Donelon Issues Cease and Desist Order to State Farm Following Hurricane Barry

August 19, 2019 - Donelon Commemorates the Passing of Louisiana’s First Female Governor, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco

July 16, 2019 - Department of Insurance Offers Tips on Recovery After Hurricane Barry

June 25, 2019 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Reminds Active Duty Service Members and Veterans of Discounts

June 20, 2019 - Consumer Alert: Beware of Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries

June 17, 2019 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Announces More Auto Insurers Dropping Rates in Louisiana

June 13, 2019 - More Good News for Auto Policyholders in Louisiana

June 5, 2019 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Congratulates the U.S. House on NFIP Extension and Encourages Long-term Solution

June 4, 2019 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Urges Preparation for Hurricane Season

May 30, 2019 - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Order to United Healthcare for Intention to Omit Producer Commissions in Louisiana

May 17, 2019 - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Donelon Backs Trump Plan for Surprise Billing Fix

April 26, 2019 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Issues Guidance Following Tornado and Storm Damage

April 3, 2019 - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Orders to Scholars First School Bus Owners and Employees

March 14, 2019 - Check Your Coverages Before Severe Weather Strikes

March 13, 2019 - Louisiana Veterans Seeking Insurance Licenses Can Now be Reimbursed for Exam Fees

February 19, 2019 - Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Plans for Longevity as Policy Count Continues to Drop

February 7, 2019 - State Farm Rate Decreases Bring Welcome News to Louisiana Auto Policyholders

2018

December 5, 2018 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates Decrease

November 1, 2018 - Today Marks the Start of Enrollment for the Healthcare Marketplace

October 29, 2018 - Consumer Alert: Department of Insurance Advises Senior Citizens to Beware of Medicare Scams

October 17, 2018 - Commissioner Donelon Approves Rate Decrease for Louisiana Citizens Commercial Plans

October 12, 2018 - Registration Underway for 2018 Annual Health Care Conference

September 7, 2018 - Commissioner Donelon Names New Deputy to Office of Health, Life and Annuity

August 22, 2018 - Commissioner Donelon Appoints Task Force to Address High Auto Insurance Rates

June 1, 2018 - Insurance Commissioner Donelon Offers Insurance Tips for an Active Hurricane Season

April 11, 2018 - Donelon, Talbot, Thibaut and Smith Join Forces to Stabilize Health Insurance Market

March 2, 2018 - Commissioner Donelon Names Chief Deputy and New Deputy of Public Affairs

January 26, 2018 - Louisiana Policyholders Receive Additional $9.1 Million with Help from the LDI

2017

December 14, 2017 - Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Sees Continued Drop in Policy Count and Changes in Leadership

December 13, 2017 - Deadline for NFIP Supplemental Proof of Loss Claims Fast Approaching

November 21, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Congress to Suspend Health Insurance Tax Again

November 15, 2017 - Consumers Considering Used Car Purchases Urged to Check out Vehicle History

October 27, 2017 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Investigators Work with Louisiana State Police and BRPD to Stop Accused Fraudsters

October 26, 2017 - Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Runs November 1 - December 15

October 13, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Names Chief of Staff

October 11, 2017 - Plan Now for Possible Medicare Savings in 2018

October 6, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Residents to be Vigilant Ahead of Tropical Storm Nate

August 11, 2017 - August Flood Anniversary a Reminder to Prepare as the Peak of Hurricane Season Approaches

August 9, 2017 - After the Storm: Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and Attorney General Jeff Landry Offer Tips for Consumers

July 20, 2017 - Department Recovers $4 Million for Insurance Policyholders

May 22, 2017 - LDI Encourages Consumers to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

May 15, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Extends Protections for Policyholders Impacted by August Flooding

May 4, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Requests Extension of NFIP Proof of Loss Deadline Related to the August Flood

April 20, 2017 - Three Ways to Protect Your Home Before Storm Season (and Save Money Too)

April 19, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Encourages Consumer Commitments to Stop Distracted Driving

March 21, 2017 - Consumer Alert: Department of Insurance Advises Senior Citizens to Beware of Fraudsters Offering "Free Lunch"

February 21, 2017 - Department of Insurance Issues FAQs on Summit Data Breach Impacting Former LAHC Policyholders

February 10, 2017 -  Commissioner Donelon Extends Protections for Policyholders Impacted by August Flooding

February 8, 2017 - Department of Insurance Offers Guidance Following Tornado and Hail Damage

February 6, 2017 - Commissioner Donelon Announces Decision Granting Louisiana Universities more than $2.7 Million

February 3, 2017 - Extension Granted to Louisiana NFIP Policyholders Affected by August Flood

January 20, 2017 - Policyholders Recover $7.6 Million after Turning to the Louisiana Department of Insurance for Help

January 3, 2017 - Workers' Compensation Rates in Louisiana Continue Downward Trajectory