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2021

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