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2022
November 23, 2022 - LDI Advises Senior Citizens to Beware of Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment
November 4, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Pitches Louisiana's Business Environment in Meetings with International Reinsurance Leaders
November 3, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Releases Hurricane Ida Data Through September 30
October 25, 2022 - Cease-and-Desist Order and Summary Suspension Issued to Producer for Endangerment to Louisiana Policyholders
October 21, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Traveling to London for Meetings with Lloyd's of London and the International Underwriting Association of London
October 20, 2022 - Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
October 10, 2022 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Approves Citizens Rate Increase and Offers Tips for Policyholders
October 3, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Thanks Legislature for Passing Catastrophic Reform Package to Protect Policyholders
September 21, 2022 - LSP & LDI JOINT RELEASE - Marrero Business Owner Arrested for Insurance Fraud
September 20, 2022 - MEDIA ADVISORY - LDI and Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West Present Hurricane Prep 2022 -- Know Your Policy
August 23, 2022 - LDI Takes Regulatory Action Against Mitchells for Public Adjuster Fraud
August 16, 2022 - Weston and UPC Policyholders Have 60 Additional Days to Place Policies with Louisiana Citizens
August 5, 2022 - Louisiana Policyholders Receive Additional $129 Million With Help From the LDI
August 1, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Releases Hurricane Ida Data Through June 30
July 28, 2022 - Cease-and-Desist Order and Summary Suspension Issued to Public Adjuster and Public Adjusting Agency
July 5, 2022- Media Advisory Update - Press Conference Today at 2:30 p.m.
June 30, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Announces Extension for Hurricane Ida Mediation Program
June 20, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Announces Lighthouse Policy Cancellation Date Extension; Agents Now Have 60 More Days to Place Policies From Failed Insurers With Louisiana Citizens
June 15, 2022 - Media Advisory
May 31, 2022 - Statement From Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon
April 29, 2022- Commissioner Donelon Releases Updated Hurricane Ida Data
April 26, 2022 - LDI and Louisiana Civic Coalition Present the Hurricane 2022 Virtual Summit
April 14, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Proposes Fines for Insurers’ Improper Activity in the Aftermath of 2020 Hurricanes
April 11, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Places Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation Into Receivership
March 31, 2022 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Two Agents
March 30, 2022 - MEDIA ADVISORY -LDI and Rep. Lyons Conducting Town Hall Meeting on Storm Preparedness in Marrero
March 28, 2022 - MEDIA ADVISORY - LDI Staff to Provide Assistance at Arabi Tornado Resource Center
March 23, 2022 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Offers Guidance Following Tornado Damage
March 14, 2022 - State Insurance Leaders Join Forces on Catastrophe Reform Legislative Package
March 9, 2022 - Media Advisory
March 2, 2022 - SafePoint Assumes Policies from Americas Insurance Co.
February 18, 2022 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Issues Regulatory Actions Against Four Agents
February 17, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Those Filing Claims for Ida Damage to Check for Upcoming Deadlines
February 4, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Urges Policyholders to File Ida Proof of Loss Before February Deadline
February 3, 2022 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Announces Streamlined Form-Filing Process for Five New Commercial Lines
February 1, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Fines Lyndon Southern Maximum Amount Following Market Conduct Exam
January 31, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Reports Hurricane Ida Data Call Results
January 28, 2022 - Claim Delays Top the List of Hurricane Ida Complaints
January 27, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Obtains Injunction to Protect Louisiana Long-Term Care Policyholders
January 20, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Places Americas Insurance Co. Into Receivership
January 13, 2022 - Cease-and-Desist Order Issued for Baton Rouge Agent
January 12, 2022 - Commissioner Donelon Names New Deputy of Public Affairs
January 10, 2022 - Division of Administrative Law Rules in Favor of LDI in State Farm Hurricane Barry Deductible Case
2021
December 29, 2021 - SafePoint Insurance Co. Assumes Policies from Insolvent Insurers
December 28, 2021 - Workers' Compensation Rates Down by Double Digits in 2022
December 15, 2021 - Private Insurer to Assume Policies from Insurance Companies in Receivership
December 13, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Joins the Push for Greater Rate Transparency in the NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0
December 10, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Commissioner Donelon and Rep. Illg Host Hurricane Ida Town Hall Meeting in Jefferson Parish
December 9, 2021 - Hurricane Ida Recovery: Avoiding Contractor Fraud
December 8, 2021 - Louisiana Department of Insurance Serves Cease & Desist Orders, Summary Suspensions and Fines to New Orleans Insurance Agency
November 30, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Commissioner Donelon and Sen. Fesi Host Second Resource Center for Hurricane Ida Relief
November 29, 2021 - Insurance Commissioner Continues to Protect Louisiana Long-Term Care Policyholders
November 23, 2021 - CONSUMER ALERT - Beware of Cold Calls Encouraging Medicare Beneficiaries to Switch Plans
November 19, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY -Commissioner Donelon and Mayor Tim Kerner Jr. Create Resource Center for Hurricane Ida Relief
November 19, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Commissioner Donelon and Sen. Fesi Create Resource Center for Hurricane Ida Relief
November 15, 2021 - Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Increases Commercial Coverage Limits
November 12, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Puts Two Insurers Into Receivership
November 5, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Updates 2020 Hurricane Data Through Sept. 30, 2021
November 1, 2021 - Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Starts Today
October 19, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon Unveils Hurricane Ida Mediation Program to Resolve Claim Disputes
October 18, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Commissioner Donelon Unveils Hurricane Ida Mediation Program to Resolve Claim Disputes
October 18, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - LDI Staff to Provide Assistance at Insurance Resource Center in St. Charles Parish
October 14, 2021 - Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Friday
October 11, 2021 - MEDIA ADVISORY - LDI Staff to Provide Assistance at Insurance Resource Centers and Town Hall Meetings in the River Parishes
October 1, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon and Councilmember Branigan Create Resource Centers for Hurricane Ida Relief
September 27, 2021 -Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon Launches Radio Campaign About Insurance Coverage for Evacuation Costs
September 24, 2021 - Commissioner Donelon and Sen. Carter Create Resource Centers for Hurricane Ida Relief
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