FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 19, 2021

Commissioner Donelon and Mayor Tim Kerner Jr. Create Resource Center for Hurricane Ida Relief

What:              Insurance Information and Assistance for Residents Affected by Hurricane Ida

When:             Monday, Nov. 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where:            Lafitte Senior Center, 4927 Treasure Drive, Lafitte, LA

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) and Mayor Tim Kerner Jr. are creating a resource center to help constituents after Hurricane Ida.

Trained specialists from LDI’s Office of Consumer Advocacy will help constituents understand their insurance policies, assist them with filing complaints through LDI and answer general insurance questions.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance asks that all participating constituents bring copies of their insurance policies with them to the meetings. Masks are required at all LDI resource centers.

“We are here for the people of Louisiana,” Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said. “Bring your policies and bring your questions. We’re ready to help.”

Check the LDI Event Calendar, Facebook (Louisiana Department of Insurance) and Twitter (@LAInsuranceDept) accounts for updates on insurance assistance in affected areas.

Consumers can also call the LDI for assistance at 1-800-259-5300 or file a complaint at www.ldi.la.gov/complaints.

About the Louisiana Department of Insurance: The Louisiana Department of Insurance works to improve competition in the state’s insurance market while assisting individuals and businesses with the information and resources they need to be informed consumers of insurance. As a regulator, the LDI enforces the laws that provide a fair and stable marketplace and makes certain that insurers comply with the laws in place to protect policyholders. You can contact the LDI by calling 1-800-259-5300 or visiting www.ldi.la.gov.

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