Category: Louisiana
May 20, 2011
With the Mississippi floodwaters invading the State of Louisiana, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has asked insurers for assistance in communicating the following important National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) information to policyholders with flood coverage: The NFIP may reimburse residents …
May 3, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) has released the May 2011 edition of its monthly consumer advocacy newsletter, “Insurance News, Be In The Know.” The newsletter is reprinted below and is also accessible on the LDI Web site by clicking here. Should …
Apr 20, 2011
To assist insurers in being prepared for the upcoming 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Louisiana Department of Insurance released the information below today, April 20, 2011. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Colodny Fass. …
Apr 12, 2011
Legislation designed to reduce the amount of premium tax credits for insurers that invest their assets in Louisiana was filed yesterday, April 11, 2011. Sponsored by State Representative Christopher Roy, House Bill 147 relating to Insurance Premium Tax Credits …
Mar 30, 2011
Effective December 30, 2010, all authorized insurers and all health maintenance organizations (“HMOs”) licensed in the State of Louisiana must file an Anti-Fraud Plan between January 1 and April 1, 2011. Insurers that may have filed an Anti-Fraud Plan prior …
Mar 18, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) has issued a reminder that legislation requiring the filing of Anti-Fraud Plans in Louisiana became effective on January 1, 2011. Every authorized insurer, except an insurer writing only reinsurance, and licensed HMO must …
Mar 16, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) has advised that ACT 1017 (HB 447) of the 2010 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session amends and enacts LSA R.S. 22:881.1, which has been recodified as LSA R.S. 22:890 relative to certificates of insurance …
Feb 10, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) has released the February 2011 edition of its monthly Consumer Advocacy Newsletter. The newsletter is reprinted below and is also accessible on the LDI Web site by clicking here. Should you have any questions or …
Nov 29, 2010
In a November 23, 2010 bulletin to all insurers and entities submitting rate, rule and/or policy form filings for use in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) advised that, as of January 1, 2011, it will only accept …
Oct 5, 2010
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has advised insurers that rulemaking has commenced on Regulation 99, which relates to the issuance, effect and approval of certifications of insurance. A Rule Hearing has been scheduled for October 28, 2010 at 10:00 …