Nation
World
Politics
Sports
Business
Entertainment
Life
Tech
Science
Opinion
Crime
Health
Oddities

Town Hall: Commissioner Jim Donelon takes your questions about Louisiana's insurance crisis

Por: The Advocate Politics March 11, 2023

thumbnail

Louisiana’s property  under the weight of successive disasters.Nearly two dozen insurers, swamped by claims, have either gone belly up or left the state since a series of hurricanes hit the state in 2020. As a result, premiums have skyrocketed, and thousands of property owners have been forced to turn to state’s insurer of last resort, which is by design.As a fix, State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon urged the state to spend to lure... + full article



Similar News

Our Views: After incentive fund, fortified roofs next step

The Advocate USA Opinion February 08, 2023

thumbnailState lawmakers took an important first step toward addressing Louisiana’s long-term insurance crisis in the special session that ended Feb. 3. They reconstituted the state’s insurance incentive program, first created after Hurricane Katrina, by injecting $45 million into a... + más

Famous Bordeaux Wine Family Partners With Historic Port Family, Creating An Elegant Wine With A Unique Terroir | Forbes

'Captain America' fixes hurricane hit roofs in New Orleans | ABC News


Jim Donelon, with 5 decades in politics, is under rare spotlight as insurance commissioner

The Advocate USA Politics February 02, 2023

thumbnailIn 1972, Richard Nixon was president, Elvis Presley remained the king – and Jim Donelon narrowly lost a race to be district attorney in Jefferson Parish.Despite several other defeats, he went on to chair the Jefferson Parish Council and to serve four full terms in the state... + más

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he won't seek re-election | The Advocate

Bid for special session sparks skepticism from state leaders | The Advocate


$45M funding bill to entice insurers advances to House floor

Associated Press USA Business February 01, 2023

thumbnailBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana lawmakers continue to discuss a proposed bill that would allocate $45 million to an incentive program designed to entice more insurers to the state and hopefully drive down premium costs, state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said he... + más

Insurance Technology Spend Forecast: What's Driving Growth for P&C and Life Insurers in the US, UK, and Canada | Business Insider

Insurance Technology Spend Forecast: What's Driving Growth for P&C and Life Insurers in the US, UK, and Canada | Business Insider


Gov. John Bel Edwards calls special session to address property insurance crisis

The Advocate USA Politics January 23, 2023

thumbnailGov. John Bel Edwards on Sunday called a special session of the Legislature to grapple with Louisiana's property insurance crisis.The gathering is set to last from Jan. 30 until no later than Feb. 5.Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon told a key legislative committee Friday... + más

Louisiana's first daughter Sarah Ellen Edwards married; an inside look at 'magical' ceremony | The Advocate

John Bel Edwards says one GOP gubernatorial candidate is extreme and partisan | The Advocate


Bid for special session sparks skepticism from state leaders

The Advocate USA Politics January 21, 2023

thumbnailState Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon pleaded for a special session to tackle Louisiana's property insurance crisis but faced a flurry of skeptical questions Friday from state lawmakers.Donelon, appearing before the powerful Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget,... + más

Sparks hire former Seattle Storm executive Karen Bryant as general manager | Los Angeles Times

What to know about the Sparks' 2023 schedule | Los Angeles Times


Urgent action on insurance incentives rebuffed by Louisiana lawmakers

The Advocate USA Business December 17, 2022

thumbnailInsurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s request to fast-track funding for an incentive program was rebuffed by state lawmakers this week, leaving the effort in limbo until the next legislative session starts in April.Donelon had urged lawmakers to allow him to use $15 million in... + más

Hurricane Ian didn't come anywhere near Louisiana. But it could still roil our insurance market | The Advocate

Benefits of whole life insurance everyone should know | CBS News


Amid crisis in Louisiana insurance marketplace, top regulator pleads for action on incentives

The Advocate USA Business December 14, 2022

thumbnailLouisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said he might ask political leaders to convene a special session in early 2023 if two legislative committees do not approve his plans to relaunch a multimillion-dollar incentive program this week. Donelon’s comments come amid a... + más

ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment: Three Things For Small Business Owners To Consider | Forbes

Guaranteed issue life insurance benefits to know | CBS News



About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |