Latest Louisiana Headlines
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People
Oct 19 2009 // Unisource Program Administrators (UPA), a workers’ compensation wholesaler headquartered in Oklahoma City, has expanded services to all 50 states. In addition, the company named Barbara Drollinger, a 20-year...
In Error, Louisiana Paid Incentives to Insurers Too Soon
Oct 16 2009 // Louisiana’s Department of Insurance improperly made $29 million in incentive payments to five insurance companies before having all the agreements finalized, according to an audit from Legislative Auditor Steve...
Louisiana Rolls Out New Online Auto and Homeowners Rate Guides
Oct 14 2009 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced that its 2009 online auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are now available for viewing on the Department of Insurance Web site at www.ldi.state.la.us. “The rate...
NTSB Turns Louisiana Plane Crash Site Over to Insurers
Oct 14 2009 // The National Transportation Safety Board has completed its on-scene investigation of a midair collision in Louisiana that killed both men in one plane and injured a man and a woman in another. Board spokesman Terry...
Public Input Sought on Use of Louisiana Storm Recovery Money
Oct 13 2009 // Louisiana’s disaster recovery agency is seeking public input on plans to spend $112 million for rebuilding after hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. Louisiana Recovery Authority Director Paul Rainwater said the agency...
Louisiana Citizens Board Member ‘Outraged’ by Cost of State Audit
Oct 13 2009 // The board of Louisiana’s “last resort” homeowners insurance company wants to quiz the legislative auditor over a $480,000 price tag for a review of the firm’s 2008 finances. The governing board of...
Two Louisiana Agents, Eight Employees Told to Stop Selling Insurance
Oct 9 2009 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance reported it has issued cease and desist orders to two West Monroe, La.-area agents for allegedly allowing unlicensed employees to conduct the business of insurance. Eight unlicensed...
Economic Outlook for Coastal Mississippi, Alabama Brightens
Oct 8 2009 // The economic outlook should brighten in 2010-2011 for the Mississippi and Alabama coasts, but that’s not the case for the New Orleans area, an economist said this week at a regional economic forum. Lack of business...
Louisiana-based Eagan Insurance Announces Staff Additions
Oct 8 2009 // Eagan Insurance Agency, based in Metairie, La., has added six insurance professionals to its staff. Joining the family business are Andrew Eagan and David Strassel, both members of the fifth generation of the Eagan family...
Louisiana Agency Named Trusted Choice Agency of the Month
Oct 7 2009 // Dupre Carrier Godchaux Agency Inc., located in Louisiana’s Acadiana region, has been named the Trusted Choice Agency of the Month by Trusted Choice, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and...
It Figures
Oct 5 2009 // $135.4 Million Texas plans to spend an estimated $135.4 million to mitigate beach erosion along the Texas Gulf Coast from South Padre Island to McFaddin Beach. According to Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, who...
Business Moves
Oct 5 2009 // TWFG The Woodlands Financial Group Inc. (TWFG), a retail and managing general agency based in The Woodlands, Texas, has opened three new branch locations. Steve Lovecchio opened a new branch in New Orleans, La. Lovecchio...
Thompson to Serve on Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association Board
Oct 2 2009 // America First Insurance Regional Vice President Keith Thompson has been appointed to a three-year term serving on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA). Five insurance company...
Former Louisiana Agent Charged with Misappropriation, Forgery
Oct 1 2009 // Louisiana continued its crack down on current and former insurance producers committing alleged fraudulent activities, charging a former Lake Charles agent with misappropriation, forgery and conducting the business of...
Ferachi Named Medical Director for Louisiana Office of Workers’ Comp
Sep 28 2009 // Dr. Larry Ferachi, a Baton Rouge board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has served as team physician for the LSU football and basketball teams since 1995, has been named medical director for the Louisiana Workforce...
Allstate to Stop Paying Living Expenses for Some Louisiana Customers
Sep 25 2009 // Allstate Insurance will no longer pay emergency living expenses for about 16,000 of its coastal homeowners in Louisiana who have wind and hail coverage through another carrier. The change affects about 10 percent of...
Louisiana Agent Accused of Premium Theft, Unfair Trade Practices
Sep 25 2009 // A Scott, La., area insurance agent has been arrested, issued a cease and desist order, summary suspension of his license and fine notice for alleged misappropriation of premiums and unfair trade practices. Carmen Miller,...
Louisiana Insurance Agents Fined for Alleged Fraud
Sep 24 2009 // Two Denham Springs, La., insurance agents have been accused of committing insurance fraud, and were served with cease and desist orders, summary suspension notices and fine notices by the Louisiana Department of...
The Coverage Conundrum in Chinese Drywall Claims
Sep 21 2009 // The Latest Mass Tort Unless you live in Florida or Louisiana, or regularly read the Insurance Journal, you may only now be hearing about the latest mass tort craze: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall (often simply referred to as...
Louisiana Man Charged with Arson, Conspiracy
Sep 21 2009 // Fire investigators have arrested a Louisiana man on charges of arson with intent to defraud, conspiracy to commit arson with intent to defraud and filing a false police report. Lafayette Fire Department officials say the...
