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2 Months After Hurricanes, Recovery Elusive for Louisiana Residents

As southwest Louisiana recovers from the back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the region this year, signs of progress compete with lingering evidence of mass destruction. The fallen trees that carpeted neighborhoods have mostly been chopped up and hauled away, but the …

Combined Losses from Laura and Delta Top $5B in Louisiana

Reported insured losses from Hurricanes Laura and Delta collectively have topped more than $5 billion as of Nov. 20, the state insurance department said. More than 236,938 claims had been reported as of Nov. 20 for the two hurricanes that …

Lawmakers: Insurance Disputes, Slow Response Hinder Louisiana Storm Recovery

Southwest Louisiana lawmakers on Dec. 16 criticized the insurance industry’s handling of claims from Hurricanes Laura and Delta, describing slow responses, low-balled damage estimates and drones used to assess destruction instead of people. “We’re almost four months ago (since Laura), …

Joint Louisiana Insurance Committees to Hear About Hurricane Claims, Pandemic

The insurance committees of the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives will hear about the impact of multiple 2020 hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic on insurance rates in a joint meeting on Dec. 16. Presenters include representatives from the Louisiana …

Judge OKs Plan for Settling Hurricane Damage Lawsuits Against Insurers in Louisiana

A federal judge in western Louisiana has approved a plan on how to settle thousands of lawsuits expected to be filed against insurance companies over damage from a pair of hurricanes that hit the region six weeks apart. Insurance companies …

Deadline for FEMA Help for Louisiana Hurricane Delta Victims Looms

Renters and homeowners in parishes designated for FEMA assistance afterHurricane Delta have until Dec. 16 to register for help, the federal agency said. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged property. Additionally, …

5 more Louisiana Parishes OK’d for Federal Disaster Assistance

The federal government has approved Louisiana’s request for FEMA individual assistance for five more parishes that were affected by Hurricane Delta, the governor’s office announced. The parishes are Beauregard, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry and St. Martin. Five parishes have already …

Americas Insurance Waiving Separate Deductible in Louisiana After Delta, Laura

Americas Insurance Company will be waiving a separate deductible for Hurricane Delta for Louisiana insureds that were impacted by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta, provided they have satisfied their full named-storm deductible. According to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, for …

COVID-19 Aid Deadline Extended for Louisiana Fisheries Following Storms

Damage from Hurricanes Laura and Delta has prompted Louisiana to extend the deadline for fisheries’ workers and businesses to apply for help under a coronavirus pandemic program. Instead of ending on Oct. 26, the application period will now last through …

More than 6,500 Still in Louisiana Shelters After Hurricanes

More than 6,500 people are still in temporary shelters after back-to-back hurricanes hit Louisiana, according to the state, but some are being told to leave. The Department of Children and Family Services said about 6,430 people are in shelters because …