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Louisiana News and Information

Louisiana: Legislature Passes Chinese Drywall Bill

The Louisiana Legislature last night passed SB 595, a bill that will prohibit an insurer from cancelling, non-renewing, or increasing rates on a policy due to the presence of drywall manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. The bill was revised last week in the House. (Posted: 6/15/2010)

Louisiana: Drywall Bill Amended in House

SB 595, legislation to prohibit an insurer from cancelling, non-renewing, or increasing rates on a policy due to the presence of drywall manufactures in the People’s Republic of China, was amended last week by the House Insurance Committee and sent to House floor. (Posted: 6/1/2010)

Louisiana: NAMIC Members Asked to Contact House Committee Requesting Support of Bill Amendments Restricting Underwriting/Rating Decisions When Chinese Drywall Present

Despite efforts by NAMIC and other industry representatives to stop SB 595, the legislation passed the Senate and was scheduled for the House Insurance Committee today. Liz Reynolds, NAMIC’s Southeast state affairs manager, contacted committee members yesterday asking that they support the amendments. (Posted: 5/25/2010)

Louisiana: Wind Zone Bill Threatens Market

Louisiana SB 181, regarding how companies manage wind zone risks, threatens the recent advances made in expanding the state’s private market. The bill may be taken up by the full Senate as early as today. (Posted: 5/18/2010)

Louisiana: Bill to Restrict Underwriting and Rating When Tainted Drywall Present Passes Senate

Louisiana SB 595, which would prohibit an insurer from cancelling, non-renewing, or increasing rates on a policy due to the presence of drywall manufactured in the People’s Republic of China, was given a favorable report by a Senate committee and subsequently passed by the Senate on Monday evening. (Posted: 4/27/2010)

Louisiana: Proposed Requirements to Provide Department of Revenue Information to Policyholders Not as Onerous Now

Fruitful discussions between HB 44 sponsor Rep. Chuck Kleckley, who is also House Insurance chair, and insurance lobbyists on the ground have resulted in legislation that is much less onerous for companies. (Posted: 4/20/2010)

Louisiana: Session Off to Fast Start

The Louisiana legislative session began March 29 and is off to a fast start as insurance-related legislation is already being discussed and voted on. (Posted: 4/13/2010)

Louisiana: DOI Releases Legislative Package

The Louisiana Department of Insurance previewed its 2010 legislative package March 2 in Baton Rouge for industry representatives. NAMIC Southeast state affairs manager Liz Reynolds attended the meeting. (Posted: 3/16/2010)

Southeast Region 2010 Legislative Preview

Several Southeast region state legislators have already been busy filing bills related to topics of interest on NAMIC’s state legislative agenda. Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina all convene in early January, and pre-filing is underway in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. (Posted: 12/15/2009)

2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – LOUISIANA

(Posted: 7/16/2009)

Louisiana: Insurance Bills to Governor (6/23/2009)

Louisiana: Bills Bad for Building Codes (6/16/2009)

Louisiana ‘Step-Down’ Coverage Ban Advances to Senate Floor (6/9/2009)

Louisiana: House Bills Garner Senate Committee Approval (6/2/2009)

Louisiana: House Insurance Committee Allows Auto ‘Step-down’ Coverage Ban to Move Forward (5/19/2009)

Louisiana: House Insurance Committee Considers Bill to Ban Auto ‘Step-Down’ Coverage (5/12/2009)

Louisiana: Feud Between Insurance Commissioner, Legislative Auditor Still Pending; Insurers Urged to Take Individual Action to Protect Confidential Information (4/14/2009)

Louisiana: DOI Previews Legislative Packagee (4/7/2009)

Report: Insurers to Pay $25.2 Billion in 2008 Catastrophe Claims (1/20/2009)

West Virginia Leads Nation Again in Frequency of Deer-Vehicle Collisions; Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas Round Out Top Five (10/9/2008)

Louisiana: Senators Question Insurance Industry Response to Gustav and Ike (9/23/2008)

NAMIC Offers Guidance, Resources as Latest Storm Approaches (9/11/2008)

New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)

Insurers Advise Coastal Residents in Texas: Don’t Take Ike For Granted (9/9/2008)

Multiple Storms Keep Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard on High Alert (9/9/2008)

Most Gulf Coast Structures Not Safer Today Than They Were Three Years Ago, IBHS Says (9/2/2008)

2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – LOUISIANA (7/15/2008)

Louisiana: Legislature Winds Up 2008 Session After Adopting ‘Named Storm’ Deductible Proposal Favorable to Insurance Consumers, Companies (6/24/2008)

NAMIC: Louisiana Legislature Winds Up 2008 Session After Adopting ‘Named Storm’ Deductible Proposal – a ‘Win-Win’ for Insurance Consumers, Companies (6/24/2008)

Louisiana: Coastal Forum in New Orleans (6/17/2008)

Louisiana: Legislature Nearing Adjournment; Bill Status (6/17/2008)

Louisiana: Important Bills on the Move (6/10/2008)

Louisiana/North Carolina: Coastal Insurance the Subject of Conferences (6/10/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)

Louisiana: Senate Insurance Bills Ready for House Passage (5/20/2008)