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State Farm to pay out $136M in dividends to Louisiana auto policyholders

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (44+ words) State Farm to pay out $136M in dividends to Louisiana auto policyholders'Baton Rouge Business Report State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., which writes roughly 30% of Louisiana's private passenger auto insurance market, on Thursday announced that it will be issuing special dividends…...

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businessreport.com > article > new-laws-aimed-at-easing-the-states-insurance-crisis-are-now-in-effect

New laws aimed at easing the state’s insurance crisis are now in effect

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (177+ words) Louisiana's latest wave of insurance reform took effect Friday, with six new laws targeting property insurance costs through stricter oversight of construction, contractor practices and claims handling, The Center Square reports." Among the most notable changes: Parishes and municipalities must…...

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businessreport.com > article > temple-rebukes-landrys-claim-of-insurance-reform-win

Temple rebukes Landry's claim of an insurance reform win

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (197+ words) Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is pushing back against Gov. Jeff Landry's claims of a major insurance reform win, The Center Square writes." While Landry touted General Motors Insurance's recent product launch in the state as a victory stemming from…...

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businessreport.com > article > a-breakdown-of-the-bills-signed-by-gov-landry-on-monday

A breakdown of the bills signed by Gov. Landry on Monday

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (229+ words) Gov. Jeff Landry signed a sweeping legislative package Monday targeting Louisiana's insurance crisis and overhauling the state's Department of Transportation and Development, Louisiana Illuminator writes." The insurance-related bills aim to increase transparency, prevent age-based premium hikes, and protect consumers from…...

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Lawmakers pass sweeping insurance changes—but will lower rates follow?

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (487+ words) Louisiana lawmakers ended the 2025 legislative session with a flurry of insurance reforms aimed at addressing the state's sky-high coverage rates'but not without some conflict, Louisiana Illuminator reports." While Gov. Jeff Landry touted a "balanced approach" targeting both insurers and trial…...

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businessreport.com > article > op-ed-questions-gov-landrys-commitment-to-lower-auto-insurance-rates

Op-ed questions Gov. Landry’s commitment to lower auto insurance rates

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (469+ words) An op-ed published this week by The Center Square takes direct aim at Gov. Jeff Landry's handling of insurance reform, accusing him of breaking a key promise made throughout the 2025 legislative session." Landry had pledged to sign any insurance reform…...

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Landry signs contentious insurance reform bill into law

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (256+ words) In a Wednesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law what his office is calling the "largest tort reform effort in state history." The package is a response to Louisiana's sky-high insurance rates. Of particular controversy is House…...

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businessreport.com > article > auto-insurance-overhaul-advances-amid-debate

Auto insurance overhaul advances amid debate 

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (246+ words) A major legislative push to reduce Louisiana's auto insurance costs is moving forward, but not without deep debate and division, Louisiana Illuminator reports." On Wednesday, the state Senate advanced several high-profile tort reform bills in a marathon session marked by…...

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A look at one lawmaker’s auto insurance proposal

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (214+ words) In an effort to curb auto insurance rates in Louisiana, state legislators greenlit several bills this week aiming to rein in personal injury lawsuits'including one proposal that bars people who aren't legal U.S. citizens from suing if hurt in a wreck,…...

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Gov. Landry’s auto insurance reform plan, explained

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (564+ words) In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry outlined a sweeping plan aimed at tackling Louisiana's sky-high auto insurance rates. In a Tuesday morning press conference, Gov. Jeff Landry outlined a sweeping plan aimed at tackling Louisiana's sky-high auto…...