insurance

Insurance rates are soaring Lafayette, Acadiana and all across Louisiana. My homeowners insurance nearly doubled, and I've discovered that there are things you may be able to do.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana announced earlier this year a desire to sell the non-profit health insurance company to Elevance Health, a for-profit provider. Policyholders are letting the Louisiana Department of Insurance know they aren't happy about it.

Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan policyholders may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). The program is designed to help homeowners repair or replace their roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds and possibly save on insurance costs.

But what are some of the factors causing these spikes? We looked at a few of them.

Louisiana suffers from a combination of poor infrastructure, a high percentage of uninsured drivers, an eager litigious climate, and other factors.

The state has approved another insurer raising rates by as much as 38%.

There are some things that people in Louisiana just accept as fact because it's always been true. See how many of these 12 Louisiana facts apply to you.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon won't seek re-election, marking the end of his 40+ years in Baton Rouge.

A new OGB pharmaceutical contract may force the change, despite bipartisan opposition to the plan.

36,000 residents are impacted by the latest move, at a time when homeowners insurance is getting tougher to buy.

The woman caught a sexually transmitted disease from her partner while in his car, which was insured by the GEICO insurance company.

Carencro residents just got some great news. Things are about to get a little safer, and some residents might be saving some money as well.

Subsidized insurance is available through the NFIP.

Anyone who has questions or concerns about their insurance issues, they can call 800-259-5300.

Anyone who has questions or concerns about their insurance issues, they can call 800-259-5300.

Now we can hear their catchy jingle in our commercials and be able to use their services.

Farmers Insurance has announced plans to return to Louisiana to offer automobile, homeowners, condo, and renters insurance.

The cost of operating a car and owning a home in Louisiana will likely go higher as we move into 2021.

This is important for residents who have already filed claims during Hurricane Laura and need to file claims brought on by Hurricane Delta.

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) put out a press release on September 18th that details their FEMA flood rating has improved. For property owners in Lafayette Parish who have flood insurance thorough FEMA, that means a five percent drop in their premium for next year's policy renewal.