LA DOI Press Releases

State Farm Dividend to Louisiana Policyholders

The Louisiana Department of Insurance announced that State Farm is issuing special dividends to qualifying policyholders. Policyholders with a Private Passenger Auto Voluntary Preferred policy in force as of December 31, 2025, will receive an average payment of $138 per vehicle, totaling $136 million statewide.

Contractor Arrested for Fraud and Falsifying Documents

The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued a cease-and-desist order and arrested Jon Andersen for allegedly falsifying documents to obtain a contractor's license. Andersen submitted fraudulent certificates of insurance and doctored inspection records.

Louisiana DOI Partners with NICB and 4WARN on Third-Party Litigation Funding

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has partnered with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and 4WARN to combat deceptive marketing tactics used by third-party litigation funding (TPLF) entities. This initiative aims to protect consumers from misleading online advertisements that steer insurance claims into unnecessary litigation, potentially increasing insurance costs.

Louisiana DOI Finalizes Auto Insurance Rate Decreases

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has finalized rate decreases for auto insurance policies from Imperial Fire & Casualty and Allstate North American Insurance Company. These changes are expected to result in lower premiums for over 58,000 policyholders in Louisiana.

Louisiana Insurance Policyholder Guidance After Storms

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has issued guidance for policyholders affected by recent storms. The guidance provides tips on filing insurance claims, protecting property from further damage, and avoiding potential scams.