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December 21st, 2010

The New Year is the Perfect Time to do a Home Inventory

The New Year is the perfect time of year for a homeowner to do a complete inventory of items in the home. Having an up-to-date list is essential to have more adequate insurance coverage as well as to settle insurance claims faster. In addition, a home…

December 16th, 2010

Identity Theft On the Rise During Holiday Season

With everything easily available from wines and perfumes to electronics and toys, online shopping is an increasingly attractive alternative to braving the local mall during the holidays. However, it can also pose a risk to your identity, according to…

December 1st, 2010

Louisiana was Lucky this Hurricane Season

(Dec. 1, 2010)—A collective sigh of relief was heard throughout Louisiana as the hurricane season officially ended. Compared to recent years, the 2010 hurricane season passed quietly in Louisiana. Despite that reality, you may be surprised to learn…

September 23rd, 2010

Study Finds Louisiana Making Substantial Efforts to Improve Quality of Building Codes

BATON ROUGE, La. (Sept. 23, 2010) — Louisiana has developed and implemented a more comprehensive and stronger building code than Mississippi and Alabama, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).…

August 17th, 2010

Website Launched To Provide Louisiana Consumers With Insurance Information

BATON ROUGE, La (Aug. 17, 2010) - The Gulf State Insurance Information Center (GSIIC), a non‐profit organization, today launched a new website – www.GulfStateInsuranceCenter.org– to serve as a repository of information on insurance…

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May 18th, 2012

30-day flood insurance program extension approved by House

The Times-Picayune

WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives today approved a 30-dayextension of the federal flood insurance program. The vote was 402-18.The bill includes a controversial provision to encourage privateinsurers to enter the market.In the Senate, Majority…

May 17th, 2012

Congress extends federal flood insurance program for 30 more days

The Times-Picayune

WASHINGTON -- The federal flood insurance program got another 30-day extension from the House on Thursday, while some lawmakers continue to work for the long-term extension they say is needed to ensure its stability. "I support the House version as a…

May 17th, 2012

Citizens gets approval for $75M line of credit

Associated Press

Louisiana's property insurer of last resort received permission Thursday to secure a $75 million cash line of credit in case a hurricane damages the state, since a pending legal judgment against the company could nearly drain its bank account. The Louisiana…

May 16th, 2012

Reid: Vitter’s tactics slowed NFIP

The Advocate

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday he prefersmoving forward with a six-month extension of the National FloodInsurance Program rather than the five-year plan by Sen. David Vitterbecause of “abusive” procedures…

May 14th, 2012

Citizens lawsuit costs escalate