insurance

Do cars of a certain color on Louisiana roadways get more than their fair share of speeding tickets? Or is it more about the make and model of what you drive?

Louisiana already has to pay some of the highest insurance rates in the country. If you get ticketed for these violations you could be paying even more.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The big storms of this season are expected to make landfall in your wallet as homeowners' insurance rates are projected to rise.

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

Right now there is a window of opportunity for you to increase or add to your current policy. It might be a good idea to consider during this very active storm season.