Louisiana Insurance Industry Newswire

Louisiana housing market shows signs of improvement as insurance costs decline

KENNER, La. (WVUE) - With insurance premiums and mortgage rates trending slightly down, realty experts are optimistic about Louisiana’s 2026 housing market. More properties are becoming available and overall time on the market is down, according to Dan …

Heirs Property and the Insurance Crisis  

Climate change is making it increasingly difficult to find and afford insurance, particularly for Black families across the Gulf South. For as long as home insurance has existed, cost, discrimination and disproportionate exposure to physical risks have all …

Louisiana's housing market appears to be improving as interest rates, insurance costs soften

Many auto insurers slashing rates as claims drop

Insurers nationwide are slashing vehicle insurance rates in response to a sharp reduction in claims. The unusual trend is benefiting drivers from Florida to California, as well as several states in between. Experts had predicted that President Donald Trump …

Judge: Justice energy companies owe $1M+ to workers' compensation insurance provider

A federal judge has ordered eight companies in the struggling business empire of Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., to pay over $1 million to a workers’ compensation insurance provider. This is a video screenshot of U.S. Sen. Jim Justice during a virtual news …

Good insurance news: Citizens dropping rates even more for Floridians

Jan. 13, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET Florida's state-backed insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., will decrease rates for multiperil homeowners' policies by an average of 8.7%. This new rate drop is larger than the 2.6% decrease Citizens initially …

Louisiana auto insurance rates fell in new year, but costs remain second-highest nationwide

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana drivers are seeing a modest reduction in auto insurance premiums at the start of the new year, though the state continues to rank among the most expensive in the nation for coverage. Several of Louisiana’s largest auto …

How Much Does Shelter Car Insurance Cost?

Choosing a car insurance provider requires careful consideration. If Shelter is among your top contenders, examining its rates closely will help you determine if it's the right fit. We recommend comparing quotes from several providers to ensure you…

Insurers Denied Pre-Trial Win In Gas Explosion Row

By Gianna Ferrarin ( January 12, 2026, 4:09 PM EST) -- Insurers for a pipeline project contractor failed to show that a Louisiana anti-indemnity statute invalidated parts of the company's contract with a natural gas utility as the companies face …

Louisiana attorney general to headline Senate abortion pill hearing

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill will be a key witness for the GOP during a highly anticipated Senate hearing on mail-order abortion drugs, for which anti-abortion advocates have sought tighter regulations in recent years.A spokesperson for Sen. Bill …

Letters: Florida strategy bringing insurance costs down. Can Louisiana follow?

Louisiana homeowners have been facing an ongoing insurance crisis since 2023, but Florida homeowners are now seeing rates decrease. So, what is Florida doing differently? Reinsurance is insurance bought by insurance companies. Insurance is the management …

Christine O'Brien, UnitedHealthcare CEO for La.-Miss., wants to lower insurance costs. Here's how

At a time when health insurers are under fire for raising premiums and rejecting claims while health care costs continue to rise, Christine O'Brien is trying to grow UnitedHealthcare's book of commercial business in Louisiana and Mississippi — two …

Which States Limit Renters Insurance Requirements, And Which Do Not

What varies by location is how much control state law gives landlords when requiring coverage. Renters insurance is not required by law in any U.S. state, but landlords often make it a condition of renting through a lease agreement. What varies by location …

Commissioner: Louisiana insurance market showing signs of stability

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said he is seeing signs of improvement in the state’s challenging insurance market, citing growing competition, fewer costly rate filings and some actual rate decreases. He attributes these positive trends to …

Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike

When Kassidy Hooter learned in December how much her health insurance costs were going to rise this year, she went into panic mode.  The Shreveport, Louisiana, resident and mother of three knew she urgently needed care — Hooter is in the final trimester of …

McGlinchey Stafford vote to shut down reshuffles Louisiana legal landscape

The decision by McGlinchey Stafford PLLC leaders this week to shutter their powerhouse law firm after more than 50 years sent shock waves across south Louisiana’s legal community, and even took some of the firm’s attorneys by surprise. It also began …

Louisiana auto insurance rates declining as multiple insurers file for decreases

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana drivers may see relief in their auto insurance bills as multiple insurers have filed for rate decreases across the state. Related coverage: Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple visited Lake Charles during a …

Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Eases as Progressive Lowers Rates

Some good news for Louisiana drivers. Progressive just announced major rate cuts for nearly half a million policyholders across the state. Starting January 16, 2026, new policies will see an average decrease of 6.6% for Progressive Security customers and …

Mrvan votes to reinstate expired federal health insurance subsidies

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, was one of just two Indiana congressmen to vote in favor of reinstating expired health insurance subsidies for Hoosiers who purchase health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. An unusual …

5 Initiatives To Expedite The Construction Industry's Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Is The Construction Industry (Finally) On Its Way To Becoming A Tech Industry? MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence offers exceptional potential for the construction industry. It can help …

Indemn Announces Strategic Sale of EventGuard Division to Jewelers Mutual® Group

Indemn demonstrated how AI can partner with insurance agents to provide customers with better service. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indemn, a leading provider of Agentic AI outcomes for the insurance …

HVAC Expert Sandi Hulsey of Flowery Branch Breaks Down HVAC Repair Signs for HelloNation

How can you tell when your HVAC system is due for repairs before it completely breaks down? FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can you tell when your HVAC system needs repairs before it completely …

Council of Autism Service Providers Acquires Jade Health, Including Its Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In late December, the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) and Jade Health reached an agreement for CASP to acquire the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) and …

PLEXIS Healthcare Systems Provides Guidance on Responsible AI Adoption for Healthcare Payers

Enterprise payer platforms remain the system of record as AI accelerates productivity and insight. MEDFORD, OR, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PLEXIS Healthcare Systems, a trusted provider of enterprise core administration …

Nick Lawless Announces the Release of His First Book, Lawless Leadership, with Bookspert

SAYRE, PA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bookspert is excited to announce the launch of Lawless Leadership, the powerful debut book by Nicholas Lawless, a seasoned security expert and CEO of CPS1 and Phobos Security. …

Liveops Accelerates Growth Through Multi-Client Enterprise Expansions

Performance-aligned expansions position Liveops for accelerated momentum in 2026 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liveops, the leader in flexible customer experience outsourcing solutions, announced …

New York Drivers Face Rising Risk as Traffic Enforcement Tightens and Point Penalties Increase

Stricter traffic enforcement and point rules in NYC and New York State are increasing fines, suspensions, and job risks for everyday and professional drivers. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As traffic …

SIAA Fuels Next Wave of Growth Through New Strategic Partnership with Progressive

HAMPTON, NH, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SIAA, the nation’s leading alliance of independent insurance agencies, today announces a new strategic partnership with Progressive. The relationship will expand SIAA member …

Beinsure forecasts Global Insurance Market Growth in 2026-2027 slowing amid rising risks

Beinsure Media outlines how weaker GDP growth, trade tension, and higher catastrophe losses are reshaping global insurance premium growth and risk dynamics NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global economic …

New Life Mental Health Opens State-of-the-Art Treatment Center in Saddle Brook, Redefining Mental Health Care in NJ

New Life Mental Health is proud to announce the official opening of its premier treatment center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. SADDLE BROOK, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Life New Jersey Mental Health & …

RiskThinking.ai Launches Climate Insurability Rankings™ to Show Global Companies Facing Greatest Physical Climate Risk

RiskThinking.ai launches Climate Insurability Rankings™, a forward-looking tool ranking physical climate risk and uninsurability for 13,000+ global companies. TORONTO, CANADA, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RiskThinking.ai today …

ActualMeds Announces Leadership Change

Emily Schmitz, PharmD Named CEO as Patricia Meisner Transitions to Strategic Advisory Role TALLAHASSEE , FL, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ActualMeds, the industry leader in patient-centered medication management, …

Infinite Banking in Canada presents New Opportunities for Owner Financing

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IBC Financial has introduced an educational initiative focused on alternative financing strategies for Canadian high-net-worth business owners. The program covers the Infinite …

BankPro Announces Partnership with McLaren Endurance Racing in its World Endurance Championship Entry

NASSAU, BAHAMAS, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BankPro is proud to announce its partnership with Racing’s endurance ambitions, partnering with the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hyper Team, McLaren Racing’s official entry in the FIA …

Convoso and Global Telecom Solutions Forge Partnership to Expand Outbound Contact Center Solutions for Revenue Teams

Convoso joins the GTS portfolio with a high-performing outbound dialing platform built for speed, scale, and compliance. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Convoso, a leading provider of AI-powered outbound …

Temperature Fluctuations Increase Risk of Windshield Crack Expansion, According to Local Auto Glass Experts

Patsco Windshield Repair at the Mall of Abilene Urges Drivers to Act Early ABILENE, TX, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto glass professionals across West Texas are reporting an increase in windshield damage during the …

Incorpify AI Partners with YallaCompare to Enhance Client Access to Insurance Solutions Across the GCC

Partnership marks another step in Incorpify AI’s journey toward becoming the all-in-one AI platform for business needs DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Incorpify AI, the AI-powered platform redefining company …

Friendly Recovery Expands Outpatient Mental Health Care in Orange County at the Start of the New Year

Friendly Recovery strengthens evidence-based outpatient mental health services for adults across Orange County, addressing rising demand for structured care. TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year begins, …

Williams Asset Management Wins 'Best Financial Planner' in the 2025 Baltimore Style Readers’ Choice Awards

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is delighted to share that readers of Baltimore Style magazine have chosen the firm as the “Best Financial Planner” in the publication’s 2025 Readers’ …