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Louisiana Insurance Guides and Publications
http://www.ldi.state.la.us/consumers/miscellaneous_pubs.htm
The Department of Insurance website lists downloadable .pdfs of consumer guides including insurance rate comparisons, avoiding insurance fraud, hurricane mediation publications, and more. Updated 12/08.
Track Insurance Rate Increases
http://www.ldi.state.la.us/Property_Casualty/Rating/RateFilingSearch.htm
The Louisiana Department of Insurance website has a feature that allows consumers to look for proposed insurance rate changes greater than 10 percent.
Rate filing information on all types of homeowners insurance can be foundunder "Search Rate Filings" at the top of the "Quick Links" section on the right side of the page. To comment on the rate proposals, contact the department's new Office of Consumer Advocacy at (800) 259-5300.
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Louisiana Citizens Insurance Tax Credit
http://www.rev.state.la.us/sections/general/calac/default.aspx
Residential and commercial property insurance policyholders will receive an income tax credit for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation regular and special assessments they paid because of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
You can still file for this credit. Find out more on the Department of Revenue website.
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LA Department of Insurance Coverage Lookup
http://www.ldi.state.la.us/CAP/ConsumerCoverageLookupMain.aspx
Search for agencies offering insurance by type (auto, home, etc.) and by zip code.
Louisiana Department of Insurance
http://www.ldi.state.la.us
Louisiana Department of Insurance Consumer hotline is 800-259-5300 or 225-342-5900.
Hurricane Insurance Information Center
http://www.disasterinformation.org/disaster2/home/
The Hurricane Insurance Information Center is an information source for the public which lists steps to take to protect lives and property prior to a hurricane.
Following a disaster, the center provides claim filing tips, emergency contact numbers for insurance companies, government agencies and other sources of assistance.
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American Arbitration Association - Louisiana Hurricane Mediation Program
http://www.adr.org/sp.asp?id=31603
The American Arbitration Association has developed a program to quickly and fairly address insurance claim disputes between the insured and their providers.
Visit their website or call 800-426-8792. more
Are you having problems getting your mortgage company to release your rightfully owed insurance reimbursement?
http://www.ofi.louisiana.gov.
It's fairly routine for insurance checks to be written out to both the homeowner and the mortgage company.
Requiring the mortgage company to be involved in the disbursement of funds ensures that the lien holder knows what has happened to the home and the insurance money. But getting your mortgage company to release your rightfully owed insurance money after you’ve finished the home repairs can be a challenge.
If you’ve run into trouble getting your mortgage company to release your insurance settlement, you can file a complaint with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. This state office supervises mortgage companies and can help consumers get their money released more quickly. The OFI can be reached nationwide by calling 1 (866) 783-5530. In-state consumers can call 1 (888) 525-9414 or (225) 925-4660. The OFI can mail or fax a complaint form to you or you can fill out a form on the office's Web site, www.ofi.louisiana.gov. Go to the home page and click on the 'Complaints' link on the lower left side. more |
