Louisiana auto insurance debate overheats as legislation nears finish line

Excessive litigation drives high auto rates in La., NAIC data shows

Louisiana has a higher rate of bodily injury claims and insured losses compared to most of its neighboring states, according to data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Louisiana auto insurance debate overheats as legislation nears finish line

Who is spending money to get Louisiana's four constitutional amendments passes is not clear. (Wesley Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Tensions are escalating at the State Capitol as a legislative package that attempts to lower auto insurance costs in Louisiana nears its final stage of approval.     On Wednesday, the Senate advanced six of the more controversial insurance measures in a floor session that lasted late into the night. The debate include…

‘LaPolitics’: House insurance chair weighs session at its midpoint

LaPolitics: Gov. Jeff Landry says he is taking a “balanced approach” to insurance reform. What is your take on how that’s working out? House Insurance Chair Gabe Firment: I would rather talk about the House’s package. I think the House’s package represents a balanced approach as well. I think you’ve got a good balance of legal reform, and then you’ve also got several bills that are clearly consumer friendly, like my House Bill 438, the insurer a…