Rulemaking Notices

Written Comment Topic: Notice of Intent to Promulgate Regulation 127 - The Hurricane Property Insurance Claim Alternate Dispute Resolution Program

Deadline: March 13, 2023

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Address: Philip Dominique, Louisiana Department of Insurance, Legal Division
P.O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Description of Accepted Action: The Department of Insurance is promulgating Regulation 127 as necessary to implement the provisions of the hurricane mediation program, which was enacted by Acts 2022, No. 591 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature in response to a demonstrated need for effective, fair, and timely handling of residential property insurance claims for damages occasioned by a hurricane, named storm, or named windstorm event. Regulation 127 identifies the rules and procedural guidelines appliable to insurers, insureds, and mediation firms who elect to participate in the voluntary mediation program.

Current Regulation: N/A

Accepted Changes: N/A

Adopted Regulation: N/A

Effective Date: Upon Publication

Notice of Intent: Regulation 127 - Notice of Intent

Rule Summary Report: Regulation 127 - Summary Report

Contact Person: Interested persons who wish to make comments may do so by writing to Philip Dominique, Staff Attorney, Louisiana Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214, by faxing comments to (225) 342-1632 or electronically at [email protected]. Comments will be accepted through the close of business, 4:30 p.m., March 13, 2023.