Louisiana Extends Emergency Rule 23

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has given notice that it has promulgated a second extension of Emergency Rule 23 to regulate all insurance matters between insureds and insurers affected by Hurricane Katrina or its aftermath, or Hurricane Rita or its aftermath.

The second extension of Emergency Rule 23 is applicable statewide to any insured who had a personal residential, commercial residential or commercial property insurance policy covering a dwelling, residential property or commercial property located in Louisiana if said policy of insurance was in effect as of 12:01 a.m. on August 26, 2005 with regard to a claim filed as a result of any damage caused by Hurricane Katrina or its aftermath, or if said policy of insurance was in effect as of 12:01 a.m. on September 20, 2005 with regard to a claim filed as a result of any damage caused by Hurricane Rita or its aftermath.

A copy of the second extension of Emergency Rule 23 may be obtained from the Department of Insurance by contacting Warren Byrd, Executive Counsel, in writing c/o the Louisiana Department of Insurance, 1702 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by telephone at (225) 219-7841, or by electronic mail at wbyrd@ldi.state.la.us.

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