Francine damage seen at over $1 billion. How will it impact Louisiana's insurance market?
Damage to homes and vehicles from Hurricane Francine will cost insurers about $1.5 billion, which is moderate by industry standards and not expected to make the state's insurance crisis any worse.
Louisiana insurance commissioner believes Hurricane Francine won’t heavily impact insurance market
Francine was largely a water storm rather than wind so the National Flood Insurance Program will deal with the lion’s share of claims, for those who can afford it in coastal parishes. Temple also said they are seeing a lot of flooded car reports, which will go through auto insurance claims rather than homeowners insurance.
How much will Hurricane Francine cost in Louisiana as homeowners, businesses assess damage?
Here are some early estimates on insurance losses and overall damage costs from Hurricane Francine in Louisiana.
In Louisiana, incarcerated people help with hurricane recovery after Francine
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. ( Louisiana Illuminator) – In the week after Hurricane Ida, when an enormous generator powering Lafourche Parish’s 675-person jail threatened to overheat and shut down, Sheriff Craig Webre turned to an unexpected place for help.
Francine strengthens into a hurricane as Louisiana braces for landfall: Updates
The National Hurricane Center said Francine gained hurricane status about 350 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana.
Insurance commissioner explains how Hurricane Francine will impact LA’s insurance market
Governor Jeff Landry confirmed on Tuesday the White House has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana.
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After Francine, President Biden declares disaster in 8 Louisiana parishes
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