The Commissioner of Insurance has complete jurisdiction over the Life, Health and Accident, Property and Liability, Marine and Inland Marine, Fidelity and Surety, and Title insurance industries in Louisiana. He is ultimately responsible for the collection of Insurance Premium Taxes and Fees as well as the approval of all policy forms offered to Louisiana citizens, and has a host of licensing and regulatory duties to ensure a fair and safe market for Louisiana's insurance consumers.
James J. Donelon, Commissioner
(225) 342-5900
(800) 259-5300 or 5301
public@ldi.state.la.us
Denise Brignac, Chief Deputy Commissioner
(225) 342-7276
dbrignac@ldi.state.la.us
The Division of Legal Services assists all other Departmental offices in the interpretation
and application of the Louisiana Insurance Code, prepares pleadings and makes court
appearances in matters involving the Department.
(225) 342-7276
wbyrd@ldi.state.la.us
The Insurance Fraud Section investigates all instances of alleged or suspected fraud committed by or upon insurance agents, brokers and companies. The Fraud Section assists local, state and federal authorities in fraud investigations, as necessary, and cooperates with industry associations and organizations in the investigation and prevention of fraud. The Fraud Report Center assists the Section in investigating fraud cases.
Paul Boudreaux, Director of Insurance Fraud Section
(225) 219-7681
pboudreaux@ldi.state.la.us
Amy W. David, Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs
(225) 342-5423
adavid@ldi.state.la.us
Judy Wright, Public Information Director
(225) 342-9892
jwright@ldi.state.la.us
Minority Affairs works to increase the active involvement of minorities in Louisiana's insurance industry by providing educational and information services to minorities to foster a greater awareness of the opportunities available in the insurance industry and of the skills, training, and education necessary to prepare for opportunities in employment, appointment as agents and contracting for services with insurance companies.
Richard Chambers, Deputy Commissioner of Minority Affairs
(225) 342-8395
rlchambers@ldi.state.la.us
Gayle Raby, Executive Staff Officer
(225) 342-8395
graby@ldi.state.la.us
Internal Audit assists management by identifying weaknesses and deficiencies in Departmental Operations and making recommendations for necessary corrective actions. Internal Audit also provides management assistance to divisions upon request. This division also performs special projects, as assigned by the Commissioner through his designee.
Nancy C. Vogt, Director of Internal Audit
(225) 342-5037
nvogt@ldi.state.la.us
Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA)
The Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association is an independent body of contributing
insurance companies. The Louisiana Receivership Office forwards moneys recovered
from failed member companies to LIGA, which uses member contributions to pay the
claims of these failed companies. Most property and casualty insurance companies
in Louisiana belong to LIGA, which in effect "insures the insurers."