Tag: Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance

• Insurance & Casualty Litigation

  UM Rejection Forms – Requirements & Duration

  • March 15, 2017
  • By Brent Carriere

  Since UM coverage is presumed, nothing must be done if an insured wishes to have UM coverage matching liability limits. But, if the insured wishes to reject UM coverage, or select lower UM coverage, strict requirements must be met. If not, the presumption that UM coverage is provided remains.   According to the UM statute, the rejection […]

• Employment Law & Litigation

  Third Circuit’s Requirements for Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims in Louisiana

  • March 13, 2017
  • By Allen & Gooch

  In the recent Third Circuit case, Broussard v. Dillards’ Department Stores, Inc., the Court issued a ruling that effects the manner in which all workers’ compensation insurers are required to handle workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana.  — So. 3d —, (La App. 3 Cir. 02/15/17) 2017 WL 606769. The issue was brought before the Third […]