Acadiana Business Advocate

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Another large insurer is leaving Louisiana. Here's what it means for policyholders.

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana. Let's get going with your business headlines of the day.

United Property & Casualty Insurance Co., based in Florida, will cease renewing its roughly 36,000 Louisiana home insurance policies in 2023. It is the largest company, in terms of the value of premiums written, to pull up stakes amid the state’s widening insurance crisis.

You can read the story here.

Have a great day and see you back here Friday morning.

Deal with LHC Group, UnitedHealth delayed, now expected for early 2023

The proposed merger agreement between Lafayette-based LHC Group and United Health Group has been delayed until the first quarter of next year. Read more

Josh Guillory, Jan Swift to launch campaigns for Lafayette mayor-president next week

Qualifying for the 2023 race for Lafayette mayor-president is still eight months away, but two residents are launching their campaigns next week. Read more

Acadiana newsmakers: Anna Osland named Blanco Center's associate director of research

Anna Osland has been named associate director of research at the Blanco Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and will led its new research program on economic and environmental resilience, which will delve deeply into research and policy issues critical to Louisiana. Read more

SPONSORED: Whatever your reasons are for doing the things you do, we’ve only got one: YOU. When you and your family need care, you can rely on the experts at Ochsner Lafayette General. We are here for you and those you love, so you can get back to doing what brings you joy and living your best, healthiest life. You are at the heart of what we do.

Click here to change your newsletter preferences, including unsubscribing.