November 6, 2025 - MEDIA ADVISORY - Commissioner Temple to Hold Press Conference Announcing 10K FORTIFIED Roofs Milestone and Major Program Updates

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple will be joined by Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Director of FORTIFIED Market Development Alex Cary, Parish Construction & Roofing Partner (and LSU Baseball National Champion and 2x World Series Champion) Ryan Theriot, and Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Participant Stephen Curtis to mark Louisiana reaching the milestone of 10,000 FORTIFIED roofs in the state and provide major program updates. Q&A to follow the press conference.

FORTIFIED roofs are specifically designed to prevent damage that commonly occurs during high winds, hurricanes, hailstorms and severe thunderstorms. They are built with stronger edges, sealed roof decks, impact-resistant shingles and are better attached with ring-shank nails.

About the Louisiana Department of Insurance: The Louisiana Department of Insurance works to improve competition in the state's insurance market while assisting individuals and businesses with the information and resources they need to be informed consumers of insurance. As a regulator, the LDI enforces the laws that provide a fair and stable marketplace and makes certain that insurers comply with the laws in place to protect policyholders. You can contact the LDI by downloading our LDIConnect mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store , calling us at 800-259-5300 or visiting www.ldi.la.gov .