Louisiana Department of Insurance
10/01/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2025 13:37
October 1, 2025 - Commissioner Tim Temple Provides Input on the Future of Flood Insurance During FEMA Review Council Meeting in Washington
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October 1, 2025
Commissioner Tim Temple Provides Input on the Future of Flood Insurance During FEMA Review Council Meeting in Washington
Commissioner Tim Temple spoke at yesterday's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council meeting in Washington, D.C., on the importance of a sustainable, affordable National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
"Louisiana knows firsthand the devastating impact of floods and hurricanes, and we also know the importance of having affordable, reliable insurance coverage," said Commissioner Temple. "Reforming FEMA and the NFIP is not just necessary-it is overdue. On behalf of our state, I was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the FEMA Review Council and my fellow insurance commissioners on building a more resilient future."
During the meeting, Commissioner Temple talked about the NFIP's importance to Louisiana, what can be done to improve FEMA and the NFIP, and potential solutions for creating a stronger private flood insurance market. Louisianans hold 9% of all NFIP policies, and there are currently about 419,000 NFIP policyholders in Louisiana.
Commissioner Temple's participation underscores Louisiana's leadership role in national disaster preparedness, resilience and insurance innovation.
Earlier today, the Louisiana Department of Insurance released information for consumers regarding the expiration of the NFIP. That document can be viewed here.
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 https://www.ldi.la.gov.
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