2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (351+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive, even for people who haven't filed a claim. Consumer Reports says weather-related losses and inflation are helping drive premiums higher, with home insurance costs rising an average of 24 percent over…...

1+ day, 16+ min ago  (84+ words) Dr. Liquin Fang and Dr. Paulette Grey talk about the summer immersion camps being hosted by the Chinese Language School of Baton Rouge. YMCA summer camps are designed to provide a safe environment. .. Governor, insurance commissioner discuss La. Fortify Homes…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (584+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The House Civil Law and Procedure Committee voted down a bill that would have capped insurance payouts for general damages at $500, 000. The bill failed to advance after pushback from Chairman Nicholas Muscarello, noting a lack of…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (64+ words) WAFB Family warns others to check coverage after car insurance denies claim Trump says the US "needs" Greenland for Arctic security Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO Overnight fire at vacant…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (681+ words) Millions of policyholders rely on the National Flood Insurance Program to secure flood coverage that is rarely part of standard homeowners policies and is required for mortgages in areas deemed high-risk. If Congress is unable to pass a spending bill…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (182+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The registration deadline is nearing for residents hoping to get a fortified roof grant through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance, the deadline to register and be included in a…...

9+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (334+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Since the 2016 floods, Livingston Parish has had the worst federal flood rating as determined by FEMA. After bringing over 250 structures up to FEMA standards in the past 18 months, among other improvements, Livingston is moving up in…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana's auto insurance premiums remain among the highest in the nation, driven largely by an unprofitable market for insurers, experts say. "Private passenger auto is right around break-even, whereas commercial auto is well in the red,…...

1+ year, 3+ week ago  (90+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents are being urged to be insurance ready ahead of a threat for potential flooding and severe weather in the Baton Rouge area. The WAFB First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (83+ words) The feud heats up as Gov. Landry unofficially calls for a special session to rein in rising prescription drug costs and take on big chains like CVS. Gov. Landry focusing on the "painful cost of automobile insurance" BRPD Chief shares…...