1. A. These terms when used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings.

   1. Commissioner—the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance.
   2. Department—the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
   3. Disclosure Notice—a written notification issued by insurers to insureds disclosing the existence of the hurricane mediation program as required in R.S. 22:2656.
   4. Governor—the governor of the state of Louisiana.
   5. Hurricane Mediation Program—the “Hurricane Property Insurance Claim Alternate Dispute Resolution Program” set forth in Chapter 22 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, at R.S. 22:2651, et seq.
   6. Mediation Firm—an entity or person that has elected to participate in the hurricane mediation program, complies with all requirements set forth in R.S. 22:2654, meets the qualifications set forth in R.S. 9:4106, and is listed as an approved mediation firm on the department’s website.
   7. Parties—the insured and insurer, collectively.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:2, 22:11, 22:2651, et seq., and the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner, LR 49:900 (May 2023).