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New Flood Insurance Coverage Options Available to New Orleans Businesses, Instantly Quoted Through Yokahu and Powered by Floodbase

May 2, 2025

The new flood coverages, backed by an “A+” AM Best rated carrier, dramatically expand limited commercial insurance options in New Orleans, covering any type of economic loss Floodbase, the world-leading platform for insuring uncovered flood risk, and insurance intermediary Yokahu announced a partnership to offer automated parametric policies, initially bringing much-needed flood coverage options for […]

The Economic Cost of Inaction: How Climate Disasters Are Slowing Louisiana’s Growth

April 18, 2025

Louisiana is facing a long emergency. Storms are more frequent. Insurance costs are rising. Jobs are not keeping pace. Climate change and economy are deeply connected — and all of it is holding the state back. The Data Center’s 2024 report, Pathways to Prosperity: Louisiana, shows that while the rest of the country added jobs […]

Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis Continues

August 17, 2023

According to a recent report, 63% of Louisiana homeowner's insurance policyholders saw an increase in their policy premium over the past year. For those with flood insurance, 54% saw an increase in their cost of coverage. Now, auto insurance rates are also going up.

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