Louisiana Regulation Sets Mandatory Discounts for Fortified Homes

Published on March 10, 2026

A new regulation requires Louisiana insurers to provide premium discounts to residential properties that obtain a Fortified designation in accordance with standards put forth by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). Fortified homes in the central and …

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7th Circuit: Church Not Owed Replacement-Cost Payment for Fire Damage

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An Indiana church that sought payment at replacement-cost level for fire damage to its property learned the hard way that procrastination can carry a price tag when it comes to settling insurance contracts. A federal appeals court ruled last week …

Vast Ship Clusters and Speeding Tankers Point to Hormuz Jamming

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