§ 22:2651 This Chapter shall be known as the “Hurricane Mediation Program”, hereinafter referred to as the “program”.
§ 22:2652 A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a nonadversarial alternative dispute resolution procedure that is prompted by the need for effective, fair, and timely handling of reside
§ 22:2653 A. Every insured may request mediation involving a residential property insurance claim for property damage that involves disputed amounts up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars in
§ 22:2654 A. A mediation firm, hereinafter referred to as the “firm”, that elects to participate in the program provided in this Chapter shall comply with all of the following:
§ 22:2655 The insurer and insured that elects to participate in mediation under the provisions of this Chapter shall agree to the following conditions:
§ 22:2656 A. If the governor declares a state of emergency pursuant to R.S. 29:724 for a named windstorm event, an insurer writing residential property insurance in this state shall send a hur
§ 22:2657 The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Chapter.

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