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Reviewed guide updated August 3, 2026 · Fact-checked by Brelly Legal Team

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The Louisiana Guide to Property Insurance Claims

A Louisiana property claim does not run on one clock. Notice can start one job, a proof of loss can start another, and a request for a report or mortgage-servicer release can start another still.

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Part 1: Making the claim

Start by reporting the loss through a channel your insurer accepts. Save the notice, delivery confirmation, claim number, instructions, and every response. Reporting gets the carrier's process moving, but it does not replace later policy duties such as protecting the property, cooperating with the investigation, documenting the damage, or submitting requested information.

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Part 2: Proving the loss

Your evidence should show the cause, scope, and amount of the loss as clearly as you can. If the insurer says something is missing or defective, ask it to identify the exact item and policy or statutory basis in writing. You do not need to turn the file into a museum, but you do need a record that someone else can follow.

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Part 3: Payment, repairs, and getting help

Property-claim payments often arrive in pieces. Coverage categories, depreciation, deductibles, supplemental damage, contractor checks, and a mortgage company's involvement can each create a separate handoff. Keep a simple ledger showing every estimate, payment, category, payee, holdback, and outstanding request.

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What does R.S. 22:1270 do for specifically valued personal property?

Section 22:1270

Reviewed source

What does R.S. 22:1312 require for a standard-fire proof form?

Section 22:1312

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What does R.S. 22:1316 say about spouses and title in a fire-policy suit?

Section 22:1316

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How does R.S. 22:1337 treat named-storm and hurricane deductibles?

Section 22:1337

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When does R.S. 22:1338 require an additional-living-expense advance?

Section 22:1338

Reviewed source

What must a public-adjuster contract include under R.S. 22:1704?

Section 22:1704

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What conduct rules apply to public adjusters under R.S. 22:1706?

Section 22:1706

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What does R.S. 22:1893 say about mixed-cause property damage?

Section 22:1893

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What statement does R.S. 22:1895 require with a homeowners payment?

Section 22:1895

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What does R.S. 22:1896 require when an insured asks about a property claim?

Section 22:1896

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When does R.S. 22:1897 require extra communication after adjuster turnover?

Section 22:1897

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