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Post by nowbroke on Jul 20, 2006 17:39:33 GMT -6
I don't know if there is much talk about state politics right now. But just a tid bit of information on the current Insurance Commissioner race. DeAnne Henke is getting my vote. The reason is that Jim Donelon allowed the Insurance companies do a rate increase for all homeowners policies. I got a letter from my insurance company and stated that it has been approved for the rate increase and my POLICY WILL GO UP 70%. Can you really afford an increase of 70%, I don't know how i will be able to pay this bill in September when it is do.
After getting this lovely letter, i did some research on the three candidates running for office. the only one not taking money from these not a very nice person insurance companies is Mrs. Henke. the other Two JERKS have been in state politics for to long, and just allowed these big insurance companies to gain money off of the public. Its time for a CHANGE. PLEASE GO VOTE FOR MRS. HENKE.
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Post by nowbroke on Jul 20, 2006 18:02:28 GMT -6
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Post by coolcajun on Jul 20, 2006 18:07:57 GMT -6
that is amazing i did not realize all of this was going on. thanks for getting this out there for us to view and look at. Henke will get my vote. How can you take money from the very people you have to regulate. that is a no brainer to me but i guess that is why i have not been in politics for the last 30 years. i think im in the wrong line of work. i need to go hustle some money from big business and screw the little man.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 20, 2006 18:36:04 GMT -6
Now Broke, I did hear that insurance rates were going up but was not certainly by how much. What is your insurance company's name? Where do you live? I would certainly support anyone that would help us and not the large insurance companies. They are making us pay for all of the damages caused by the 2 hurricanes. What happens to the money that we pay them each year without any hurricane damages? They keep it. It is their profit. There have been a lot more years without hurricanes than years with hurricane damages.
I have not received any letter from my insurance provider informing me of a rate hike. I use Shelter and I live on the South side of Lafayette just south of Kaliste Saloom Rd. behind the new Hub City Diner.
As I have stated I will vote or support anyone including Ms. Henke, that will be looking out for our best interest.
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Post by Cajunguy on Jul 20, 2006 18:51:50 GMT -6
Get ready, Taureau.
I also have Shelter, and got my "70% increase" letter today.
(I live off of Congress St. not too far from Lafayette High.)
Just thought I'd make your day.
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Post by nowbroke on Jul 20, 2006 19:02:34 GMT -6
BINGO, go check your mail i live on the southside and Shelter is my carrier so get ready for your mail.
the other thing that sucks is, try to find and new company now. you will not get anyone to carry you because of all the money they are losing.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 20, 2006 21:01:33 GMT -6
Cajun Guy, You are correct; I did check my mail late today (after my earlier post) but it was there and yes, my insurance will increase by 70% also. How is this Ms. Henke different than the other two running for Insurance Commissioner; other than she is a woman? I can not believe anyone wants to actually want to run for this office; the last few all went to prison. Jim Donelon, our present Insurance Commissioner, even his name tells you he is finished or done. After this term, he will be the former Insurance Commissioner.
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Post by TBEAR on Jul 20, 2006 21:19:08 GMT -6
Good find nowbroke, that is ridiculous, kinda of CONFLICT OF INTEREST, I know the daily fishwrap aint worth a dang, and believe me I would not give them the time of day, but how about you writing an opinion letter to get more of your word out to the people since not everyone knows about my board, cant hurt. Henke will have my vote.
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Post by nowbroke on Jul 20, 2006 22:12:17 GMT -6
Mrs. Henke did get some press in the local fishwrap. But it only talked about her not having a lot of money. The Advocate had a great story about her debating the two other jerks at Don's downtown. She said she does not have a lot of money, but will not take a dime from the insurace companies, which i thought was great. She also blasted them by saying Donelon, has been in the current seat for a while, btw he was 2nd in charge when the other bum bought himself a Harley Davidson Truck, and he has done nothing to help regulate the insurance compaines.
Blasted Cain, the other jerk running, by saying he has been in state politics for 30 years, the last few by seating on the insurance commitee, with the house, and did nothing to help the people hardest hit by the two hurricanes....... think she was saying, insurance compaines are not paying.
basically she said they have had ample time to help or reform this office and have failed to do this.
last, Mrs. Henke is not a career politician, she was president of the LPSB for a while and decided not to run for re-election, some eight years ago. She IMO is the best of these 3 with fresh ideas and not being lobbied by these not a very nice person compaines that want more money.....refer to other posters comments
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Post by zoe10850 on Jul 21, 2006 0:38:23 GMT -6
The "good old days" - Earl k Long (former governor for you young people) after Hurricane Audrey " If these people took money for premiums they will pay their claims or they will never write another policy in Louisiana".
Today; "well, the fine print says that if any water damage occurs in a storm you must have flood or the homeowners probably will not have to pay" - Jim Donelon, former state rep and current acting commissioner.
Who would you rather have in charge ?
Fact is, there are no qualified people running. DeAnne Henke is a nice person, but has no chance of being elected. Fact is, no one cares who commissioner is except insurance companies, and they put their money where their mouth is.
We are, in fact too stupid/lazy/apathetic to even vote. That is why we have who we have in the mansion, in the senate, congressmen, legislators, and all of our locals.
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Post by coolboy on Jul 21, 2006 3:32:44 GMT -6
Well, I have to admit that without nowbroke's excellent info, I'd probably be voting incumbent for Insurance Commissioner. I looked at the campaign contributions by insurance companies and for $4000 and $5000 worth of money toward campaigns, they get millions of dollars in rate hikes. I despise politicians that work for big business and not the people. NOWBROKE, have you sent this info to other messageboards? You really should spread the word to as many people as possible. I know I will.
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Post by crazy on Jul 21, 2006 9:53:52 GMT -6
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Post by Taureau on Jul 21, 2006 12:05:13 GMT -6
As I have said before on an earlier post; the people that try to help themselves get the shaft and the ones that are helpless get the gold mine. What is wrong with this picture? If I have insurance, my premiums will go up by about 70%. If I don't have insurance, the government will give me up to $150,000. to repair/replace my home (if in the event of a hurricane). Does anyone else see this? Whatever happened to trying to help ones- self? What if everyone would decide not to have home owners' insurance? Would we all get help from our government? What is the purpose of having insurance? Has anyone said, if the insurance rate hike would be for one year, 2 years or more? Please call and or write your elected officials and call Blank-o @ 866 366 1121 to register your complaint. If you don't complain they will think everything is just lovely.
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Post by zoe10850 on Jul 22, 2006 1:42:20 GMT -6
Sad. Most of the uninsured homes were not worth $50,000, so why would our fearless governess be hinting that you can get up to $150,000 to rebuild ? I am beginning to think that she feels that she can be re-elected, and after last Saturday's elections, she may be correct.
Make us proud Louisiana, and clean house. We are in dire need of new leaders with creative ways of solving problems, not what we have now.
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Post by jaguar on Jul 23, 2006 11:08:12 GMT -6
I was at the Don's downtown for that meeting. It was very interesting. Mrs. Henke's experience with the insurance companies is troubling to say the least. I can see why she feels so passionate about it. I think she would make a great grassroots advocate for people in similar circumstances, but, having met her and the other candidates, I don't think she's right for state insurance commissioner.
I'm voting for James David Cain.
I hope each one of you will take advantage of any opportunity to meet and talk to each one of these candidates. Then make your decision. It's not a boring race and could get more interesting.
BTW, another candidate was introduced that night. Democrat Mike Stagg of Lafayette is running against Congressman Boustany.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 23, 2006 15:18:07 GMT -6
I don't know much about any of the 3 running for insurance commissioner other than they are all Republicans. I like the fact that Henke will not take money from the insurance companies.
I checked Senator David James Cain's voting record and it looks good; better than most. He has been in the State House and Senate for 30+ years....
Donelon is the interim Insurance Commissioner and said no infractions from the last audit. He did allow our premiums to go up by 70% on his watch.
The elections are only a couple of months away and I am sure we will be getting more information about the candidates soon.
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Post by abbd on Jul 23, 2006 16:48:11 GMT -6
The Real Reason Donelon Took Insurance...District 88 State Representative Jim Donelon surprised many when he resigned his house seat to become the new Chief Administrator of the state Department of Insurance. Even more shocking to some was Donelon's solid declaration that he would not seek the Insurance Commissioner's job at the next election.The answer lies in Donelon's plans for retirement. The former state rep. is one of the last members of the legislature eligible for the state retirement system. Under the plan, the state pays the former employee two-thirds of the salary of his highest three years of service. If Donelon retired today, he would gain probably less that $16,000 when one counts his House salary. With three years of service at the $90,000 administrator's position, Donelon would retire on over $60,000-quite an improvement. This is from "The Louisiana Weekly".date July 9,2001. Draw your own conclusions. I just wanted to post what I read. I like James David Cain.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 24, 2006 7:48:36 GMT -6
I can not remember which one; either Donelon or Cain was one that was getting LSU football tickets and staying in a hotel in Baton Rouge all at tax payers' expense. I remember reading somewhere but don't remember which one. Does anyone remember which one?
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Post by jaguar on Jul 24, 2006 9:54:00 GMT -6
I'm not sure which one did that but both will admit to having enjoyed some "perks" while in office. However, if you look at recent history (within the last several years), both have become much more conservative in that arena, Sen. Cain moreso than Commissioner Donelon.
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Post by Taureau on Jul 24, 2006 10:41:01 GMT -6
Being Conservative is good. I can not wait to learn more about all 3 of them so we can make a good decision as to which one would be better for us, the tax payers and home owners.
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