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Named Storm Deductibles Shocking Homeowners
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- Jun 19, 2026
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Summary
Southeast Louisiana homeowners are reeling after storms—only to discover their insurance claims come with a hidden twist: a named-storm deductible. Even if the storm isn’t a hurricane, just having a name means you pay a percentage of damage, not a flat fee, which can be devastating. Born after Katrina to keep insurers in the game, this rule kicks in anytime a storm is named—even up to 36 hours later—and your payment for one named storm counts toward future ones. For wind and flood damage, you might face two separate deductibles, while vehicles are covered under auto policies and exempt. Officials are also investigating water-splashing drivers and asking residents to submit photos to help identify them and push for lower rates. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21981a5a35d8d0ae