Louisiana § RS 9:3546 - Choice of insurer
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3546 — Choice of insurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3546. Choice of insurer
The consumer shall have the privilege at the time of execution of the contract or agreement of purchasing any required or requested insurance from an agent or broker of his own selection and of selecting an insurance company acceptable to the extender of credit but, in such cases, the inclusion of the insurance premium in the contract or agreement shall be optional with the extender of credit. However, any licensed admitted property and casualty insurer possessing a valid certificate of authority to transact property and liability insurance coverage in the state of Louisiana shall be deemed to be an acceptable insurer for the provisions of this Chapter. The extender of credit may refuse any otherwise acceptable insurer which is under court-ordered rehabilitation, conservation, liquidation, or dissolution.
Acts 1990, No. 692, §2, eff. July 20, 1990.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:3546
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3546 cover?
Section RS 9:3546 ("Choice of insurer") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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