Fines proposed against five insurers for 'unacceptable behavior' following Laura. Here's which ones.

Failing to pay out claims in a timely manner. Forcing homeowners into litigation to get what's owed. Delaying settlements through adjuster swapping.

That's some of what prompted Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon on Thursday to recommend a combined $764,750 in fines against five insurance companies for their behavior following hurricanes Laura, Delta and Zeta in 2020.

Those insurance companies include: United Property & Casualty; GeoVera; FedNat; Maison; and Allied Trust.

Through what's called a "market conduct examination," the Louisiana Department of Insurance investigated the claims handling practices of the five insurers between August 27, 2020 and June 30, 3021.

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