Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 37 - INSURANCE Part
Part I - Insurance and Related Matter
Subpart 1 - Insurance and Related Matters
Chapter 7 - Reporting of Claims
Section I-715 - Reporting of Bond and Crime Claims

A. All claims must be reported as soon as possible, but no later than the prescription period outlined in Book III, Title 24, Chapter 4 of the Louisiana Civil Code. In most cases, prescription periods are one year. ORM will pay only for covered losses reported before one year from the date of the accident or discovery date. Policy language clearly states: "...you must see to it that we are notified as soon as practicable of an "occurrence" or an offense which may result in a claim." Failure to report potential claims as soon as possible severely limits the ability of ORM to investigate the facts and may compromise the state's legal rights to subrogation from a responsible third party.

B. The state of Louisiana provides insurance coverage for bond and crime which includes performance, money and securities. All claims are to be reported, in writing, to the Office of Risk Management's Property Claims Unit, P.O. Box 91106, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9106.

C. Information required to be submitted includes the following:

D. Claims are to be submitted, in writing, to the Office of Risk Management, P.O. Box 91106, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9106.

E. Any objects and/or products which may have caused, contributed to, or which are suspected of causing an accident are to be retained and preserved as evidence.

F. If a loss occurs or a claim arises, the agency is not to assume any obligation or incur any expenses without authority from the Office of Risk Management.