Louisiana Insurance Commissioner James Donelon said today he will propose a matching grant system for insurance companies willing to write new property policies in the state.

Mr. Donelon said the bill he proposes for the Louisiana Legislature will require an appropriation of $100 million.

If a qualified insurer promises to take policies out of the state's residual market insurer, Citizens Insurance Company, that company would qualify for a matching grant.

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