The Louisiana program to provide $100 million in grant money to insurers that provide protection for homeowners along the state's hurricane-exposed coast, has already sparked some interest, an official said today.

"We've had several companies contact us to inquire about the program and a handful are serious potential candidates," said Denise Brignac, deputy commissioner for the Insurance Department's office of financial solvency.

Yesterday Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon kicked off the program by issuing a public invitation requesting applications for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program.

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