Louisiana's governor and insurance commissioner yesterday unveiled legislative proposals they said were designed to solve the state's property insurance market crisis by attracting new carriers and driving down rates.

Initial reaction from one insurance trade group was positive.

The joint legislative package put forward by Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon are due to be introduced when the legislature convenes at the end of the month.

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