Short answer
Louisiana had 2,801 insurance establishments with paid employees in 2023, employing 28,235 people, according to Census County Business Patterns: 407 insurance carriers (12,352 employees) and 2,394 agencies, brokerages, adjusters and administrators (15,883). Its 124 claims adjusting establishments rank 10th among states. AMERISAFE, a workers' compensation insurer in DeRidder, is the only SEC-listed insurer headquartered in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Insurance licenses companies and agents; its toll-free line is 800-259-5300.
- 2,801 insurance establishments, 28,235 employees and $2.4 billion in payroll in Louisiana in 2023; average pay $85,389.
- Agencies, adjusters and administrators employ 56% of Louisiana's insurance workforce; carriers 44%.
- Property and casualty carriers have only 178 establishments and 3,454 employees in the state.
- 124 claims adjusting establishments, 10th among states, 93 of them with fewer than five employees.
- AMERISAFE of DeRidder reported $317.3 million in 2025 revenue; Louisiana was 5.8% of its gross premiums written.
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This page is for Louisianans trying to find or check an insurance company or agent, people dealing with a claim, job seekers, businesses buying cover and vendors who sell to agencies, adjusters and insurers. It uses Census counts for the state, the one listed insurer based here and the regulator's contact points. It doesn't recommend insurers. For the state's neighbor to the north, see the Arkansas insurance companies report.
Louisiana's insurance count
US Census Bureau County Business Patterns (CBP) 2023, insurance carriers and related activities (NAICS 524), State of Louisiana:
| Measure | Louisiana, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Establishments | 2,801 |
| Employees | 28,235 |
| Annual payroll | $2,410,959,000 |
| Average employees per establishment | 10.1 |
| Average annual pay | $85,389 |
| Share of US insurance establishments | 1.59% (of 176,459) |
| Rank among states by establishments | 22nd |
| Employees per establishment | Establishments |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 1,753 |
| 5 to 9 | 600 |
| 10 to 19 | 261 |
| 20 to 49 | 112 |
| 50 to 99 | 37 |
| 100 to 249 | 23 |
| 250 to 499 | 9 |
| 500 to 999 | 4 |
| 1,000 or more | 2 |
The Census Bureau doesn't publish the 1,000-or-more cell for Louisiana; the 2 shown is derived as the total less the published classes. Louisiana ranks 22nd for establishments but 31st for insurance jobs, because its offices are small: 2,614 have fewer than 20 employees. CBP counts locations with paid employees, not companies, so a firm with offices in Baton Rouge and Lafayette counts twice, and agents working alone aren't counted.
Few insurer jobs, many agencies and adjusters
Carriers (NAICS 5241) underwrite policies and pay claims; agencies, brokerages, adjusters and administrators (NAICS 5242) sell policies and handle claims and paperwork for others.
| Segment (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriers (5241) | 407 | 12,352 | $90,647 |
| Health and medical insurers (524114) | 106 | 6,878 | $86,455 |
| Property and casualty insurers (524126) | 178 | 3,454 | $91,680 |
| Life insurers (524113) | 94 | 1,809 | $99,171 |
| Agencies, brokerages, adjusters and administrators (5242) | 2,394 | 15,883 | $81,300 |
| Agencies and brokerages (524210) | 2,136 | 11,634 | $82,101 |
| Third-party administrators (524292) | 94 | 3,362 | $80,974 |
| Claims adjusters (524291) | 124 | 732 | $71,407 |
Average pay divides each segment's CBP payroll by its employees (our arithmetic). Title insurers (21 establishments) are left out because the Census Bureau flagged their employee count high-noise: the noise it adds for confidentiality moved the figure by 5% or more.
Three things stand out. Only 43.7% of the state's insurance jobs are at carriers, compared with 55.8% across the US. Health insurers, not property insurers, are the largest carrier segment. And the 124 claims adjusting establishments put Louisiana 10th among states, though most are tiny: 93 have fewer than five employees. A Louisianan's home or auto policy is usually written by a carrier whose head office and claims staff are elsewhere, and sold by one of the 2,136 local agency offices.
AMERISAFE, the listed insurer based in DeRidder
| Company | Headquarters | Business | 2025 revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISAFE | 2301 Highway 190 West, DeRidder | Workers' compensation for small and mid-sized employers in hazardous industries | $317.3 million |
From AMERISAFE's 10-K for 2025. It insures employers in construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, manufacturing and maritime work, is licensed in 47 states, and took no more than 16.3% of its gross premiums from any one state; Louisiana was 5.8% in 2025, down from 7.5% in 2023. The 10-K also notes that its Louisiana bond holdings reflect an investment credit Louisiana allows against premium taxes for insurers holding Louisiana assets. It's a commercial insurer, not one a household buys from. For the country's largest insurers, see the largest insurance companies in the US.
Checking a company or agent in Louisiana
- Read the declarations page. It names the legal insurer, which is often a subsidiary of a better-known group.
- Confirm the license with the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) in Baton Rouge: main line 225-342-5900, toll-free 800-259-5300, per the NAIC's directory of state departments.
- Look at the record. The NAIC's Consumer Insurance Search lets you "look up company complaints, licenses, and financial health" for each insurer.
- Complain in the right order. The NAIC advises raising a problem with the insurer first, then filing with the state department, which forwards the complaint and requires the insurer to respond. Stick to facts and dates, cite your policy wording and say what outcome you want.
Insurance jobs in Louisiana
Pay averages $85,389 across the industry, $99,171 at life insurers and $71,407 at adjusting firms. The biggest workplaces are few: 38 establishments have 100 or more employees, two (derived) have 1,000 or more, and five third-party administrator offices have 250 to 499. Agency work is spread across 2,136 offices, 1,385 of them with fewer than five people. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, the statewide business group, is a starting point for employer contacts beyond insurance.
Selling to Louisiana agencies and adjusters
| Buyer | Louisiana establishments | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| Agencies with 1 to 4 employees | 1,385 | Owner |
| Agencies with 5 or more | 751 | Owner or principal with an office manager |
| Claims adjusting firms | 124 | Owner or operations lead |
| Third-party administrators | 94 | Operations and IT |
| Carriers | 407 | Mostly decided at head offices outside the state |
Louisiana is an agency and services market for vendors. Owner-run agencies buy on short cycles; adjusting firms buy for surge capacity and field productivity. Our guide to finding decision makers helps at the larger firms.
Illustrative example. Bayou Desk Staffing and its price are invented; the counts are from CBP 2023.
Bayou Desk Staffing (bayoudesk.example) supplies remote customer-service staff to agencies at $3,000 a month per seat. It aims at the 751 agency offices with at least five staff. If 15% add one seat in a year, that's 113 seats, or about $4.07 million in annual billings. It starts with agencies in the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans areas. Bebop builds that agency list and finds each owner.
Next step: see the national insurers that write most Louisiana policies in the largest insurance companies list.
Sources
- County Business Patterns 2023, US Census Bureau, accessed 30 October 2026
- AMERISAFE, Inc. Form 10-K for 2025, US Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR), 27 February 2026
- Insurance Department Directory, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, accessed 30 October 2026
- How do I file a complaint against my insurance company?, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 10 March 2026
- Consumer resources and Consumer Insurance Search, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, accessed 30 October 2026
- Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, LABI, accessed 30 October 2026
Written by the Bebop team at Blackpearl Group. Published .
Questions people ask
How many insurance companies are in Louisiana?
The Census Bureau counted 2,801 insurance establishments with paid employees in Louisiana in 2023, employing 28,235 people. 407 were carriers that underwrite policies and 2,394 were agencies, brokerages, claims adjusters and administrators. These are locations, not companies, and they leave out agents working alone. Many more insurers are licensed to sell in Louisiana without an office there.
What insurance companies are headquartered in Louisiana?
The only SEC-listed insurer with headquarters in Louisiana is AMERISAFE of DeRidder, a workers' compensation insurer for employers in hazardous industries, with $317.3 million in 2025 revenue according to its 10-K. Privately held and mutual insurers based in Louisiana don't file with the SEC. The Louisiana Department of Insurance can confirm whether a company is licensed and where it's domiciled.
How do I check if an insurance company is licensed in Louisiana?
Contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance in Baton Rouge on 800-259-5300, or its main line 225-342-5900, with the legal company name from your policy. The NAIC's Consumer Insurance Search also shows a company's licenses by state, its complaint reports and its financial information. Search the exact subsidiary named on the policy, not the brand.
How do I file a complaint against my insurance company in Louisiana?
First contact the insurer and keep a log of calls, emails and letters with dates. If that fails, file with the Louisiana Department of Insurance (800-259-5300). The NAIC says departments investigate for free, forward your complaint to the insurer, require a response and can order a fix if the insurer acted improperly. Include your policy number, claim number and documents.