Tim Temple 

Commissioner of Insurance
State of Louisiana

Tim Temple was elected Commissioner of Insurance in 2023. As the state’s top insurance official, Tim is committed to ensuring the Louisiana Department of Insurance protects and advocates for consumers while operating at the speed of industry.

Since taking office, Tim has worked with state lawmakers to develop and pass significant insurance and legal reform aimed at promoting competitive, affordable property and auto insurance markets. He has championed resilience efforts like the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program and Wind Mitigation Surveys for the benefit of all residents and businesses in the Great State of Louisiana. As Louisiana’s chief insurance regulator, Tim embraces innovation and has modernized the Department to adapt to the rapidly changing insurance landscape it oversees.

Tim serves in several leadership roles with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including as Vice Chair for the Surplus Lines Task Force, Co-Vice Chair for the International Insurance Relations Committee, and Southeast Zone Whip for the Government Relations Leadership Council. He also serves on the P&C Committee and Reinsurance Task Force.

Tim is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana. He and his wife Amy live in Baton Rouge with their two daughters.