Timothy Temple (born 1969 or 1970) is an American politician from Louisiana. He has served as the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner since January 2024.
Tim Temple | |
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Governor | Jeff Landry |
Preceded by | Jim Donelon |
Personal details | |
Born | 1969 or 1970 (age 54–55) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Amy |
Children | 2 |
Education | Southern Methodist University |
Temple graduated from DeRidder High School in DeRidder, Louisiana, and Southern Methodist University. After graduating, he became an insurance agent.[1] He became the president of Temptan, a family-owned company.[2]
In 2019, Temple ran against Jim Donelon for Louisiana Insurance Commissioner in the 2019 election. Donelon won reelection.[3] Temple ran again in the 2023 election. Donelon opted not to run for reelection and Temple's only challenger dropped out of the race in August.[4]
Temple recommended a package of bills that loosened regulations on insurance companies, including tort reform, that passed the Louisiana Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry.[5]
Temple and his wife, Amy, have two children and live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[6]
References
edit- ^ Fischer, Greg (May 30, 2019). "Candidate Spotlight: Tim Temple". Gonzales Weekly Citizen. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Hilburn, Greg (October 17, 2022). "Tim Temple announces bid for insurance commissioner as state mired in crisis". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Donelon Retains Louisiana Insurance Commissioner's Post". news.ambest.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Bridges, Tyler (August 16, 2023). "Tim Temple will be insurance commissioner after only challenger drops out". NOLA.com. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Muller, Wesley (May 8, 2024). "Gov. Landry signs Temple-backed insurance package". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/news/local_state_headlines/temple-enters-commissioner-of-insurance-race/article_bd87596a-92ba-11e9-8ec9-8b99ad840f12.html