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Covington & Slidell Independent Insurance Agents

Protecting Your Assets with a Business Owners Policy

MNot every BOP is built the same. These features deserve a close look before you sign:


Equipment breakdown: May cover electrical or mechanical failure, like a power surge frying an imaging machine's circuit board. Standard property forms often exclude this.

Business income: Typically replaces lost revenue and continuing expenses if a covered loss forces you to close temporarily.

Spoilage coverage: May pay for vaccines or medications lost when refrigeration fails during an outage.

Flood: Usually excluded from a BOP. Practices in flood-prone parts of St. Tammany often need a separate flood policy.

Named storm deductibles: Louisiana policies frequently carry percentage-based hurricane deductibles, so know the dollar figure before storm season.

A Slidell auto policy should be built around how you actually drive: daily Twin Span commutes into New Orleans, merges at the I-10, I-12 and I-59 interchange, and frequent trips into Mississippi. Louisiana's No Pay No Play law also means driving uninsured can cost you the first $100,000 of injury damages and $100,000 of property damage after a wreck (https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/2025-insurance-reforms).


That is the short version. The longer version matters because most coverage problems we see in St. Tammany Parish don't come from people buying the wrong carrier. They come from people buying a policy that was never matched to their commute, their mileage, or the state lines they cross every week.


Slidell sits at a crossroads, literally. Three interstates meet here, a long bridge carries thousands of commuters across Lake Pontchartrain, and the Pearl River puts another state a few minutes away. All of that shapes risk, and risk shapes what you pay and what you should carry.

Every Louisiana driver must carry liability coverage, which pays for injuries and damage you cause to other people. It does nothing for your own car or your own medical bills. That distinction catches people off guard after their first claim, usually when they learn their "insured" vehicle won't be repaired.


Price is the other piece. As of August 2026, the average Slidell driver pays roughly $369 per month, which ranks the area as the 26th most expensive parish in Louisiana. That's high enough to make people shop, and right now shopping makes sense.


The broader market has shifted. In January 2026, Progressive was approved for a 6.6% average rate decrease in Louisiana, citing fewer claims. State regulators have also said plainly that policyholders should shop around as rates come down following tort reform. If you haven't compared quotes since 2024, your renewal may not reflect where the market is now.

By: Kyle Beerbohm
President

Aubert Insurance Agency is a local, independent agency, licensed to serve individuals and businesses across Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Texas.

We serve clients from our offices in Covington and Slidell and throughout St. Tammany Parish — working with dozens of carriers and wholesale markets to help homeowners, drivers, contractors, restaurant owners, property investors, auto shops, professional practices and many other personal and commercial clients find coverage that fits.

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Understanding the Named Storm Deductible

A named storm deductible works differently than the flat $500 or $1,000 deductible on your regular claims. In Louisiana, it's often calculated as 2% to 5% of the insured value of your personal property. On a policy with $40,000 in contents coverage, a 5% deductible means the first $2,000 of a hurricane loss is yours.


There's some good news in state law. Louisiana's one-deductible-per-year rule (La. R.S. 22:1337) means you generally pay the named storm deductible only once per calendar year, even if two storms hit your rental. Ask your agent to show you that deductible in dollars, not just a percentage, so you can set aside the right amount in an emergency fund.

The Daily Grind: Commuting Across the I-10 Twin Span Bridge

The Twin Span is a long, exposed stretch with no shoulders worth mentioning and very few ways to escape a problem once you're on it. Wind gusts off the lake, sudden fog, and a single stalled car can turn a routine drive into a chain-reaction rear-end collision. Those multi-car wrecks are some of the messiest claims to sort out, because fault can be split among several drivers.


For bridge commuters, a few coverages deserve a closer look:


  • Collision coverage: Pays to repair your vehicle regardless of fault, which matters in pileups where fault takes weeks to settle.
  • Rental reimbursement: If your car is in the shop, you still need to get to work on the south shore.
  • Roadside assistance: A tow off the bridge is not something you want to pay for out of pocket.
  • Uninsured motorist coverage: Protects you if the driver who hits you carries nothing or too little.


Mileage counts too. A daily round trip into New Orleans adds up fast, and carriers typically rate higher annual mileage as higher risk. Be honest about your commute when you quote. Understating it can create problems at claim time.

With no lender to satisfy, the decision is yours, and so is the entire loss. A total rebuild in this parish runs well into six figures.

Homeowners who own outright

Your lender requires coverage at least equal to the loan, and will buy a policy on your behalf at your expense if yours lapses.

Homeowners with a mortgage

Being named as a certificate holder just means someone receives proof. Being named as an additional insured means your policy may actually defend and pay for that party if they're sued because of your work. General contractors, developers, and property managers ask for this because they get pulled into lawsuits over subcontractor mistakes constantly.


Read the contract language closely. Some agreements require "primary and noncontributory" wording or completed operations coverage for the additional insured, which needs specific endorsements. Many contractors sign a subcontract agreeing to these terms without checking whether their policy includes them. If a claim comes in and the endorsement isn't there, you may be in breach of contract on top of facing the lawsuit.

Staying Safe at the I-10, I-12, and I-59 Interchange

Locals know the area where I-10, I-12 and I-59 meet as a place where out-of-town drivers suddenly realize they're in the wrong lane. You get trucks heading toward Hattiesburg, tourists bound for the Gulf Coast, and commuters cutting toward Covington, all trying to sort themselves out in a short distance. Sideswipes and late-merge collisions are common results.


These accidents often involve commercial vehicles. A wreck with an 18-wheeler can produce damage that blows past low liability limits in a hurry, especially if injuries are involved. If you're found partly at fault, your own liability coverage is what stands between the other party's claim and your personal savings.


A few habits reduce your odds of a claim here. Pick your lane well before the split, give trucks extra room since their blind spots are huge, and avoid the interchange during peak hours when you can. A dashcam is also worth considering. In disputed merge accidents, video often settles fault faster than any witness statement.

The roof

Age, material and shape drive the wind rate more than any other factor. A fortified roof designation opens markets that would otherwise decline the house.

Cross-State-Line Driving and Insurance Coverage Limits

Plenty of Slidell residents cross the Pearl River for work, shopping, or weekends on the coast. Your Louisiana policy typically follows you into other states, and many policies may automatically adjust to meet another state's minimum limits while you drive there. Check your policy language, though, because wording varies by carrier.


Here's why it matters. Mississippi requires minimum liability of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Drivers must carry those 25/50/25 limits to comply with financial responsibility laws there, and the state sets mandatory amounts of $25,000 for individual bodily injury.


The real issue isn't legal compliance. It's whether any minimum is enough. A serious injury accident on I-10 near Gulfport can generate medical bills far beyond $25,000 per person. Higher liability limits protect you no matter which side of the river the wreck happens on.

Feature Basic Coverage Extended Coverage
Property valuation Actual cash value (depreciated) Replacement cost (new item price)
Liability limit $100,000 $300,000 to $500,000
Valuables (jewelry, guns, art) Low sublimits, often $1,500 or less Scheduled items at appraised value
Water backup from drains Usually excluded May be added by endorsement
Loss of use Limited dollar cap Higher cap or longer timeframe
Flood Not covered Still not covered (needs NFIP or private flood)
Named storm deductible Percentage applies Percentage applies, sometimes lower options

How coverage choices change a Louisiana homeowners premium. Structure only — your rate depends on your property. [CONFIRM figures]

How coverage choices change a Louisiana homeowners premium. Structure only — your rate depends on your property. [CONFIRM figures]

Scenario Dwelling limit All-other-perils deductible Named-storm deductible
Newer build, inland St. Tammany $350,000 $1,000 2%
Newer build, higher wind zone $350,000 $1,000 5%
Older home, updated roof $275,000 $2,500 2%
Older home, original roof $275,000 $2,500 5%
Fortified roof designation $400,000 $1,000 2%
Rebuilt after a prior claim $400,000 $2,500 5%
Bundled with auto $350,000 $1,000 2%

Notice how none of these overlap much. A patient injured by a falling ceiling tile is a general liability issue, while a patient harmed by a medication error belongs to malpractice. Having one policy does not fill the hole another leaves.

The employee row trips up more owners than any other. Your own techs get hurt far more often than customers do, and neither garage coverage pays for those injuries. Workers' compensation does.

Scenario Garage Liability Garagekeepers
Lift fails, customer car falls Usually no (car is in your care) Typically yes
Lift fails, injures a visiting customer Typically yes No
Test drive hits another vehicle Typically yes (other car, injuries) May cover customer's car
Customer slips on oil in the bay Typically yes No
Employee injured under a lift No (workers' comp) No
Flood damages stored customer car No May apply, depending on form
Faulty repair causes later crash Typically yes (completed operations) No
General Liability Professional Liability (Malpractice) Cyber Liability
Main purpose Injuries and property damage on premises Errors in patient care Data breaches and cyberattacks
Example claim Patient trips over a cord in the hallway Missed diagnosis leads to a lawsuit Ransomware exposes patient files
Typical source Included in a BOP Separate malpractice policy plus PCF Standalone or endorsement
Louisiana twist Standard commercial rules $100,000 primary layer, PCF above HIPAA and breach notification duties
Common gap Excludes treatment-related injuries Excludes data breach costs May exclude losses from weak security

Notice how none of these overlap much. A patient injured by a falling ceiling tile is a general liability issue, while a patient harmed by a medication error belongs to malpractice. Having one policy does not fill the hole another leaves.

Covington and Slidell are full of people who serve on church councils, school foundations, hospital boards, and civic groups. Louisiana provides real protection here. Under R.S. 9:2792.1, uncompensated directors and officers of 501(c) nonprofits are generally not individually liable for acts or omissions within their official duties if acting in good faith.


That protection has limits. It typically won't help with claims of gross negligence, and it doesn't apply if you're paid for your service. For-profit board seats are a different story entirely: most personal umbrellas exclude them unless a specific endorsement is added. Even with nonprofit boards, confirm the organization carries its own D&O policy, and ask whether your umbrella may offer excess nonprofit D&O coverage on top.

What No Pay No Play Means After a Wreck

Louisiana's No Pay No Play law is one of the harshest penalties for driving uninsured in the region. If you don't have auto insurance at the time of an accident, you may be barred from collecting the first $100,000 of bodily injury damages and the first $100,000 of property damages (https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/2025-insurance-reforms). That holds true even when the other driver was completely at fault.


Picture this. Your coverage lapsed two weeks ago because a payment bounced. Someone runs a red light on Gause Boulevard and totals your car while you're stopped. You suffer an injury that costs $12,000 to treat. Under No Pay No Play, you could recover nothing for those medical bills and nothing for the first $25,000 of your car's value, even though you did nothing wrong.


This is why lapses are so dangerous. Most uninsured drivers we talk to didn't choose to go without coverage. They missed a renewal notice or changed bank accounts. Set up automatic payments, and if money is tight, call your agent before you cancel. There are often ways to adjust coverage that keep you insured.

Louisiana Minimum Liability vs. Full Coverage

Carrying the state minimum keeps you legal and protects you from No Pay No Play. It does not protect your car or cover significant injury claims. "Full coverage" isn't an official term, but it usually means liability plus collision and comprehensive.

Feature Minimum Liability Full Coverage
Pays others' injuries Yes, up to low limits Yes, often higher limits
Repairs your car No Yes, after deductible
Flood and hail damage No Yes, with comprehensive
Required by lender No Typically yes
Avoids No Pay No Play Yes Yes

For a region that sees hurricanes and street flooding, comprehensive coverage deserves serious thought even on an older car.

The roof

Age, material and shape drive the wind rate more than any other factor. A fortified roof designation opens markets that would otherwise decline the house.

Comparing Coverage Options for St. Tammany Parish Drivers

The right policy for a Fremaux Avenue retiree looks different from the right policy for a Northshore family with two teen drivers commuting to Covington. Comparison shopping is where an independent agency earns its keep. Aubert Insurance Agency compares rates from multiple leading carriers in one place, so you aren't stuck with whatever a single company offers.


When comparing quotes, look past the premium. A lower price sometimes hides a higher deductible, lower uninsured motorist limits, or exclusions you won't notice until a claim. These are the questions to ask:


  1. What are the liability limits, and do they protect my assets?
  2. Is uninsured motorist coverage included, and at what limit?
  3. What deductible applies to collision and comprehensive?
  4. Does the policy include rental and towing?
  5. Are there exclusions for rideshare or business use?



Understanding your policy matters as much as buying it. A policy is a legally binding contract, and knowing what it excludes is the only way to avoid surprises.

Common Questions About Slidell Auto Insurance

Do I need car insurance to drive in Louisiana? Yes. Every registered vehicle must carry at least the state minimum liability coverage, and driving without it exposes you to No Pay No Play penalties.


Will my Louisiana policy cover me when I drive into Mississippi? Typically yes. Most policies follow you across state lines and may adjust to meet another state's minimums, but confirm the wording with your agent.


Why is car insurance so expensive in Slidell? Heavy interstate traffic, storm exposure, and statewide claim costs all play a role. Rates have started easing in 2026, so comparing quotes now may pay off.


What happens if my coverage lapses for just a few days? If you crash during that gap, you may lose the right to collect the first $100,000 of injury damages and $100,000 of property damages (https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/2025-insurance-reforms), even if you weren't at fault.


Is uninsured motorist coverage worth it? For most Louisiana drivers, yes. It protects you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough to cover your losses.


Does full coverage include flood damage? Comprehensive coverage, usually part of a full coverage package, typically covers flood damage to your vehicle. Liability-only policies do not.

The roof

Age, material and shape drive the wind rate more than any other factor. A fortified roof designation opens markets that would otherwise decline the house.

Making the Right Choice for Your Policy

Slidell driving comes with its own set of risks: a long bridge commute, a busy three-way interstate junction, and a state line that many residents cross weekly. Your policy should reflect all of it. Minimum coverage keeps you legal, but it rarely covers what a serious wreck on I-10 actually costs.


The most important rule is simple: never let your coverage lapse. No Pay No Play turns a short gap into a potentially huge financial loss, and it doesn't care who caused the accident. Beyond that, carry liability limits that protect your savings and consider collision, comprehensive, and uninsured motorist coverage for the roads you drive every day.


With rates softening across Louisiana this year, now is a smart time to compare. Aubert Insurance Agency has served Covington and Slidell since 1910, and the process is straightforward: start online, let the team shop multiple carriers for you, then pick the plan that fits. Start a Quote today and see what your coverage should really look like.

About the Author

Kyle Beerbohm

President

We've been independent since 1910, and four generations of local ownership have kept us that way. We're one of the oldest agencies in St. Tammany Parish and the fourth oldest business in the City of Covington. I treat that history as a responsibility rather than a plaque on the wall. My job is to keep us answering to the families and business owners who walk through our doors, and to keep serving this parish for another hundred years.

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    Your homeowners policy excludes flood, and much of the Northshore has flooded outside mapped high-risk zones. Lenders require it inside those zones. We check your flood zone and quote NFIP and private options.

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