John Bel Edwards to Give Keynote Address at The Murphy Institute’s “Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: From Risk to Reform” Conference

On October 28, 2025, Fishman Haygood special counsel John Bel Edwards will serve as the keynote speaker for “Louisiana’s Insurance Crisis: From Risk to Reform,” a mini-symposium hosted by The Murphy Institute’s Center for Law and the Economy at Tulane University. Held in partnership with Tulane Law School, the half-day event brings together leading scholars, advocates, and policymakers to explore the residential insurance crisis—both in Louisiana and elsewhere—while examining a range of potential reforms. Learn more about the event here.

In addition to John Bel’s keynote address, an esteemed group of panelists will lead discussions on the current state of insurance policies and risks, as well as potential policy solutions aimed at improving outcomes for residents. Featured participants include:

• State Senator Kirk Talbot (Chair, Louisiana Insurance Committee)
• Tim Temple (Louisiana Insurance Commissioner)
• Liz Russell (Louisiana State Director, Environmental Defense Fund; Professor of Practice, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment)
• Daniel Schwarcz (Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law)
• Andreanecia Morris (Executive Director, HousingNola)
• Ben Riggs (Executive Director, Real Reform LA)
• Nicole Barnes (Executive Director, Jericho Road)
• Amy Bach (Executive Director, United Policyholders)
• Sam Karlin (Investigative Reporter, Times-Picayune)

Having served as Louisiana’s 56^th governor, John Bel offers a unique perspective and understanding of the financial, developmental, and infrastructure challenges associated with government administration. Read more about John Bel here.

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