Tim Temple
Timothy Temple (born 1969 or 1970) is an American politician from Louisiana. He has served as the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner since January 2024. Temple graduated from DeRidder High School in DeRidder, Louisiana, and Southern Methodist University. After graduating, he became an insurance agent. He became the president of Temptan, a family-owned company. In 2019, Temple ran against Jim Donelon for Louisiana Insurance Commissioner in the 2019 election. Donelon won reelection. 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. 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. Temple and his wife, Amy, have two children and live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Tim Temple | |
|---|---|
| Insurance Commissioner of Louisiana | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | Jeff Landry |
| Preceded by | Jim Donelon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Temple 1969 or 1970 (age 55–56) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southern Methodist University (BA) |
Timothy Temple (born 1969 or 1970) is an American politician from Louisiana. He has served as the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner since January 2024.
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