Timothy J. Temple was elected as Louisiana’s Insurance Commissioner in 2023.

Commissioner Temple has worked in the insurance sector for more than two decades. He is dedicated to leveraging his extensive industry experience to shape a regulatory and statutory environment that not only ensures competitiveness, but also enhances the attractiveness of Louisiana's insurance market. 

As the state’s top insurance official, Commissioner Temple is committed to protecting the interests of policyholders while promoting a flourishing insurance market that benefits all residents and businesses in Louisiana.

Prior to becoming Insurance Commissioner, he served as president of Temptan, a family-owned investment management business in Baton Rouge, LA. Additionally, Commissioner Temple is a former chair of the Louisiana Committee of 100 for Economic Development, working outside of government to provide leadership and resources with a focus on growing Louisiana’s economy.