Insurance Programs : AHBA : Acadian Home Builders Association

Insurance Programs

As a member of any Louisiana Home Builders Association, you are eligible for special insurance programs for both workers' comp and general liability through the HomeBuilders SIF and LHBA's General Liability Trust.

HomeBuilders Self Insurers Fund (SIF)
Created in 1979, the HomeBuilders Self Insurers Fund began in response to the turmoil of the commercial insurance marketplace. Insurance carriers were exiting Louisiana, and builders and contractors were faced with rising insurance costs, poor service and mounting problems. The answer was the HomeBuilders Self Insurers Fund – a workers’ compensation program built specifically for the construction industry. The program was built by a group of visionary builders with an eye towards longevity, affordability and financial stability. The original mission of the fund may have been to serve homebuilders, but today the program helps so many more. Not only are residential and commercial builders enjoying the success of the program, but SIF also now provides workers comp to many trade contractors, suppliers and a host of related industry businesses. For more information, visit www.lhbasif.com or contact one of the participating insurance agents below.

LHBA General Liability Trust (GLT)
LHBA's General Liability Trust was formed in much the same way as the HomeBuilders SIF. Unlike a normal insurance company, the Trust is owned and controlled by the builders, all of whom are required to be members of LHBA. Because of this, the Trust can pay dividends once surplus monies are available to return. The Trust offers a value to the builder that cannot be matched by any other general liability provider and offers general liability at cost. For more information, contact one of the insurance companies below.

Participating Insurance Agents in Acadiana

Brokers-Givens Insurance, Inc.
(337) 234-9401

Ira Young & Associates, Inc.
(337) 993-1002

Landry Harris & Co., LLC
(337) 266-2150

Mike Huval Insurance Agency
(337) 332-2157

Williams Insurance Agency, Inc.
(337) 269-1110

Home for the Holidays 2010 Underway

Construction has begun on the 2010 Home for the Holidays project. Each year, the Acadian Home Builders Association builds a high-end dream home and raffles it off for charity. Now in its sixth year, the project has donated $625,000 to local Acadiana non-profit shelter organizations. Benefitting charities include Lafayette Habitat for Humanity, Faith House, Acadiana Youth Inc., and St. Michael Center for Veterans.

AHBA needs your help! A project of this size would not be possible without the participation of many local companies. If you are interested in donating labor or materials to the 2010 Home for the Holidays, contact the AHBA office at (337) 981-3053.