“A contractor’s license is not just a piece of paper,” Temple said in a statement.
Two days after contractor Jon Andersen’s arrest in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced Friday that his office issued a cease-and-desist order against Andersen, alleging he falsified documents while attempting to obtain a new license.
Temple issued the order after alleging Andersen and his New Orleans-based company, Andersen Design + Build LLC, violated state insurance and unfair trade practice laws “when he doctored inspection records to apply for a new license while his current license was revoked.”
Andersen was arrested Feb. 25 in Jefferson Parish on charges of fraud, filing false public records and forgery. Jail records show he remained in custody Friday, with bond set at $44,000.
Andersen’s contractor’s license was revoked in July 2025, and on Aug. 6, 2025, WWL Louisiana aired a report detailing the allegations of fraud made against Andersen under oath by state investigators. Despite that, officials say he applied for new contractor’s licenses for Andersen Design + Build LLC, twice in August 2025 and again on Jan. 28, 2026.
The Insurance Department joined the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in alleging Andersen submitted paperwork along with the company’s already revoked contractor’s license and “presented two fraudulent certificates of insurance showing proof of commercial liability and workers’ compensation.”
“A contractor’s license is not just a piece of paper,” Temple said in a statement. “It is a testament to professionalism and commitment to industry standards. By forging these records, this individual violated the trust of Louisiana consumers. Insurance fraud contributes to insurance costs and creates a financial burden on hardworking families.”
Temple said the department is working closely with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and law enforcement “to aggressively investigate and take action against bad actors who attempt to defraud the system for personal gain.”
The department said Andersen was served with the cease-and-desist order on Feb. 13 and has 30 days from that date to request an administrative appeal. If he does not appeal, the action becomes final, the department said.
WWL’s attempts to reach Andersen by phone and email Friday were unsuccessful.
Clinton Mora is a reporter for Trending Insurance News. He has previously worked for the Forbes. As a contributor to Trending Insurance News, Clinton covers emerging a wide range of property and casualty insurance related stories.