KEY TAKEAWAYS: Contractor Jon Andersen arrested for fraud, forgery, and filing false public records. Andersen submitted doctored inspection reports and fake insurance certificates for licensing. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple issued a cease-and-desist order on Feb. 13. License had been revoked in July 2025; regulators warn insurance fraud raises premiums.   Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued a cease-and-desist order against a New Orleans contractor accused of falsifying insurance documents to obtain a new license, a case that has since led to the contractor’s arrest on fraud-related charges. Temple announced that Jon Andersen, owner of Andersen Design + Build LLC, was served with the order after investigators determined he submitted altered inspection records and fraudulent insurance certificates in an attempt to secure a new contractor’s license. Andersen was arrested Feb. 25 in Jefferson Parish on charges including fraud, filing false public records and forgery. According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance, Andersen’s contractor license had been revoked in July 2025. Despite that revocation, he applied for a new license for his company on Jan. 28 at a Jefferson Parish government office. As part of the application, Andersen allegedly submitted two fraudulent certificates of insurance purporting to show proof of commercial liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Regulators claimed the documents were doctored to satisfy licensing requirements. Temple said the actions violated Louisiana insurance and unfair trade practice laws designed to protect consumers and maintain integrity in the construction industry. “A contractor’s license is not just a piece of paper,” Temple said. “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. The LDI is working closely with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and our law enforcement partners to aggressively investigate and take action against bad actors who attempt to defraud the system for personal gain.” The cease-and-desist order was served on Feb. 13. Andersen has 30 days from the date of service to request an administrative appeal. If no appeal is filed, the order will become final, according to the department. The department said it worked in coordination with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and law enforcement authorities in pursuing the case. A copy of the CD is available here. State regulators said insurance fraud can drive up premiums for businesses and homeowners, adding financial strain to the broader market. The department is encouraging residents to report suspected fraud through its hotline and online reporting tools. The Louisiana Department of Insurance oversees the state’s insurance market, enforcing laws intended to ensure a fair and stable marketplace and to protect policyholders. Andersen did not immediately return a request for comment by New Orleans CityBusiness. ...read more read less