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Georgia News and Information

Georgia: Is Oxendine’s Gubernatorial Bid Fading?

Voters go to the polls today in Georgia to pick their party’s statewide nominees for this fall, and current elected Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine has to be wondering if his second run for governor will happen. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Georgia: Insolvency Pool Challenges New Law

The Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool has filed to challenge the new law requiring retroactive payment of claims for captive workers’ compensation insurers, according to an Atlanta Journal Constitution article published last week. (Posted: 6/29/2010)

Georgia Governor Sets Poor Precedent by Signing Insolvency Pool Bill

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue announced yesterday that he signed HB 1364, legislation that allows insureds of insolvent captive workers’ compensation companies to benefit from the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool. (Posted: 6/9/2010)

Georgia Governor Sets Poor Precedent by Signing Insolvency Pool Bill

“HB 1364 is an attempt to address a tragic situation, but it does so in violation of core principles of insurance. Requiring retroactive payment of claims by the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool for captive workers’ compensation insurers at ‘buy in’ amounts bearing no relationship to the true cost of the risk is like requiring an insurance company to pay a claim on a vehicle that was wrecked the day before coverage was purchased. (Posted: 6/9/2010)

Georgia in Washington for 2010 CCP

On May 18, NAMIC members from Georgia were in Washington D.C. to meet with members of their state’s delegation from both the House and the Senate. The group had a day of successful meetings on their 12th year participating in the program. (Posted: 5/25/2010)

Georgia: NAMIC Requests Member Companies to Contact Governor Asking for Veto of Insolvency Pool Bill

NAMIC sent a letter to Gov. Sonny Perdue on Thursday requesting that he veto HB 1364, Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool, which allows insureds of insolvent captive workers’ compensation companies to benefit from the insolvency pool. The final agreement passed prior to the end of the session Thursday night, and the bill is now on the governor’s desk. (Posted: 5/4/2010)

Georgia Insolvency Pool Bill Likely to Pass; Letters to Governor Requesting Veto Needed Now

HB 1364, Georgia Insolvency Pool legislation, last week was amended in the Senate and sent back to the House for an “agree” or “disagree” vote. NAMIC members doing business in Georgia were alerted to this development and asked to urge House members to vote to “disagree,” which would send the bill to a conference committee. (Posted: 4/27/2010)

Georgia: Senate Posed to Vote on Insolvency Pool Legislation

The Georgia Senate is scheduled to vote today on HB 1364 that allows insureds of insolvent captive workers’ compensation companies to benefit from the insolvency pool. (Posted: 4/20/2010)

Georgia: Insolvency Pool Liability Legislation on Fast Track

The Georgia House on Friday passed H 1364, which would make the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool liable to claimants and insureds in “emergency circumstances.” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has expressed support for the legislation. (Posted: 3/30/2010)

Georgia: ‘Emergency Assessment’ for Workers’ Comp Captive Failure Passes House Committee

Georgia H 1364 would make the Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool liable to claimants and insureds in “emergency circumstances,” perhaps resulting in emergency assessments to participating insurers. The bill was given a favorable report Thursday by the House Industrial Relations Committee. (Posted: 3/23/2010)

Georgia: Knox Out As House Insurance Chair (1/19/2010)

Southeast Region 2010 Legislative Preview (12/15/2009)

NAMIC Announces 2009 Federal Legislator of the Year: Rep. David Scott of Georgia (9/22/2009)

Georgia Members in Washington for 2009 CCP (6/30/2009)

2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – GEORGIA (6/25/2009)

Southeast Region: Session Status at Spring Break (4/14/2009)

Georgia: Bill Would Apply Antitrust Law to Insurers (2/17/2009)

Report: Insurers to Pay $25.2 Billion in 2008 Catastrophe Claims (1/20/2009)

West Virginia Leads Nation Again in Frequency of Deer-Vehicle Collisions; Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas Round Out Top Five (10/9/2008)

New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)

2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - GEORGIA (7/1/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)

Georgia: Governor Gives Nod to Rate Modernization (5/20/2008)

Georgia: 6,000 Homes Damaged from Storms, Insured Losses Estimated at $50 Million and Growing (5/13/2008)

Tennessee: Governor Signs ‘Accident Tax’ Ban; Similar Bill Passes in Georgia (4/8/2008)

Georgia: Session Adjourns; Insurance Bills Await Governor’s Signature (4/8/2008)

Insurance Consumers and Companies Will Benefit When Governor Signs Georgia Bills (4/7/2008)

Georgia: Amended Bill on Commercial Vehicles in GEICS Database Passes House (3/18/2008)

2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America (3/12/2008)

Georgia: Three Success Stories for Insurers Last Week (3/11/2008)

NAMIC Urges Georgia Governor to Sign Pro-consumer Auto Reform Legislation (3/7/2008)

Georgia: Senate Passes Accident ‘Taxes’ Ban (3/4/2008)

Georgia: Accident ‘Taxes’ Ban Moves to Full Senate (2/26/2008)

Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)

Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)