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2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - GEORGIA

(Posted: 7/1/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads

Results from the 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released May 22 found that 16.4 percent of drivers on the road - roughly 33 million licensed Americans - would not pass a written driver’s test if taken today. (Posted: 5/28/2008)

Georgia: Governor Gives Nod to Rate Modernization

Saying, “I believe the market should be allowed to regulate automobile insurance rates,” Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed SB 276 into law last week. (Posted: 5/20/2008)

Georgia: 6,000 Homes Damaged from Storms, Insured Losses Estimated at $50 Million and Growing

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine said he estimated that violent weather across Georgia over the weekend caused more than $50 million in insured losses, with more than 6,000 homes damaged. (Posted: 5/13/2008)

Tennessee: Governor Signs ‘Accident Tax’ Ban; Similar Bill Passes in Georgia

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has signed HB 2547 to ban “accident taxes.” The bill moved quickly through the legislative process without controversy and with the coordinated support of the insurance industry. (Posted: 4/8/2008)

Georgia: Session Adjourns; Insurance Bills Await Governor’s Signature

The Georgia General Assembly adjourned at midnight April 4, ending 40 days of often rancorous debate between the House and Senate. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who presides over the Senate, and House Speaker Glenn Richardson kept up a bitter feud throughout the session. (Posted: 4/8/2008)

Insurance Consumers and Companies Will Benefit When Governor Signs Georgia Bills

Insurance consumers and companies will benefit from legislation passed during Georgia’s recently adjourned General Assembly. Senators and House members shut down at midnight April 4. (Posted: 4/7/2008)

Georgia: Amended Bill on Commercial Vehicles in GEICS Database Passes House

As reported in last week’s Advocacy Update, insurance industry lobbyists on the ground in Georgia successfully lobbied for an amendment to HB 1235, which, in its original form, eliminated the fleet exception to the GEICS database for reporting motor vehicle liability coverage to the state. (Posted: 3/18/2008)

2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America

The Pacific Research Institute released March 11 its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. According to the “U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report,” Florida ranked the worst in terms of tort costs and litigation risks, while North Dakota ranked the best. (Posted: 3/12/2008)

Georgia: Three Success Stories for Insurers Last Week

As the Georgia Legislature sped to its crossover deadline, it engaged in a flurry of activity resulting in three successes for insurers. (Posted: 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)

Georgia: Accident ‘Taxes’ Ban Proposed (2/12/2008)

Georgia: NAMIC Submits Additional Letter on Wind Pool Proposal (1/29/2008)

Georgia: House Subcommittee Considers Rate Modernization (1/29/2008)

Georgia: GCIC Data Call Temporarily Suspended (1/25/2008)

Georgia: NAMIC Comments on Proposed ‘Wind Pool’ (1/8/2008)

Georgia: Insurance Commissioner Proposes ‘Wind Pool’ (12/11/2007)

Survey of Hurricane Preparedness Finds One-Third on High Risk Coast Will Refuse Evacuation Order (7/24/2007)

2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - GEORGIA (7/16/2007)

Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)

Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities (5/16/2007)

Report: Emerging Risks Impeding Business Development; Leaders Lack Understanding of Real Risks (5/15/2007)

Car Thieves Take the Bait (5/2/2007)

Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates; Delaware Tops List (4/26/2007)

Georgia: Insurers, With Help from DOI, Holds Stacking Bill at Bay (4/24/2007)

Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity (4/18/2007)

New Report Shows Increased Flood Risk from Global Warming Despite Billions Spent on Flood-Control Projects (4/16/2007)

Private Market is Best Mechanism to Address Coastal Insurance Issues, NAMIC CEO Tells Congress (4/11/2007)

NAMIC: Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award Recipients Named (4/10/2007)

NAMIC Presents Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award to Members of the 109th Congress (4/5/2007)

‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season Predicted; Global Warming Effect on Hurricanes Debunked (4/4/2007)