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Beck to Become Next Georgia Insurance Commissioner

Georgia Republican and former deputy insurance commissioner Jim Beck has been elected as the state’s next insurance commissioner, according to final election results. In a close race against insurance agent Janice Laws in the state election to replace Georgia Insurance …

Beck Holds Narrow Lead Over Laws in Georgia Insurance Commissioner Race

The race for the next Georgia Insurance Commissioner was too close to call Wednesday morning, according to local media outlets in the state. Republican and former deputy insurance commissioner Jim Beck had a slight lead over Democrat and insurance agent …

Laws, Beck Face Off in Georgia Insurance Commissioner Race

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ decision not to seek re-election this year opened up the playing field for the state’s top insurance post for the first time since 2010. Hudgens, a Republican, announced in July 2017 he would not run …

Former Georgia Deputy Insurance Commissioner Beck to Seek State’s Top Insurance Post

Jim Beck, a businessman, entrepreneur, and a former deputy insurance commissioner, has announced his candidacy for Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Beck, a Republican, has more than 30 years of experience working in the industry, including for an independent …

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Hudgens to Step Down at End of Term In 2018

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens will not seek re-election for a third term as Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, according to a statement from the Georgia Department of Insurance. In a letter to Georgians, Hudgens announced his decision, saying …

Georgia Reports $7M in Claims Settlements Returned to Consumers in 2015

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced that in 2015 his office mediated thousands of claims disputes between Georgians and insurance companies, resulting in more than $7 million in claim settlements favorable to the consumer. Last year the Georgia Department of …

Georgia Man Charged in Cellphone Insurance Scam

State officials in Georgia said a Covington man has been arrested in a scheme to obtain new cellphones by defrauding an insurance program. The Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s office said 35-year-old Andrew Anthony Hoilett was arrested on charges …

Hudgens Re-Elected as Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner

Republican Ralph Hudgens has been elected to a second term as Georgia’s insurance and safety fire commissioner in Tuesday’s midterm election. “Serving as Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner has been a tremendous privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to fulfill …