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Will Georgia Gov. Kemp’s Move to Curb Lawsuits Keep Insurance Rates From Rising?

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated. Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners. The evidence is mixed …

Georgia Gov Appoints Police Chief King as Insurance Head During Beck Suspension

An Atlanta-area police chief was appointed by Georgia’s governor Wednesday to head the state’s insurance commission after the previous commissioner was indicted on federal charges. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Doraville Police Chief John King will fill the office …

Update: Georgia Gov Suspends Insurance Commissioner Beck Over Indictment

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck from his position while he faces a 38-count indictment from a federal grand jury. On May 16, Kemp issued an executive order suspending Beck, effective immediately. The order came in …

Georgia Gov. Calls On Beck to Resign as Insurance Commissioner After Indictment

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked embattled Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign from his post, effective immediately, saying his recent indictment “severely undermines your ability to fulfill your obligations to the people of Georgia.” In a letter sent to …