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Mississippi, Georgia Commissioners Call on Industry to Assist Residents Affected by Tornadoes

Insurance commissioners in Mississippi and Georgia, two of several Southeast states hit over the weekend by devestating tornadoes that damaged thousands of homes and caused millions of dollars in insured losses, are calling on the insurance industry to assist their …

Georgia Agent Arrested for Premium Theft

An investigation by the Georgia Department of Insurance’s Fraud Division has resulted in the arrest of an agent in Gwinnett County insurance for fraud, according to a statement from Commissioner Ralph Hudgens. Julia Cruz, 37, of Norcross, has been charged …

Allstate Rate Hikes for Georgia Drivers Move Forward, For Now

Allstate can go ahead raise auto insurance rates for Georgia drivers later this month because a state review of the planned increase won’t be done in time to stop the higher rates from taking effect, state regulators said. State Insurance …

Allstate Responds to Georgia Insurance Department’s Rate Filing Investigation

Allstate Insurance Co. is speaking out about an investigation by the Georgia Department of Insurance into the carrier’s plan to raise auto insurance rates for some in the state by at least 25 percent. In a statement to Insurance Journal, …

Georgia to Investigate Allstate Auto Rate Increase

A Georgia statewide rate increase of 25 percent on Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders has triggered a consumer alert from state Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens. The Georgia Department of Insurance issued a consumer alert April 11 to all …

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 …

7 Arrested in Georgia Arson, Insurance Fraud Scheme

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens announced the arrests of six Colquitt County residents and a Clayton County woman involved in a staged insurance fraud ring. A joint investigation by Hudgens’ Insurance Fraud Division and Fire Investigation Unit revealed the suspects …

Georgia Alternative School Owner Charged With 12 Counts of Insurance Fraud

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens and the Roswell Police Department announced the arrest of a Fulton County woman on multiple counts of insurance fraud and other charges. Rommys Alemania Beltran, 45, of Roswell, Georgia, was arrested yesterday afternoon and charged …

Georgia Agency Owner Accused of 10 Counts of Insurance Fraud

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens’ announced the arrest of insurance agent Macie Anedra Yawn, 27, of Cochran, Ga. Yawn owned and operated Charles Robinson Insurance Agency in Eastman and is accused of committing 10 counts of insurance fraud. Bleckley County …

Georgia Roofing Contractor Accused of Insurance Fraud

A Macon, Ga.-based roofing contractor was arrested for insurance fraud and damage to property, according to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens. Law enforcement officers from Hudgens’ Fraud Division and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested Anthony Christopher Bernardo, 48, on …