On April 22, 2026, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency for several counties due to active wildfires. On April 23, 2026, the Georgia Department of Insurance issued Directive 26-EX-2 regarding insurers' responsibility to promptly respond to policyholders.
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Georgia Issues Directive Regarding Wildfires
Apr 28, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
Georgia has enacted Senate Bill 201, which, among other provisions, states that no insurer should sell homeowners insurance policies that allow for the assignment of proceeds to a contractor within one year of a natural disaster which causes damage to the insured's property.
Georgia Issues Directive Lifting Ban on Policy Cancellations in Remaining Counties
Oct 30, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
On October 24, 2024, the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) issued Directive 24-EX-9 to lift the temporary ban on policy cancellations in all remaining counties that was set forth in Directive 24-EX-6.
Georgia Issues Directive Lifting Ban on Policy Cancellations in Certain Counties
Oct 17, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
On October 10, 2024, the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) issued Directive 24-EX-8 to lift the temporary ban on policy cancellations in certain counties that was set forth in Directive 24-EX-6.
Georgia Issues Directives Following Hurricane Helene
Oct 4, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) has issued Directive 24-EX-5 and Directive 24-EX-6 to all insurers in the state following Hurricane Helene.
