In Georgia, insurance news means auto, home, health and life coverage, along with the rates and choices that shape what residents buy. Reporting follows state regulators, insurers and the consumer marketplace across the state.
Georgia's commissioner-elect wants auto and homeowners insurers to stop using ZIP codes and credit scores to set rates.
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November 4, 2026
Waites Defeats King for Georgia Insurance CommissionerDemocrat Keisha Sean Waites won the state's insurance and fire safety commissioner post, unseating Republican incumbent John King.
November 3, 2026
Georgia Approves Double-Digit Insurance Hikes for 2027Nine insurers will raise individual health premiums between roughly 11% and 40% in the coming year, following similar increases for 2026.
October 29, 2026
Georgia Regulators Approve Auto Insurance Rate CutsState officials have approved rate reductions for 3.6 million insurance policies across the state.
October 28, 2026
Georgia Seeks New Health Insurance Subsidy ProgramThe state proposes a model that deposits subsidy funds directly into accounts for Marketplace enrollees.
October 23, 2026
Georgia Court Rules Against Suing Florida InsurerThe Georgia Court of Appeals decided Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Company cannot be sued within the state of Georgia.
October 22, 2026
Appeals Court Narrows Solar Farm Insurance JudgmentThe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals modified a $12.2 million award involving rain damage at a Georgia solar facility.
October 20, 2026
Georgia Marketplace Insurance Premiums to Rise for 2027Monthly health insurance premiums in Georgia will increase by up to 30% beginning in 2027.
October 16, 2026
King, Waites to Face Off for Insurance CommissionerGeorgia voters will decide between incumbent John King and challenger Keisha Waites on November 3.
October 9, 2026
Georgia Halted Insurance Cancellations for Storm VictimsThe state insurance commissioner issued an order to suspend policy cancellations for nonpayment across all 159 counties.
October 6, 2026
Georgia Court Upheld Allstate Insurance Claim DismissalThe Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed that policyholders must secure a judgment against uninsured drivers before suing.
Regular subjects here include homeowners premiums in storm-exposed areas, health plan enrollment periods, new auto policy products, and state regulator actions against insurers. Coverage reaches from Atlanta and the metro suburbs to the coastal counties and rural communities across the state. Premium changes in disaster-prone regions tend to draw the most attention, since they affect what homeowners can afford to keep. Enrollment deadlines and regulatory approvals recur on a set calendar, which makes them the most predictable part of the coverage.
