How long does a Georgia carrier have to decide an inland marine claim?

Quick answer: Under Georgia's Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (O.C.G.A. 33-6-30 to 37), the carrier must acknowledge the claim within 15 calendar days and, for a first-party property claim, affirm or deny within 15 days of a completed proof of loss or within 30 days of the claim being reported. Under O.C.G.A. 33-4-6, a bad-faith refusal can cost the carrier up to 50 percent of the loss or 5,000 dollars, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees.