How long does an insurer have to handle my renters claim in Georgia?

Quick answer: Under Georgia's Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (O.C.G.A. 33-6-30 to 33-6-37), your insurer must acknowledge a claim within 15 calendar days and decide it 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 to pay can carry a penalty of up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees.