What are my claim timelines under Georgia law?
Quick answer:
Under the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (O.C.G.A. 33-6-30 to 33-6-37), your insurer must acknowledge a claim within 15 days and decide a property claim within 15 days of a completed proof of loss or 30 days of the report. Under O.C.G.A. 33-4-6, a bad-faith refusal after a 60-day demand can cost the carrier a penalty up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees.
