What are my rights if a Georgia carrier delays my short-term rental claim?

Quick answer: Under the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (O.C.G.A. 33-6-30 through 33-6-37), your insurer must acknowledge a claim within 15 days and decide a completed property claim within 30 days. A bad-faith refusal can expose the carrier to a penalty under O.C.G.A. 33-4-6 of up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees.