What can I do if my carrier denies a claim on my vacant Georgia home?
Quick answer:
Georgia law lets you make a written demand for payment. If the carrier fails to pay a covered claim within 60 days and a court later finds the refusal was in bad faith, it can owe a penalty of up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees (O.C.G.A. 33-4-6). You can also file a complaint with the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
