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GA HB878

GA HB878
Insurance; cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; change certain provisions


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Introduced
02/08/2018
In Committee
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
02/28/2018
Passed
04/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/07/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-44.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for cancellation by an insured and notice, so as to change certain provisions regarding cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Georgia Code to change certain provisions regarding the cancellation of an insurance policy by an insured. The key provisions are: (1) it allows an insured to request policy cancellation orally, electronically, or in writing, and the insurer must provide confirmation of the requested cancellation within 10 days if the request was made orally; (2) it allows the insurer to require the insured to provide written, electronic, or other recorded verification of the cancellation request before the cancellation takes effect; and (3) it specifies that if the policy cannot be cancelled without notice to a third party, the insurer must provide at least 10 days' notice before the cancellation becomes effective.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 07/01/2018)

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