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GA HB1274
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Reeves
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AI Summary
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Requires all private passenger automobile insurers in Georgia to file annual data with the Department of Insurance beginning July 1, 2027, including earned premiums, incurred losses, administrative expenses, and policyholder dividends
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Defines "excess profit" as underwriting gains over a three-year period that exceed the anticipated underwriting profit plus 5% of earned premiums
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to order insurers to refund excess profits to policyholders on a pro rata basis, with refunds due within 60 days of a final order as either cash payments or credits toward policy renewals
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Exempts insurers from refund requirements if they demonstrate that returning excess profits would render them financially impaired or insolvent
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to all policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Georgia on or after that date
Legislative Description
Auto Insurance Excess Profits Act; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/3/2026