Georgia Insurance Law & Code
Beyond getting licensed, Georgia producers must know the substantive rules that protect policyholders. This chapter covers the state insurance code and the department's rule-making authority, required policy protections such as the free-look right, replacement rules, and the Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association. These are state-specific overlays on the national policy provisions.
The Georgia Insurance Code and Department Rules
The Georgia insurance code is the body of statutes governing insurers, producers, policies, and market conduct in the state, and the department adopts administrative rules to implement it. Different parts of the code address licensing, required policy provisions, unfair trade practices, and claims handling. Knowing that the code and the department's rules together control what a producer may and may not do is foundational.
Policyholder Protections and Required Provisions
Georgia requires certain protections in individual policies. A key example is the free-look (right-to-examine) provision, which gives the policyowner a set period after delivery — commonly at least 10 days for individual life — to return the policy for a full premium refund; replacement and senior sales often carry longer periods. The state also regulates grace periods, required disclosures, and policy language so consumers understand what they buy. Replacement regulations require producers to give applicants replacement notices and to notify the insurers involved.
The Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association
The Georgia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association pays certain covered claims of policyholders when a member insurer becomes insolvent, subject to statutory dollar limits that vary by benefit type (for example, death benefits, cash value, and annuity values). Importantly, Georgia law prohibits producers and insurers from using the existence of the association as an inducement to buy insurance or in advertising; it is a backstop, not a selling point.
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State-specific details
State exam facts
- State regulator
- Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Prelicensing education
- 16 hours combined (8 hours per line; reduced from 20 in 2025)
- Passing score
- 70%
Who regulates life & health insurance licensing in Georgia?
The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire licenses life, accident & sickness agents. Georgia uses Pearson VUE to administer its licensing examinations.
Does Georgia require prelicensing education for the life & health exam?
Yes, but the requirement was reduced in 2025. Effective June 24, 2025, Georgia lowered prelicensing education to 8 hours per line of authority (16 hours for the combined Life, Accident & Sickness path), down from 20 hours per line.
How is the Georgia life & health exam administered?
The exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, and a minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
Sources: https://oci.georgia.gov, https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ga/insurance.html
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