‘Tort reform’ assumes that if insurance companies spend less on court cases, they will automatically charge you less. That’s not how it works.
Attendees listen to Insurance Commissioner John King speaking during a town hall on tort reform at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He discussed Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislation to overhaul the civil litigation process. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
By Ambuj “AJ” Jain – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
7 hours ago
Re: “How Georgia’s lawsuit reforms are paying off one year later,” by Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King, a Republican, May 1.
It’s no secret that our bills are becoming more expensive, and insurance is taking more of families’ budgets while offering less protection in return.
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Focus on harmful, underlying factors not just lawsuit reform
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Dr. Ambuj “AJ” Jain is a Democratic candidate for Georgia Insurance Commissioner. (Courtesy)
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Clinton Mora is a reporter for Trending Insurance News. He has previously worked for the Forbes. As a contributor to Trending Insurance News, Clinton covers emerging a wide range of property and casualty insurance related stories.