APCIA Stands with the Georgia Business Community in Supporting Governor Kemp’s Proposal to Tackle Legal System Abuse in the Peach State

ATLANTA - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today released the following statement, attributed to Ron Jackson, vice president of state government relations at APCIA, regarding Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's legislative proposal to tackle legal system abuse in Georgia.

"APCIA stands with the state's business community in supporting Governor Kemp's proposal to meaningfully address the pervasive issue of legal system abuse in Georgia. Georgia consumers and businesses bear the brunt and burden of legal system abuse. Abusive tactics that artificially inflate damages are a key driver of rising insurance costs, which directly impact the pocketbook of Georgia families and businesses.

"It's important to set the record straight about falsehoods being spread by the Georgia trial bar regarding insurance industry profitability. Insurers in Georgia are losing money. This trend is particularly bad for personal auto insurers and all lines of liability coverage, which many businesses from truckers to doctors to restaurants and shops rely on. Comprehensive legal system abuse reform can help rein in rising insurance costs. We are seeing how recent legal system abuse reforms are already helping to stabilize our neighboring state of Florida's litigation environment and its property insurance market. The proof is in the pudding.

"APCIA applauds Governor Kemp as well as Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and Senator John Kennedy for their commitment and on-going leadership in addressing legal system abuse. We look forward to working with the governor and members of the House and Senate to pass this critical legislation this session."