GA Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner's Office

Following the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia, Commissioner King issued two directives, aimed to prevent insurance companies from cancelling policies due to nonpayment in affected counties and reminding them of their responsibility to respond promptly to claims.

My team and I are working closely with @GaTrees and federal, state, and local partners, to do all we can to combat the wildfires in South Georgia and provide assistance to affected communities. To that end, I have declared a State of Emergency for the 91 most-affected counties to mobilize all possible response efforts. Our prayers are with the families who have endured losses in these fires, as well as with the first responders working around the clock. For more information, visit gov.georgia.gov/press-releases…

We hope that everyone has a happy and safe time celebrating Easter with friends and family!

Our office will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, in observance of Easter this upcoming Sunday. We will re-open on Monday, April 6th.

Spring is here, and theres no better time to clean up your insurance policies! Make sure your coverage is up to date, especially with any changes to your beneficiaries or belongings.

Question: What is your favorite part about being the Georgia Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner? Answer:

ICYMI: When changing your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarm to ensure it is in working order. Read more: oci.georgia.gov/press-releases…

If you have special or expensive items like jewelry, art, cameras, computers, or musical instruments, your standard homeowner's or renter's policy may not over the full cost to replace a damaged or lost item. Talk to an agent to learn how you can fully protect these items today!

Big thanks to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for inviting Commissioner King to their annual Legislative Breakfast! This event always has good food, great discussions, and even better people.

Making a homeowner's insurance claim? File confidently by reviewing your claims checklist below. Learn More: tinyurl.com/y9vjv3vk

Georgia, now is the time to prepare ahead of the major winter storm expected to hit this weekend. For more tips and alerts on winter preparedness heading our way, visit: Ready Georgia/GEMA: tinyurl.com/4mpxhmxu National Weather Services: tinyurl.com/352zyr3j

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Deputy Insurance Commissioner Steve Manders. Steve exemplified steady leadership and always brought joy and laughter to those around him. Please pray for his family during this difficult time. Obituary: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/mcd…

Does my renter's insurance coverage my roommate's stuff? It depends. Renter's insurance usually protects property belonging to people named on the policy. If a roommate moves in but is not on your policy, their belongings are likely unprotected. Double check your policy today!

Commissioner King and the OCI wish everyone a happy and safe new year! Our office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, and we will re-open on Friday, January 2.

Hear from Commissioner King on the importance of firework safety while celebrating the New Year: youtube.com/watch?v=xwQprm…

As the new year approaches, we urge Georgians to practice caution when celebrating with fireworks. For more resources, visit: nfpa.org/education-and-….

From K9 Red, K9 Flash, and the entire OCI family, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Our office will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th. We will re-open on Monday, December 29th.

Severe convective storms drove ~$46B in insured losses through Q3 2025. Roof damage accounts for up to 90% of residential cat losses according to @IBHS_org. States promoting FORTIFIED roofs are cutting damage and improving affordability. Read more: bit.ly/48wSqqj

Additional insurance savings are on the way for Liberty Mutual and Safeco customers in Georgia. Read the full release here: bit.ly/3KY3Ud8.

55+ Drivers - don't miss out on serious savings! @iiiorg has some great tips for cutting costs on your auto insurance.