Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck announced yesterday that he is suspending himself from office. This means he will be absent from making decisions with regard to the daily operations of the Department of Insurance. In his absence, Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner Drew Lane will perform the duties of the Insurance Commissioner as provided for by Georgia law.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck stepped down May 16 following a Federal indicted on charges he stole more than $2 million from his former employer prior to being elected last year.
The Insurance Department anticipates Governor Kemp will soon appoint an acting Insurance