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GA Code § 34-9-125 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-125. Insurance Policies Subject to Chapter; Approval of Policy or Contract Forms by Board; Exceptions

 Every policy insuring the payment of compensation provided for in this article or insuring against liability for payment of such compensation, including all contracts of mutual, reciprocal, or interinsurance, shall be deemed to be made subject to this chapter. No corporation, association, or organization and no mutual, reciprocal, or interinsurers shall enter into or make any such policy or contract of insurance unless its form shall have been approved by the board. This chapter shall not apply to policies of insurance against loss from explosion of boilers or flywheels or other similar catastrophic hazards.   (Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 72; Code 1933, § 114-608.)   Law reviews.   - For survey article on workers' compensation law for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 459 (2003).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    As a matter of law, this section became a part of the contract of insurance as if expressly incorporated therein. Employers Liab. Assurance Corp. v. Hunter, 184 Ga. 196, 190 S.E. 598 (1937); Walker v. Bituminous Cas. Corp., 74 Ga. App. 517, 40 S.E.2d 228 (1946).    Cited in Hunter v. Employers Liab. Assurance Corp., 54 Ga. App. 197, 187 S.E. 209 (1936); Utica Mut. Ins. Co. v. Winters, 77 Ga. App. 550, 48 S.E.2d 918 (1948); National Council on Comp. Ins. v. Caldwell, 154 Ga. App. 528, 268 S.E.2d 793 (1980).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 100 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, § 875 et seq.
GA Code § 34-9-127 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-127. Issuance by Board of Certificate of Self-Insurance; Review; Revocation

  Whenever an employer has complied with those provisions of Code Section 34-9-121 relating to self-insurance, the board shall issue to such employer a certificate which shall remain in force for a period fixed by the board.   The board shall have the authority to review the self-insured status of an employer after a merger or acquisition involving the employer.   The board may, upon at least 30 days' notice to the employer, and proof of receipt of same, and after a hearing, revoke the certificate upon satisfactory evidence for such revocation having been presented. At any time after such revocation, the board may grant a new certificate to the employer upon the employer's petition.    (Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 68; Code 1933, § 114-604; Ga. L. 1999, p. 817, § 2; Ga. L. 2010, p. 126, § 3/HB 1101.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey of law on labor and employment law, see 62 Mercer L. Rev. 181 (2010).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 82 Am. Jur. 2d, Workers' Compensation, §§ 624, 627.   C.J.S.   - 100 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, § 800 et seq.
GA Code § 34-9-128 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-128. Inspection of Place of Employment and Injury Records; Penalty for Noncompliance

 The board and its authorized representatives shall have the power and authority to enter any place of employment and to inspect the same, together with all employment, payroll, and injury records at any reasonable time for the purpose of investigating compliance with this chapter and making inspections for the proper enforcement of this chapter. The willful refusal of an employer to permit inspections and investigations pursuant to this Code section or to comply with Code Sections 34-9-120, 34-9-121, and 34-9-126 after being notified of noncompliance by the board shall subject the employer to a penalty to be assessed by the board, not exceeding $50.00 per day so long as the refusal shall continue; provided, however, that no penalty shall be assessed except after notice of not less than ten days and a hearing thereon before the board.   (Code 1933, § 114-616, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 190, § 8; Ga. L. 1977, p. 771, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1679, § 21.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 82 Am. Jur. 2d, Workers' Compensation, § 582.   C.J.S.   - 99 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, § 249 et seq.
GA Code § 34-9-129 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-129. Furnishing of Bond by Insurance Companies Doing Workers' Compensation Business in State; Bringing of Actions Upon Bond; Posting of Security in Lieu of Bond

 Every insurance company doing a workers' compensation business in this state shall furnish a bond payable to the state in the sum of $50,000.00 with some surety company authorized to transact business in this state as surety, in such form as may be approved by the Commissioner of Insurance, conditioned for the payment of compensation losses on policies issued by such insurance company upon risks located in this state. An action may be brought upon said bond by the board for the use and benefit of any party or parties at interest. The annual license of such company shall not be issued or renewed until it has filed with the Commissioner of Insurance of this state the bond required by this Code section. In lieu of such bond a deposit of the same amount may be made with the Office of the State Treasurer in the form of other security satisfactory to the Commissioner of Insurance.   (Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 70; Ga. L. 1933, p. 182, § 1; Code 1933, § 114-606; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1402, § 18; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 2/SB 296.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1988, "Commissioner of Insurance" was substituted for "Insurance Commissioner" throughout the Code section.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 82 Am. Jur. 2d, Workers' Compensation, § 624.
GA Code § 34-9-130 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-130. Authority of Commissioner of Insurance to Investigate Rates; Assistance by Board in Investigations

 In addition to the authority prescribed in Title 33, the Commissioner of Insurance shall have the power, in such manner and by such means as he may deem proper and adequate, to gather statistics and information and make investigations concerning rates for such insurance. He may take into consideration the income, earnings, and loss ratios from any and every source whatever of any such company and may call upon the directors of the State Board of Workers' Compensation to sit with him in an advisory capacity at any investigation or hearing concerning any rate or rates.   (Ga. L. 1920, p. 167, § 73; Ga. L. 1929, p. 358, § 2; Code 1933, § 114-609; Ga. L. 1982, p. 644, § 6.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1986, "Commissioner of Insurance" was substituted for "Insurance Commissioner".   Cross references.   - Use of licensed rating organizations in making filings under section, § 33-9-3.   Law reviews.   - For article surveying developments in Georgia workers' compensation law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 323 (1981).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Commissioner has discretion to give the greatest weight to the information which the commissioner considers most valuable; this includes the discretion to consider composite filings as advisory or as "benchmark" filings against individual filings. Caldwell v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., 248 Ga. 282, 282 S.E.2d 885 (1981).    Parties to a workers' compensation insurance contract do not have freedom of contract with respect to the rates to be charged in such contract, but they are bound by the rate approved by the Insurance Commissioner for coverage of such a policy or contract. Walker v. Bituminous Cas. Corp., 74 Ga. App. 517, 40 S.E.2d 228 (1946).    There was a statutory right to obtain judicial review of the order of the Insurance Commissioner determining the workers' compensation insurance rates under this section. National Council on Comp. Ins. v. Caldwell, 154 Ga. App. 528, 268 S.E.2d 793 (1980).    Cited in Dixie Constr. Prods., Inc. v. Southeastern Council on Comp. Ins., 183 Ga. App. 101, 357 S.E.2d 831 (1987).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 82 Am. Jur. 2d, Workers' Compensation, §§ 472, 473.   C.J.S.   - 100 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, §§ 734 et seq., 774, 804.
GA Code § 34-9-131 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-131. Insurer Permit Requirement; Claim Office Within State

  Every insurance company and every person, firm, or corporation writing policies of insurance under this chapter or insuring the payment of compensation to employees as provided by this chapter, before writing any such policy or entering upon any such insurance contract or continuing any such contract of force, shall obtain from the board a permit authorizing such company or such person, firm, or corporation to engage in business as an insurance carrier under this chapter and to write and enter upon such insurance contracts.   The application for such permit shall set forth such facts as the board may, by regulation, require. The board is authorized to prescribe the form of the permit and to provide by regulation for a hearing upon such application. Upon the filing of such application, the board shall have such hearing thereon as may be provided for by regulation and shall grant a permit if, in its discretion, the applicant is qualified, financially and otherwise, to carry on such insurance business. Upon obtaining said permit, the insurer shall designate and maintain an office in the State of Georgia for the handling of claims or shall designate an agent located in the State of Georgia who shall be authorized to execute instruments for the payment of compensation.   Any company or any person, firm, or corporation who shall write insurance under this chapter or enter upon any contract to insure the payment of compensation under this chapter or continue any such contract of force without first obtaining a permit from the board as required by this Code section or after the revocation of any such permit shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1933, § 114-610, enacted by Ga. L. 1935, p. 146, § 1; Code 1933, § 114-9902, enacted by Ga. L. 1935, p. 146, § 2; Ga. L. 1987, p. 806, § 4.)   Cross references.   - Punishment for misdemeanors generally, § 17-10-4.
GA Code § 34-9-132 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-132. Grounds for Revocation of Insurance Carrier's Permit

 The board is authorized, of its own motion or upon complaint filed with it, after notice of not less than ten days and a hearing thereon, to revoke any permit granted under Code Section 34-9-131 if an employer is ready, willing, and able to pay a premium at the rate prescribed by the Department of Insurance but it appears that the holder of such permit declines to accept and underwrite the risk assigned to it by the board or a bureau established and approved for rating purposes; or if it appears that the holder of any such permit fails and refuses to obey any valid order of the board or to pay any award entered against it by the board and not appealed from or affirmed on appeal; or if it appears that the holder of such permit is otherwise not qualified to carry on such business.   (Code 1933, § 114-610, enacted by Ga. L. 1935, p. 146, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 337, § 1-98/SB 132.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective July 1, 2019, substituted "Department of Insurance" for "Insurance Department" near the middle of this Code section.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Tort liability of worker's compensation insurer for wrongful delay or refusal to make payments due, 8 A.L.R.4th 902.
GA Code § 34-9-134 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-134. Appeals From Decisions Under Code Sections 34-9-122 and 34-9-131 Through 34-9-133

 Appeal from any decision under Code Sections 34-9-122 and 34-9-131 through 34-9-133 may be made in the manner provided elsewhere for appeals from orders or judgments of the members of the board.   (Code 1933, § 114-610, enacted by Ga. L. 1935, p. 146, § 1.)
GA Code § 34-9-135 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-135. Disclosure of Costs by Insurer

 Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2009, p. 42, § 1/SB 76, effective July 1, 2009.   Editor's notes.   - This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 34-9-135, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1942, § 14.
GA Code § 34-9-136 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-136. Statistical Data Submitted by Insurance Company to Rating Organization; Verification by Employer; Issuance of Experience Modification Worksheets to Insured

  Before an insurance company is authorized to submit statistical data on an employer to any licensed rating organization for purposes of determining the employer's experience modification factor, the insurance company must verify with the employer the accuracy of the data.In so verifying, the insurance company shall provide to the employer: (1) the data to be submitted; and (2) a statement in boldface type, to be signed by an authorized representative of the employer, and submitted by the insurance company to the licensed rating organization along with the statistical data. Said statement shall indicate that the statistical data to be submitted have been reviewed by the authorized representative of the employer; that said data are accurate; and that an insurance company representative has explained to the employer's representative that the statistical data to be submitted may affect the employer's premium for workers' compensation insurance coverage.   When a licensed rating organization issues an insured's experience modification worksheet to the insured's workers' compensation insurance company, the licensed rating organization shall submit a copy of the worksheet to the insured.     (Code 1981, §34-9-136, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1942, § 14; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1365, § 2.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey article discussing workers' compensation law, see 52 Mercer L. Rev. 505 (2000). For note on 1992 enactment of this Code section, see 9 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 285 (1992). For note on the 1993 amendment of this Code section, see 10 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 152 (1993).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Evidence of violation.    - In an action to recover premiums due on workers' compensation insurance policies, evidence showing the plaintiff insurer's violation of O.C.G.A. § 34-9-136 was a circumstance that could be considered with respect to the defendant's counterclaim for damages to its business caused by excessive premiums charged. International Indem. Co. v. Regional Emplr. Serv., Inc., 239 Ga. App. 420, 520 S.E.2d 533, cert. denied, 1999 Ga. LEXIS 1019 (1999).
GA Code § 34-9-137 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-137. Considerations in Employer's Experience Modification Factor

 Whenever an experience modification factor is applied to the premium of an employer's policy of workers' compensation insurance, consideration shall be given to:    Any amounts recovered by such employer or its insurer pursuant to Code Section 34-9-11.1, relating to rights of action against third parties and subrogation; and   Code Section 34-9-360, relating to reimbursements from the Subsequent Injury Trust Fund.In addition, the insurer shall not include in the computation of such factor any penalties which were incurred pursuant to this chapter by the actions of the insurer or its representative.     (Code 1981, §34-9-137, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1942, § 14; Ga. L. 1994, p. 887, § 9.)   Law reviews.   - For note on the 1992 enactment of this Code section, see 9 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 285 (1992). For note on the 1994 amendment of this Code section, see 11 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 204 (1994).
GA Code § 34-9-138 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 4 - Insurance of Compensation Liability Generally|§ 34-9-138. Consideration of Employer's Experience While Self-Insured

 Any insurance company which voluntarily writes a policy for any employer which was self-insured under any provision of this chapter shall include such employer's prior experience while self-insured to determine or have determined an experience modifier for such employer.    (Code 1981, §34-9-138, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 919, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For review of 1996 workers' compensation legislation, see 13 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 227 (1996).
GA Code § 34-9-150 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds|§ 34-9-150. Purpose of Article

 It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide an alternative mechanism through which bona fide members of trade associations and professional associations as well as groups of municipalities, counties, school boards, and hospital authorities may extend workers' compensation benefits to their employees through group self-insurance programs. This alternative is authorized to enable the members of these groups to lower workers' compensation costs by reducing administrative expenses and to encourage a reduction in claims through active loss prevention, loss control, and rehabilitation programs. It is therefore intended that this article be liberally construed to effectuate these purposes.   (Code 1933, § 114-601a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1759, § 1.)   Law reviews.   - For article surveying developments in Georgia workers' compensation law from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 323 (1981).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 100 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, § 800 et seq.
GA Code § 34-9-151.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds|§ 34-9-151.1. Eligibility for Establishing a Fund

  Any group or groups of employers who are engaged in similar business activities may establish a fund or funds provided that:   Such fund or funds shall comply with the provisions of this article;   Separate classes, as described in Code Section 34-9-152, may not be commingled in any fund; and   Such fund or funds shall be established by one or more professional or trade associations.     Any professional or trade association may establish a fund or funds.   Any fund established prior to January 1, 1995, and which is operating in compliance with this article or in compliance with the requirements of the applicable rules and regulations of the Commissioner shall be deemed to be in compliance with this article.     (Code 1981, §34-9-151.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1201, § 2.)
GA Code § 34-9-151.2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds|§ 34-9-151.2. Filing of Intent to Form Fund; Notice of Intent to Refuse to Issue Certificate of Authority

  At least 30 days prior to executing the initial intrastate agreement required by this article, any group authorized to form a fund under this article shall file with the Commissioner an intent to form a fund on such form as prescribed by the Commissioner. Such form shall include:   The name of the group forming the fund;   The name of the proposed administrator;   The type or types of employers to be offered membership in the fund;   A statement that the group is knowledgeable of and will comply with the requirements of this article and any rules or regulations pertaining thereto; and   A copy of the intrastate agreement that will be used to establish a fund.     Upon receipt and review of the information supplied with the notice of intent to form a fund provided under subsection (a) of this Code section, the Commissioner, pursuant to his or her authority under Code Section 34-9-169, may issue a notice of intent to refuse to issue a certificate of authority, which notice of intent shall be based upon the Commissioner's determination that the proposed fund would not be in compliance with the provisions of this article. The proposed fund may not be formed and the intrastate agreement may not be executed until the Commissioner withdraws in writing the notice of intent to refuse to issue a certificate of authority.     (Code 1981, §34-9-151.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 1201, § 2.)
GA Code § 34-9-153 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds|§ 34-9-153. Issuance of Certificate of Authority; Grounds for Denial or Revocation; Annual Renewal Fee

  The Commissioner shall examine the application made under Code Section 34-9-152 to determine whether the fund will be able to comply with the laws of this state and whether membership in the fund will enable the members of the fund to meet their liability for workers' compensation benefits under this chapter. If the Commissioner finds that the fund is capable of complying with such requirements and meeting such liability, he shall issue a certificate authorizing the fund to provide workers' compensation benefits on behalf of its members.   If the Commissioner refuses to issue a certificate of authority, he shall issue an order setting forth the reasons for refusal and forward it to the proposed fund. A copy of the order shall be sent to each member of the fund.   The Commissioner shall approve or disapprove the application for a certificate of authority within 90 days of receipt by him of the application and all of the supporting information he has requested.   The Commissioner may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any fund, in accordance with Code Section 34-9-169, for failure of the fund to comply with any provision of this article or with any of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner issued pursuant thereto.   The certificate shall be renewed annually by the Commissioner, upon payment by the fund of the renewal fee required by subparagraph (CC) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-8-1.    (Code 1933, § 114-604a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1759, § 1; Ga. L. 1995, p. 1201, § 4.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1988, "receipt" was substituted for "receipts" in subsection (c).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 44A Am. Jur. 2d, Insurance, § 1828 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 44 C.J.S., Insurance, §§ 105, 108. 100 C.J.S., Workers' Compensation, § 800 et seq.
GA Code § 34-9-154 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 34 - Labor and Industrial Relations|Chapter 9 - Workers' Compensation|Article 5 - Group Self-Insurance Funds|§ 34-9-154. Compliance With Workers' Compensation Obligations by Participation in Fund

 The participation by a member in a fund created pursuant to this article shall enable it to comply with its duty as an employer to assure payment of workers' compensation in accordance with this chapter.   (Code 1933, § 114-605a, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1686, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1759, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 44A Am. Jur. 2d, Insurance, § 1828 et seq.