REPUBLICAN
MEET JIM BECK
Christian, Conservative, Republican Candidate for Insurance Commissioner
FORMER DEPUTY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Jim has the experience, skill, and courage to lead on day one without any on-the-job training.
CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP
Jim is a strong advocate for conservative principles and has been a grassroots leader for years. He is often seen speaking on Fox News, CNN, and other nationwide stations defending our Georgia values.
COMMITTED TO FAMILY
Jim Beck and his wife Lucy reside in Carrollton, Georgia; they have one son, Jimmy Beck, Jr.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Jim has 30 years of experience in the insurance business and he knows where fraud occurs and how to stop it in its tracks.
FOUNDED ON FAITH
Jim has been a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton for over 30 years. He serves as a deacon at the church.
EDUCATED IN GEORGIA
Jim graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing.
DAY ONE PRIORITIES
FOCUSING ON GEORGIA HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS
Day one, I will work to make a free-market-centered health care system that better serves Georgia families a reality. The federal government should get out of the way and allow Georgia to explore and find creative market-driven, state-based solutions to the issue of access to health care. The easiest way to empower states is through a federal waiver called a 1332 State Innovation Waiver. I will promote competition by encouraging the marketing of health insurance across state lines and to allow hospital systems to design and market health insurance products to consumers.
DEFENDING AGAINST FRAUD
Day one, I will defend our seniors and any veteran, by doubling the penalties on insurance companies guilty of victimizing them. I will consistently guard against fraud of any kind and order stiff penalties, whenever it is found.
PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM RUNAWAY AUTO INSURANCE RATES
Day one, I will fight to protect Georgia consumers and provide stability in the auto insurance marketplace. Georgia auto insurance rates have been spiraling out of control. I will organize and begin holding tele-town hall hearings on all proposed excessive rate increases, and if appropriate, challenge them in court.
ENHANCING TRANSPARENCY
Day one, I will work with the State Legislature to bring an end to the practice of “surprise” billing and pricing transparency. Often, when a Georgian sees a specialist outside of the insurance company’s network, patients are left to foot the bill. It is not fair that consumers find themselves in situations where they don’t know that they have seen an out-of-network provider until they receive the bill in the mail. The consumer should not be caught between insurers and providers.
ACCESSIBILITY AND SERVICE
Day one, I will serve the taxpayers, by deploying four rolling regional offices, where you can sit down across the table and talk face-to-face with an investigator. This is a big state; a Georgian should not have to get in a car and drive to Atlanta, just to ask for help!
CONSUMER PROTECTION SERVICES
Day one, I will protect your right to information, by immediately making available policyholder complaint statistics for all insurers doing business in Georgia.
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THE TEAM
TO CONTACT THE CAMPAIGN:
IT IS MY ABSOLUTE HONOR TO SERVE YOU AS INSURANCE AND SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER!
INSURANCE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:
If you have a question or concern regarding your insurance company, the quickest and best way to get in touch with me is through the Department's Website at www.oci.ga.gov. You can also submit any questions or concerns you have with your insurance policy or company to our Consumer Services Division at 800-656-2298. This team is "top notch" and will work with you and for you.
CAMPAIGN ADDRESS:
PO Box 822
Carrollton, GA 30112
CAMPAIGN PHONE: 844-218-3785
JIM'S STORY
Jim Beck and his wife Lucy reside in Carrollton, Georgia; they have one son, Jimmy Beck, Jr. Jim graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing. His insurance experience is comprehensive and multi-faceted. Jim’s background includes working in an independent insurance agency, as well as, serving for twelve years as director for a Fortune 150 property and casualty insurance company. During his public service, he served as Deputy Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner for the State of Georgia and most recently, Chief of Staff for Insurance Commissioner Ralph T. Hudgens. Most recently, he led an operation that provides property insurance to those who are locked out of the open market.
Jim is also a nationally known speaker who has addressed diverse groups ranging in size from ten to 4,000. With over 30 years as a professional presenter and coach in the field of organizational leadership, Jim has led sessions for a host of government and non-government clients. His work includes appearances on Fox, ABC and CNN. He serves as a guest editor for STAND UP GEORGIA, one of the top political news aggregates in the state, which shares information to help empower and embolden grassroots conservatism in the Peach State.
In addition to speaking engagements across the country, Jim has always been very active in his own community. He has served the Haralson County Sheriff’s Department by creating the agency’s first Crime Prevention Unit. He was appointed by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners to serve on the board of Carroll County Department of Family and Children’s Services. He is a former Vice President of the Carrollton Jaycees. For 30 years, Jim has been a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he is a deacon. At Tabernacle, Jim and Lucy have taught classes for newlyweds.
Jim’s hobbies include reading historical biographies and Andy Griffith Show trivia.
