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Ex-state insurance chief sentenced to prison for fraud and money laundering

A federal indictment charged Beck with 37 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and tax fraud for embezzling more than $2.5 million from the Georgia Underwriting Association in Suwanee. 

October 12, 2021
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck was indicted by a grand jury on 38 counts. As a candidate, Beck ran on anti-corruption.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck Federally Indicted

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, a republican, has been federally indicted on 38 charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.

August 13, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Kemp, Abrams' 'Fair Fight' Group Bring In Large Q2 Fundraising Numbers

The 2018 election for governor between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams may be over, but second quarter fundraising numbers show healthy war chests for...

July 10, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Aims For Diversity With New Appointments

Today on Political Rewind, with two recent appointments Gov. Brian Kemp looks to broaden and diversify Republican leadership in the state.

June 14, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Gov. Brian Kemp announces John King will serve as the Georgia Insurance Commissioner during the suspension of Jim Beck who faces charges of federal fraud.

Kemp Names New Insurance Commissioner During Beck's Suspension

Gov. Brian Kemp has named a new insurance commissioner to take over during the suspension of Jim Beck. John King will take over at the Georgia...

June 12, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison and
  • Karlee Browder
State Senator Jen Jordan (D-6) speaks at the State Capitol during a press conference speaking out against H.B. 481.

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Political Rewind: Anti-Abortion Bill Draws National Attention, GOP Convention Amidst Fraud Charges

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp is calling on Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign in light of a 38-count indictment charging...

May 17, 2019
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  • Bill Nigut
Jim Beck, commissioner of the Georgia Insurance Department, speaks at a press conference about an insurance fraud bust in a courtroom at the Clayton County Superior Court in Jonesboro. Three victims of the insurance fraud have been identified.

Kemp Asks For Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck's Resignation

Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday asked for Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck to resign. Beck pleaded not guilty to 38 counts of mail fraud, wire fraud...

May 15, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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