The Georgia legislature has passed and sent Gov. Sonny Perdue a measure that changes the auto insurance rate setting process and makes other insurance law changes.

An insurance trade group said the bill, which allows file and use for private passenger auto rates above the mandated minimum liability limits, should improve market conditions.

“We feel positive about the potential that Gov. Perdue will sign it,” said Julie Pulliam, public affairs director of the American Insurance Association's southeast region. But, she noted, he has a lengthy period in which to act.

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