Georgia State Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes announced her campaign for insurance commissioner on Wednesday. ATLANTA – Georgia State Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes announced her campaign for insurance commissioner on Wednesday. Parkes, a Democrat who represents Georgia's 7th Senate District in Gwinnett County, is in her second term. She currently serves on several legislative committees, including Banking and Financial Institutions; Children and Families; Science and Technology; and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security. In her announcement, Parkes stated that Georgians are facing an “affordability crisis” regarding insurance costs. “From health insurance to home and auto coverage, Georgia families are facing an affordability crisis on multiple fronts,” Parkes said. “Premiums are skyrocketing, coverage is shrinking, claims are being denied, and too many families feel like they have nowhere to turn.” Parkes highlighted her personal history with the industry, noting that she previously sued her mother's insurance company following a workplace injury and won. A Duluth resident, Parkes lives with her husband, Bryan, and their three children. She was raised in Norcross and Lawrencevi
