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Republican Field Grows for Governor’s Race

Republican Field Grows for Governor’s Race

U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis has filed to run for governor in 2018, joining Florida’s current Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.  In addition, Florida Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran has been rumored as a likely candidate, although he has not formally joined the race. DeSantis received a boost in name recognition when President Donald Trump […]

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Financial Services Commission Responsible for New Commissioner Appointment

Financial Services Commission Responsible for New Commissioner Appointment

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty’s announcement that he is resigning effective May 2, 2016, puts Florida in a position it has been in only once before– needing to appoint an insurance commissioner to lead the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). McCarty is the first, and only, insurance commissioner appointed after the restructuring of the […]

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2014 Saw Significant Property and Casualty Issues

2014 Saw Significant Property and Casualty Issues

As 2014 comes to a close, several of the issues that commanded considerable attention during the year reached their resolution and set the framework for 2015 ahead.  When we all return from the holidays, the legislative committee weeks will be upon us and the 2015 legislative session will begin before we know it.  However, before […]

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Election Night Brings No Changes to Financial Services Commission

Election Night Brings No Changes to Financial Services Commission

The Governor and Cabinet serve as a collegial governing body known as the Financial Services Commission, which has rulemaking authority for the Office of Insurance Regulation.  In addition, the FSC designates the insurance commissioner by a majority vote, with the Governor and Chief Financial Officer required to be on the same side.  After last night’s elections, […]

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New Financial Services Commission Takes the Reins

New Financial Services Commission Takes the Reins

The new year marks a new beginning for Florida’s Financial Services Commission.  Under Florida’s regulatory structure, the Governor and Cabinet make up the four-member Financial Services Commission.  This collegial body has rulemaking authority for the Office of Insurance Regulation and Office of Financial Regulation.  In addition, the Financial Services Commission is responsible for employing the […]

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Cabinet Races Decided; Governor’s Race Close

Cabinet Races Decided; Governor’s Race Close

At least three-fourths of the next Financial Services Commission is known, as the races for Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture went to the Republican candidates.  The fourth member of the Financial Services Commission– the Governor, remains to be determined although Republican Rick Scott continues to lead the tight race by a […]

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Future Composition of Financial Services Commission Still Unclear

Future Composition of Financial Services Commission Still Unclear

With a little more than a month to go until the general election, the races to determine the future makeup of Florida’s Financial Services Commission appear they will go down to the wire.  Under Florida’s unique regulatory structure, the Financial Services Commission consisting of the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture, […]

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