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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
With the holidays behind us and the 2010 legislative session fast approaching, considerable attention will turn to the many political races that promise to shape Florida’s future. Many candidates used early starts in 2009 to raise money and put together the campaign infrastructures they will need to carry themselves to the primaries and general election […]