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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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Scott Campaign Releases Insurance Platform

Scott Campaign Releases Insurance Platform

Rick Scott’s campaign for Governor has released a paper on insurance and tort reform issues.  Candidate Scott vows to restore Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to its initially envisioned role as a market of last resort.  He emphasizes the importance of allowing the private market to compete amongst themselves, with competition serving as the primary determinant […]

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Future Financial Services Commission Picture Taking Shape

Future Financial Services Commission Picture Taking Shape

With the primary races now behind us, the potential makeup of the Financial Services Commission for next year has become a little clearer.  However, early guesses suggest that some of the general elections will be close and polls have had a tendency to shift this fall, so Floridians will continue to watch these races closely […]

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Changes at the Top: 2010 Elections Will Shape Florida Government

Changes at the Top:  2010 Elections Will Shape Florida Government

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 […]

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