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Key Insurance Issues Remain Unresolved as Session Progresses

Key Insurance Issues Remain Unresolved as Session Progresses

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

As the Florida legislature enters the final few weeks of the 2017 regular session, several important insurance issues remain unresolved.  One of the most prominent insurance issues in need of a legislative solution is the “assignment of benefits” issue.  Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation chief executive officer Barry Gilway, and a number […]

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OIR Names Deputy Commissioners

OIR Names Deputy Commissioners

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced new deputy commissioners for property and casualty insurance and for life and health insurance.  The OIR has named Susanne Murphy as the deputy commissioner for property and casualty insurance.  Ms. Murphy has substantial experience in insurance regulation, as well as with Florida’s residual property insurance market Citizens […]

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Still No Insurance Commissioner

Still No Insurance Commissioner

| Written By: Karen Asher-Cohen | Insurance

The Governor and the Cabinet, sitting as the Financial Services Commission, met today and again interviewed candidates for the position of Florida Insurance Commissioner. Two new candidates were interviewed – OIR Chief of Staff Belinda Miller and Raymond Blacklidge, EVP of American Traditions Insurance Co. and Modern USA Insurance Co. – as well as second […]

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McCarty Extends Service as Search Continues

McCarty Extends Service as Search Continues

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced earlier this year that he would be leaving his position in the first week of May.  This triggered a search for a replacement that remains ongoing, with the next interviews expected to take place at an April 26 meeting of the Financial Services Commission. With the effective date of his […]

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Financial Services Commission Discusses Commissioner Search

Financial Services Commission Discusses Commissioner Search

| Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), consisting of the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture, discussed the process of finding Florida’s next Insurance Commissioner at their regularly scheduled Cabinet meeting.  The FSC intends to conduct a nationwide search and agreed to potentially increase the compensation level to attract highly qualified candidates.  The […]

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