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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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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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