Staff ReportsFebruary 21, 2019
3min417
The announcement came at a Cabinet aides meeting.
Tag: Department of Financial Services
Staff ReportsFebruary 21, 2019
Danny McAuliffeFebruary 20, 2019
4min460
Among highlights: FWC wants to create a “harmful algal bloom task force.”
Jim RosicaFebruary 18, 2019
5min469
Lawson agreed to be Patronis' volunteer "cryptocurrency advisor."
Michael MolineFebruary 9, 2019
5min337
Part of the issue is what such a notice actually is.
Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018
2min325
Devin Galetta now is deputy communications director to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, reporting to Anna Alexopoulos Farrar. “I’m excited that Devin is part of the team,” she said. “He is a thoughtful, steady, smart communications professional. I’ve worked with him over the years, and he knows this office and will be an asset to […]
Staff ReportsJune 13, 2018
2min353
Florida employers will save nearly $20 million in workers’ compensation premiums next year because of “sound financial management” of the state’s two compensation trust funds, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said Wednesday. “Just last month, we announced that a 1.8 percent decrease in workers’ compensation rates could mean a $79.5 million savings for Florida businesses,” […]
Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018
7min355
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it’s backing sitting CFO Jimmy Patronis’ bid for a full term in the Cabinet post. Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson, Mike Sheely of Allstate Insurance, and Tampa Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo made the announcement La Segunda Bakery in Ybor City. “From ensuring that Floridians have the tools […]
Jim RosicaMay 1, 2018
4min459
A Tallahassee judge has ruled that life insurance companies doing business in the state don’t have to track down beneficiaries under a 2016 law (SB 966) championed by former Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis, in an order granting summary judgment for the plaintiffs filed April 20, said such a requirement can only […]
Michael MolineApril 20, 2018
4min556
An appellate court on Thursday unanimously upheld a public records exemption covering the names and addresses of consumers who challenge the disposition of claims against homeowner or sinkhole insurance claims. Two law firms — Danahy & Murray, of Tampa, and Bennett Dennison, of Bradenton — had persuaded Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson to strike […]
Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2017
5min688
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Monday announced that the Department of Financial Services’ long-time legislative affairs director, Elizabeth Boyd, has been promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer. In this new role, Elizabeth will oversee the Department’s legislative affairs, research and planning, cabinet and communications offices, as well as the Division of Consumer Services and […]