Rivard Appointed Chair of Board of Governors for Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has appointed Bo Rivard as the chair of the Citizens Board of Governors, effective immediately.

Rivard has served on the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors since April 29, 2019. He is a partner at Harrison, Rivard, Duncan, & Buzzett and previously served as chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

As an attorney, Rivard has represented both public and private companies including those in the health care, transportation, and other regulated industries.

“I am proud to appoint Bo as Chair of the Citizens Board and I know he will continue to serve our state well in this new role as he has extensive experience with statewide boards and commissions,” Patronis said in a statement. “As a Panama City resident, his first-hand knowledge of Hurricane Michael’s impact provides an important perspective on the effects and financial toll of natural disasters our state faces.”

Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services.

Source: Florida Department of Financial Services

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