Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis News

Citizens People Moves: Thomas Joins Board, Beruff Becomes Chair, Dunbar to Rep FIGA

Several changes came to Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors this month with two new appointments and the approval of one board member to serve as a representative for the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA). Florida Chief Financial …

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 …

New ‘Prepare Florida’ Initiative Offers Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has launched an initiative designed to encourage Floridians to prepare now before a hurricane makes landfall. According to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services, the new Prepare Florida initiative will …

Miami Insurance Agent Arrested for Stealing $620K in Premiums

A former licensed insurance agency owner was arrested in Florida after allegedly stealing more than $620,000 in insurance premiums, according to a statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis. Orestes Valentin Rodriguez, owner of Blue Guard Insurance Group …

Florida CFO Launches ‘Fraud Free Florida’ Anti-Fraud Initiative

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing fraud in the state. According to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services, the “Fraud Free Florida” initiative will work to better coordinate …