Our first virtual Political Engagement Month (PEM) is officially a wrap. While I hope that we will return to our typical in-person format for the 2022 Legislative Session, we learned that hosting meetings virtually provided an opportunity to have additional voices from across the state involved in these crucial discussions. We will continue to supplement our in-person event with a virtual component moving forward.

Over the past month, we have made a lot of headway on our legislative pr...

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Late yesterday afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued to extend Executive Order 20-52, which declared a public health emergency in Florida. As a result of this extension, the Directive of CFO Jimmy Patronis that allows 4-40 licensees to work remotely has also been extended until the expiration of the Governor’s Order.

The Governor’s Order will expire on April 27, 2021.

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In March of 2020, COVID-19 was upon us and there was uncertainty about how the pandemic would impact the insurance industry. We remained optimistic that our membership would keep growing on pace with previous years, but we found more interest from new members than we could have expected.  

Over the past several years, mergers and acquisitions have impacted the insurance industry, and our membership has seen a shift with main locations becoming branches or locations closing altogether. ...

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