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Bryan Nelson for Insurance Commissioner? Not so fast

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As reported by FloridaPolitics.com earlier this week, the pool of applicants to replace outgoing Insurance Commissioner is so far anything but impressive. The applicant list stands at 32 interested parties, yet only three appear to be eligible based on the state’s pre-screening questions. On Tuesday, we learned that former Rep. Tom Grady would not be applying for the position. Today, industry insiders are telling FloridaPolitics.com that the Governor’s Office may be looking at former state Representative and current Orange County Commissioner…

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Jeff Atwater lays out legislative wish list

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Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater says he’s “championing” bills this legislative session in three policy areas: Life insurance, divestment from Iran, and medical billing. Atwater, first elected in 2010, laid out his priorities in an email sent Wednesday. Life insurance: Atwater wants to “ensure that insurance companies will utilize current technology and public information that will assist them in determining when a policyholder has passed away and policy benefits need to be paid.” In fact, he’s supporting SB 966, filed by GOP…

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CFO Jeff Atwater reminds consumers to plan before braving Black Friday crowds

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The days after Thanksgiving have become the top shopping weekend of the year for many retailers and the National Retail Federation expects more than 135 million Americans will shop retail deals over the holiday weekend. While Black Friday deals may be enticing, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and the Department of Financial Services say shoppers need to make a plan and a budget before braving the crowds. Most financial planners say shoppers should spend no more than 1.5 percent…

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FAMU settles with family of drum major who died after hazing

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Florida A&M University reached a $1.1 million settlement Friday with the family of a drum major who died after being hazed by fellow band members. The university agreed to name the marching band’s anti-hazing program after Robert Champion as well as place a memorial plaque dedicated to Champion on campus under the terms of the agreement reached with Champion’s parents, according to settlement documents. Of the $1.1 million, $800,000 will be paid by an insurance company and $300,000 will be…

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