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Q&A With Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty

Kevin McCarty began his career in public service in 1988 when he joined the Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security, quickly becoming an expert on workers' compensation issues. In 1991, he

By Sharon K. Moorhead | Updated on April 30, 2009

Kevin McCarty began his career in public service in 1988 when he joined the Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security, quickly becoming an expert on workers’ compensation issues. In 1991, he moved to the Department of Insurance, and in 2003 became the first appointed commissioner of the newly formed Office of Insurance Regulation. McCarty received his law degree in 1986 and his undergraduate degree in political science in 1982 from the University of Florida. He recently responded to a number of questions from Florida Underwriter about insurance matters, both state and national.

Q. Over the past few years it has seemed like open season on insurance companies from some Florida officials. Is there anything on the horizon that will signal to carriers that Florida is willing to work harder to find middle ground, or at least not work so hard to make insurance companies the fall guys?

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