For Immediate Release: Friday, February 21, 2025
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CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Tasha Carter to Florida Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the appointment of Tasha Carter, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, to the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) Board of Directors. FIGA is a nonprofit corporation created by the Florida Legislature in 1970 and services pending claims by Florida policyholders of member insurance companies that become insolvent and are ordered liquidated.

Tasha Carter, Tallahassee

Carter has served as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate since being appointed by CFO Jimmy Patronis in August 2019. She has 22 years of insurance experience in addition to nearly 24 years of leadership, professional responsibility and broad experience in regulation, consumer advocacy and education, and outreach. During her tenure as Insurance Consumer Advocate, Carter’s post-storm response in coordination with the Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services proved essential to consumers with losses in the aftermath of Hurricanes Michael, Ian, Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton. Additionally, Carter spearheaded the CFO’s education and outreach initiatives to promote financial literacy for all Floridians.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis  
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. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
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. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).