Frank Russo Challenges Donalds and Jolly on Florida's Insurance Oversight
Non-Party Affiliated gubernatorial candidate Frank Russo is calling for a debate with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Congressman Jolly over the issue of who should oversee Florida’s insurance system. Russo, an industry veteran with four decades in insurance including time at Allstate during Hurricane Andrew, argues that homeowners deserve direct accountability from elected officials rather than appointed ones. He proposes restoring the position of Elected Insurance Commissioner to increase transparency. Russo also suggests rethinking how the state's $17 billion Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is used, advocating for a catastrophic homeowner coverage option and using part of the fund to stabilize insurance rates and attract national carriers back into the market. He emphasizes that his plan isn't an attack on major insurers but rather about ensuring homeowners are prioritized in the system. Russo believes Florida needs leadership independent from traditional party politics, stating that people should come before profits when it comes to housing security.
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