Florida House Speaker Appointed Dieppa to Insurance Board
Florida business owners should monitor the board as the new appointee begins a three-year term overseeing the state's insurer of last resort.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez appointed Gabriel Dieppa to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors during the summer of 2026. Dieppa, a managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services, began his three-year term this year.
Why it matters
The board oversees the insurer of last resort for Florida, a critical entity for local businesses managing property insurance costs. Dieppa's background in the private insurance sector brings industry experience to the regulatory body as it navigates the state's insurance landscape.
Gabriel Dieppa has been appointed to a three-year term ending in July 2029, following a four-year tenure as a vice president at Brown & Brown. His appointment adds private sector perspective to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors.
The players
Gabriel Dieppa
A managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services who previously held a vice president role at Brown & Brown.
Daniel Perez
The Florida House Speaker who exercised his appointment authority to select new members for the insurance regulatory board.
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
The Florida state-backed insurer of last resort that provides coverage to property owners unable to find policies in the private market.
The details
As the managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services since 2018, Dieppa brings extensive professional experience in the private market to the state-backed board. His participation in the upcoming board meeting signals the start of his governance duties for the organization. Operators should track board proceedings to anticipate any shifts in risk assessment or coverage thresholds for the Florida market.
Timeline
• Gabriel Dieppa became managing partner at Hotaling in 2018.
• The appointment was finalized in the summer of 2026.
• Dieppa attended his first board meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
• The board term concludes in July 2029.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the mandate for the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors to provide oversight of the state's public insurance provider. This move aligns with broader trends of seating industry professionals to manage the financial stability of the insurer.
Owners should monitor board agendas for potential changes to premium structures or coverage eligibility. Changes at this level directly affect the availability and cost of property insurance in the Florida commercial market.
The takeaway
The addition of an experienced private-sector partner to the board could shift the oversight approach for the state's primary insurance safety net. Business owners should track the meeting minutes from the September 23, 2026 session to identify emerging policy adjustments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Journal.
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