Dennis Ross’ Statement on Governor Crist’s Veto of Market Based Insurance Reform Legislation

• “Today’s veto of a bill to expand the free market, diversify our insurance base, and protect Florida taxpayers is unfortunate and short-sighted.  The insurance landscape in Florida needs serious, solution-oriented reform, and this bill was a giant first step.  Robust competition, mitigation, and responsible development should be the cornerstones of Florida’s property insurance market.  Job creators and entrepreneurs should always be welcome in our State and consumers should have choice in the marketplace.”

  Ross continued, “In District 12 alone State Farm employs over 1,700 people just in Winter Haven.  It also employs dozens of agents, has over 45,000 policyholders, and is an outstanding corporate citizen.  I will continue to remind my party and our State that competition reduces cost, small business creates jobs, and government should not be in the business of business.”

  The Ledger story can be seen here.

  The St. Petersburg Times story can be seen here.

  The Central Florida Politics article on Dennis’ Statement can be seen here.