Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Quits Amid State’s Property Insurance Crisis

Florida’s insurance commissioner submitted his letter of resignation Thursday, a day after the Legislature made major changes to the state’s troubled property insurance market.

‘I am so proud of the work the Office has been able to accomplish during my tenure,’ David Altmaier wrote in a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

‘I remain committed throughout the remainder of my tenure -- and after -- to continue the momentum we have established to make Florida the best place in the union to live, work, and prosper.’

Altmaier, 40, did not say whether he was leaving for another opportunity. His last day is Dec. 28.

‘Since the Governor took office, Commissioner Altmaier has been instrumental in helping to pass and implement major property insurance reforms to bring relief to Floridians,’ DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said in a statement.