Florida Governor Rick Scott, Cabinet Congratulate New Citizens Property Insurance Chief Inspector General Bruce Meeks
Dec 10, 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet issued congratulatory statements to Bruce Meeks, whom they approved as Florida’s first-ever Inspector General of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation at a Cabinet meeting today, December 10, 2013,
Mr. Meeks, who also held a similar position with Florida’s State Board of Administration, was selected from among 88 applicants following a nationwide search led by Florida Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel.
A law creating Citizens’ Inspector General position was enacted earlier this year.
Governor Rick Scott issued the following news release today about Mr. Meeks’ selection:
Governor Scott and Florida Cabinet Select Bruce Meeks as the First Citizens Property Insurance Inspector General
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet selected Bruce Meeks as Inspector General of Citizens Property Insurance. After signing of SB 1770 into law this past legislative session, Governor Scott tasked Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel with conducting a nationwide search for the new Citizens Inspector General. This stewardship role is a key part of the legislation which reforms Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s largest insurance company and a taxpayer-backed entity.
Meeks, of Tallahassee, is currently a partner at the law firm of Robert and Meeks. He previously served as the inspector general for the State Board of Administration from 2002-2010. Meeks also served in the Florida Attorney General’s office as the Deputy Executive Attorney General from 1998-2002, and as personnel director for the Office of Attorney General from 1995-1998.
Governor Scott said, “We’ve worked hard to make Citizens more accountable to Florida families and we expect, Bruce to increase accountability and responsibility at Citizens Property Insurance. I would like to thank Melinda Miguel and everyone involved in identifying candidates for this position who would best serve the taxpayers of Florida.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “Given his experience and expertise, Bruce Meeks is an exceptional selection to serve as the Inspector General for Citizens Property Insurance. I am confident that Meeks will provide the utmost service to Citizens Property Insurance and Florida’s taxpayers.”
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said “The appointment of Bruce Meeks is a great step towards ensuring that the management and employees of Citizens are held to the highest ethical standards and operate in full transparency. I am confident he will be a catalyst for greater accountability, integrity and efficiency.”
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said, “I want to congratulate Bruce Meeks on his appointment as the first inspector general at Citizens Property Insurance. I thank him for his commitment and service to the people of Florida. Given his extensive background and expertise, I am confident he will provide solid, independent oversight at Citizens.”
Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel said, “I am truly honored to have served as the Chair of the Selection Committee for the Inspector General at Citizens. This was a national search and the process was structured to ensure the appointment of a highly qualified individual with a broad range of experience.
“I am excited that the employees of Citizens and members of the public will now have their own independent watchdog to ensure honesty and integrity at Citizens, dedicated to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse.”
On behalf of the Governor and members of the Financial Services Commission, the nationwide search for Citizens’ Inspector General was coordinated by a Selection Committee consisting of the Governor’s Chief Inspector General, the Inspector General from Chief Financial Officer Atwater’s Office and the Inspector General from the Office of Insurance Regulation.
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