Carriage House Plans: Florida Department Of Labor

Friday, 7 December 2012

Florida Department Of Labor

M. McCarty began his career in public service in 1988 becoming an expert in workers’ compensation issues with the Department of Labor & Employment Security. His experience gained him a position with the Florida Department of Insurance in 1991. In 1992, McCarty became a point-man to implement strategies to improve the private marketplace following the devastation of Hurricane Andrew. The Governor and Florida Cabinet announced McCarty as the first appointed insurance commissioner in January 2003.Throughout his career, McCarty has cited three main principles that have guided his vision of government’s role in society: 1) Government should serve and ultimately be accountable to the people; 2) Government should be transparent in its operations, and treat its clients fairly and equitably; and 3) Government should promote a vibrant, competitive marketplace while protecting those unable to protect themselves. McCarty has cemented his reputation as an innovator utilizing technology to improve the regulatory process, with the electronic rate and form filing and application processes, increasing speed to market for insurers and reducing administrative costs for insurers. He is a fierce defender of seniors and historically discriminated minorities and a national leader on national catastrophe strategy. He continues to focus on stabilizing the Florida property insurance market, reforming personal injury protection (PIP) law and protecting Florida’s consumers. McCarty has played a key role over the years in promoting lower workers’ compensation premiums, and continues to chair the state’s cost containment board – the Workers’ Compensation Three Member PanelFlorida Department Of Labor.