Florida Speaker Appointed Dieppa to Insurance Board
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez appointed Gabriel Dieppa to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board during the summer of 2026.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez appointed Gabriel Dieppa to the board of the Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. during the summer of 2026. Dieppa, an insurance professional, will serve a three-year term that concludes in July 2029.
Why it matters
The board oversees the state-backed insurer, which plays a critical role in the Florida property market by providing coverage to residents who cannot obtain private policies. Dieppa brings years of industry experience from his roles at Hotaling Insurance Services and Brown & Brown to this governance role.
Dieppa serves a three-year board term following nearly four years as a vice president at Brown & Brown. He has held the position of managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services since 2018.
The players
Gabriel Dieppa
He is the managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services and a new appointee to the Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors.
Daniel Perez
He is the former Florida House Speaker who appointed Dieppa to the insurance board before transitioning to a role as an ambassador.
The details
Gabriel Dieppa holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a bachelor degree from the University of Florida. He is expected to begin participating in the board's governance following his official appointment by Speaker Daniel Perez.
Timeline
Dieppa became managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services in 2018.
The appointment to the board occurred during the summer of 2026.
Dieppa attended his first board meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The three-year board term is scheduled to end in July 2029.
Market Landscape
This appointment maintains the governance structure of the Florida Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors as it manages the state's residual market. It follows established trends in professional staffing for quasi-governmental entities tasked with stabilizing the regional insurance sector.
The appointment impacts policyholders by confirming the board's leadership, which directs the insurance provider's fiscal and coverage policies. Residents relying on the insurer for property protection may see continuity in administrative oversight throughout Dieppa's three-year term.
The takeaway
Effective board governance is essential for the stability of Florida's insurance market. Residents should monitor board proceedings for potential shifts in coverage eligibility or premium structures that may arise during Dieppa's term.
Further reading
For more on professional appointments in the state, visit our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Journal.
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