Gabriel Dieppa joins Citizens Property Insurance board

Gabriel “Gabby” Dieppa, managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for a term running through June 30, 2029. The move adds a Miami-based insurance and risk-management executive to the state-backed insurer that serves Florida property owners who cannot find coverage in the private market.

Why it matters: - Dieppa’s appointment adds insurance, risk-management and business advisory experience to the board overseeing Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. - Citizens plays a central role in Florida’s property insurance market by covering eligible property owners who cannot secure private-market insurance. - The appointment comes as Florida’s insurance market remains a major issue for homeowners, businesses and communities across the state.

What happened: - Former Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez appointed Gabriel “Gabby” Dieppa to the Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. - Dieppa’s three-year term began July 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2029. - Dieppa serves as managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services. - Dieppa is based in Miami and works in the firm’s senior leadership team.

The details: - Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was created by the Florida Legislature as a not-for-profit insurer. - The organization provides coverage to eligible Florida property owners who cannot find insurance through the private market. - Dieppa has advised business owners, senior executives, families and individuals on complex insurance and risk-management matters. - His work has focused on evaluating risk, building tailored insurance strategies and helping clients navigate a complex insurance landscape. - Dieppa also has leadership experience with the Belen Jesuit Alumni Association and its philanthropic MAGIS Committee. - He earned an MBA from the University of Miami and completed undergraduate studies at the University of Florida. - Hotaling Insurance Services describes itself as a full-service risk management family office with more than two decades of experience. - The firm says it has more than 200 employees and offices across the country. - Hotaling’s core values are Be a Winner, Be All In, Grit, Grind, & Bind, Do What’s Right, and Extreme Ownership. - More information is available at HOTALINGINSURANCE.COM.

Between the lines: - The appointment signals a continued effort to bring industry and advisory expertise into Citizens’ governance. - Dieppa’s background suggests a board member with direct experience in both client risk assessment and insurance strategy, which may be relevant as Florida’s property market stays under pressure. - His community leadership roles add a civic dimension to a board seat that affects policyholders statewide.

What’s next: - Dieppa will serve on the Citizens board through mid-2029 unless the term changes. - His role will involve helping guide the insurer that serves Florida property owners with limited private-market options. - Citizens’ board decisions will continue to matter for the state’s property insurance availability and stability.