Question 1

What is the Committee of Florida Agents (COFA)?

Accepted Answer

COFA is a registered Political Committee under Florida election laws serving as the unified political voice for insurance agents across the state.

Question 2

How can insurance agents join COFA?

Accepted Answer

Agents join by completing a COFA Enrollment Form and making a contribution. Contributions to the Committee are not limited, though contributions to candidates are generally limited to $1,000 per race.

Question 3

Are contributions to COFA tax deductible?

Accepted Answer

No, contributions to the Committee of Florida Agents are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes.

Question 4

What is the governance structure of COFA?

Accepted Answer

COFA has a Board of Governors (nine agents across Florida) and Board of Advisors (agents per Sales Territory). Governors serve 3-year terms and screen candidates for support.

Question 5

How does COFA decide which candidates to support?

Accepted Answer

The Board of Governors screens candidates based on their understanding of insurance industry issues and positions on legislation affecting Florida agents.