Preferred is governed and guided by people working daily in all segments of Florida’s public sector—from municipalities to counties to schools to special taxing districts.
The Board of Trustees is comprised of elected public officials who work diligently to set policy, keeping Preferred as the premier public entity insurer of its kind.
| Dwight E. "Ed" Wolf, II Chair |
City of Wildwood Mayor |
| Charles Walsey Vice Chair |
Chair, Cypress Grove C.D.D. |
| Joanna Wilkinson Secretary |
Mayor, City of Haines City |
| Welton Cadwell | Commissioner, Lake Emergency Medical Services |
| Joseph W. Gilliam | Clerk of the Court, Gilchrist County |
| Thomas Rice, Sr. | Vice-President, South Indian River Water Control District |
| Robert Walker | Mayor, City of Springfield |
Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust® (Preferred®) continues its steady growth and increasing visibility throughout Florida. With over 800 members and approximately $90 million in annualized premiums, your Board of Trustees is working hard to keep Preferred as the premier public entity insurance program available in the state. We continue to accomplish this goal due to the diligent efforts of Public Risk Underwriters®, trust’s administrator, and Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions® (PGCS®), the claims administrator. Their experienced leadership and dedication allow Preferred to continue to provide you with both innovative and optimal insurance solutions.
On behalf of your Board of Trustees, thank you for your participation in Preferred. I encourage you to take advantage of the great programs and services Preferred has to offer. Please contact me or any of my fellow trustees if we can be of service.
Thank you for continuing to make Preferred the premier public entity program in Florida.
Ed Wolf
Preferred Board of Trustees’ Chair
