Get to Know BG Murphy

 

Spoiler alert: my favorite part of my job is interacting with the association’s members. I work to make sure the voices of Florida’s insurance agents are heard on legislative and regulatory issues and getting to hear about FAIA’s members’ experiences is what gives me the information and tools I need to help the association be successful.  

 

The most common question I receive from members is, “What can I do to get more involved in the "legislative process?” Agents have different levels of comfort and willingness to engage, so it’s a question that I get asked a lot. 

 

We have one of the best professional teams that I’ve ever been a part of. I think it’s good to know that, while we have individuals in specific roles at the association, anyone at FAIA is willing to take a call and help our members. Even if you can’t get a hold of a specific person, you can always call someone else and they’ll help you.  

 

Capitol Days! The event provides an opportunity for those who may not be as knowledgeable or don’t have the same level of experience with the legislative process to see that it’s not as intimidating as they may have thought and find out firsthand how much their involvement affects the process. There’s really nothing more impactful than a legislator hearing from their constituents and local businesses in their district.  

 

I have two: The first is my father. I got my work ethic from him. He worked for the school board for 42 years and went from being a janitor to assistant superintendent of the school district. He always instilled in me the importance of working and doing a good job at what you do. The second is former Chief Financial Officer of Florida Jeff Atwater. He helped me fine-tune my skills  in the political process. He has been, in my opinion, one of the most influential elected officials I’ve worked with and he has taught me a lot of valuable and effective lessons that shaped my thought process and how I pursue advocacy.  

 

I (attempt to) play golf, I do carpentry, spend time with the family, and occasionally enjoy a few Michelob Ultras (“Mickey Low-Cals"). I also enjoy all things Seminole athletics.  

 

My wife. I admire her commitment and passion for helping others personally and professionally through lobbying for criminal justice reform.  The people my wife helps are people who have been judged on their worst day and she fights to make sure those people have a second chance. I’m proud of what she does and admire how she has really devoted her life to helping people who lack a voice in the community.   

 

My favorite thing is quiet time. That hour or two at night once everyone has gone to sleep is my favorite thing.  

 

Those who have heard me sing would likely tell you I have one of the better country shower-voices on this side of the Mississippi River.