Insurance veteran Mark Trafton III died Sunday, Oct. 31 in Tallahassee after a hard fought battle with lung cancer and Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
A graduate of Florida State University, Trafton joined the Florida Department of Insurance where he held the positions of Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Fire and Casualty; Chief Actuary; and Director of Insurance Rates Division.
He left state government to consult and lobby for companies and entities such as the Florida Insurance Council, AFLAC, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He was also president of both Insurance Industry Consultants, Inc, and American United Insurance Company.
Trafton received many awards and accolades during his career. These included the Florida Insurance Council's prestigious John L. "Rick" Ricciardelli Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and contributions to the insurance industry throughout his career; the Golden Pigeon Award, where his peers voted him the lobbyist of the year; and the Wade Holland Award, an annual award presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement and success of the insurance community, its policyholders, and the Florida Insurance Council.
He is survived by his sons, Mark Trafton, IV (Ashley), James C. Trafton (Paige), and Joshua M. Trafton (Nicole), all of Tallahassee. A memorial service and reception in celebration of his life was held Thursday, Nov.4, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Tallahassee. Donations be made to The Gretchen Everhart School, in memory of Mark Trafton, 2750 Mission Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304.
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