There is established a separate and distinct department of this State, known as the Department of Insurance. The department must be managed and operated by a director appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director is subject to removal by the Governor as provided in Section 1-3-240(B). The director shall be selected with special reference to his training, experience, technical knowledge of the insurance industry, and demonstrated administrative ability. The director may appoint or designate the person or persons who shall serve at the pleasure of the director to carry out the objectives or duties of the department as provided by law. Furthermore, the director may bestow upon his designee or deputy director any duty or function required of him by law in managing or supervising the Department of Insurance.
HISTORY: 1947 (45) 322; 1952 Code Section 37-51; 1960 (51) 1646; 1962 Code Section 37-51; 1976 Code Section 38-3-10; 1980 Act No. 488, Section 2; 1987 Act No. 155, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 532.
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