Sec. 202.
(1) The chief officer of the department shall be known as the commissioner of insurance. He shall be a citizen of this state, shall have his office at the seat of government, shall personally superintend the duties of his office, and shall not be a stockholder or directly or indirectly connected with the management of affairs of any insurer. He shall be appointed by the governor for a term of 4 years by and with the consent of the senate.
(2) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of commissioner by reason of death, removal, or otherwise, the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, if in session.
History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of the Department of Insurance and Office of the Commissioner on Insurance from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-2 - Chapter 2 the Insurance Commissioner (500.200...500.271)
Section 500.200 - Insurance Department; Establishment.
Section 500.204 - Insurance Commissioner; Salary; Oath; Bond.
Section 500.205 - Commissioner; Powers.
Section 500.206 - Insurance Commissioner; Seal, Approval, Renewal.
Section 500.208 - Office of Financial and Insurance Services; Offices; Expense; Audit.
Section 500.210 - Insurance Commissioner; Regulatory Powers.
Section 500.214 - Commissioner; Immunity From Civil Liability; Conditions.
Section 500.216 - Insurance Commissioner and Employees; Traveling and Other Expenses.
Section 500.220 - Insurance Commissioner and Employees; Service Fees, Prohibited Gifts.
Section 500.224a - Report Relating to Regulatory Fees.
Section 500.224b - Repealed. 2008, Act 440, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009.
Section 500.225a - Contract for Services, Supplies, and Materials.
Section 500.226 - Disclosure of Confidential Information; Penalty.
Section 500.228 - Examinations and Investigations of Insurers; Report of Crimes to Attorney General.
Section 500.230 - Recovery of Penalty; Disposition of Funds.
Section 500.236 - Repealed. 1992, Act 182, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1992.
Section 500.238 - Insurance Commissioner; Annual Report to Governor, Contents, Publication.
Section 500.240 - Fees and Charges; Collection, Payment, and Disposition.
Section 500.244 - Judicial Review.
Section 500.246 - Repealed. 1992, Act 182, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1992.
Section 500.248 - Violations of Act; Actions; Perjury.
Section 500.249a - Fingerprints Required; Costs; Providing Criminal History Records.