| Missouri Director of Insurance | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $121,705 |
| 2012-2013 FY Budget: | $39,674,346 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Missouri Constitution, Article IV, Section 36(b) the Executive Department |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor with the consent of the State Senate |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | John Huff |
| Assumed office: | February 19, 2009 |
| Other Missouri Executive Offices | |
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The director oversees the Missouri Department of Insurance and is responsible for policy decisions, regulation, legislation and communications.[1]
Current officeholder
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of the director of insurance in Article IV, the Executive Department.
Under Article IV, Section 36(b):
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The department of insurance shall be headed by a director of the department of insurance... |
Qualifications
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Appointments
Per Article IV, section 36(b) of the Missouri Constitution, the director of insurance is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate.
Vacancies
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Duties
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Missouri state budget and finances
The Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration's budget for 2012-2013 was $39,674,346.[3]
Compensation
Article IV, Section 21 of the state Constitution addresses compensation of executive officials:
Under Article IV, Section 21:
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The officers named in this article shall receive for their services salaries fixed by law, which shall not be increased or diminished during their terms. |
2016
In 2016, the director received a salary of $121,705, according to the Council of State Governments.[4]
2015
In 2015, the director received a salary of $121,705, according to the Council of State Governments.[5]
2014
In 2014, the director earned a salary of $120,500, according to the Council of State Governments.[6]
2013
In 2013, the director earned a salary of $120,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2010
In 2010, the director earned a salary of $103,860, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Main Office
Street Address:
301 West High Street, Room 530
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Mailing Address:
PO Box 690
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0690
Phone: 573-751-4126
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Department of Insurance, "About us," accessed October 1, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration, "About the Director," accessed January 25, 2013
- ↑ Missouri 96th General Assembly, "House bill No. 2007," accessed July 5, 2013
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed June 21, 2011
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