# Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.202: Insurance commissioner; qualifications, office, term, appointment, approval, vacancy

> Michigan · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.202

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.202
- **Heading:** Insurance commissioner; qualifications, office, term, appointment, approval, vacancy
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 500 / Act Act-218-of-1956 / Section 500.202

## Text

Sec. 202.

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.

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

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.100 Insurance code of 1956; short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.100.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.102.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.110 Domestic, foreign, alien; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.110.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.114 Person; definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.114.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.122 Applicability of Michigan antitrust reform act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.122.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.129 Medical retainer agreement not subject to act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.129.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.134 Validity of certificate of authority or license in force prior to January 1, 1957; validity of plan of operation and premium or assessment; association or facility not state agency and money thereof not state money; records exempt from disclosure; premium or assessment not burden under MCL 500.476a; “association or facility” defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.134.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.202 Insurance commissioner; qualifications, office, term, appointment, approval, vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.202.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.205 Commissioner; powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.205.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.222 Examination of insurers; examination report; hearing; public inspection; disclosure of confidential information; effect of current examination; director's authority to terminate or suspend examination not limited; limitation on foreign insurer examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.222.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.223 Application for certificate of authority; fee; withdrawal of application; reapplication fee; disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.223.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.224a Report relating to regulatory fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.224a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.226 Disclosure of confidential information; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.226.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.228 Examinations and investigations of insurers; report of crimes to attorney general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.228.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C500_AAct-218-of-1956_S500.202. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.