Nebraska Director of Insurance
| Nebraska Director of Insurance | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $144,984 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $14,950,549 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the governor |
| Authority: | Nebraska Revised Statutes 44-101.01 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Nebraska Director of Insurance Eric Dunning | |
| Other Nebraska Executive Offices | |
| Governor •Lieutenant Governor •Secretary of State •Attorney General •Treasurer •Auditor •Commissioner of Education •Agriculture Director •Insurance Director •Natural Resources Director •Labor Commissioner •Public Service Commission •Board of Regents | |
TheNebraska Director of Insurance is a state executive position in the Nebraska state government.
The director oversees the Department of Insurance, which is responsible for regulating and examining all insurance companies and designated related operations in the state.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Nebraska Director of Insurance isEric Dunning (nonpartisan). Dunning assumed office in 2021.
Authority
The Department of Insurance is established in the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
Nebraska Revised Statutes 44-101.01:
| The Department of Insurance shall have general supervision, control, and regulation of insurance companies, associations, and societies and the business of insurance in Nebraska, including companies in process of organization. The Director of Insurance shall be the chief administrative officer of the department.[2] |
Qualifications
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Appointments
The director of insurance is appointed by thegovernor, with the consent of a majority of thestate Legislature.[3]
Vacancies
As established byArticle IV, Section 1 of theNebraska Constitution, in the event of a vacancy, the governor fills the office by appointment.[4]
Duties
The main duties of the director of insurance are outlined in Chapter 44 of the revised state statutes:
- Enforce and execute all the insurance laws of the state
- Adopt and promulgate all needful rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying out the true spirit and meaning of Chapter 44 and all laws relating to the business of insurance
- See that all laws respecting insurance companies and insurance agents are faithfully executed.
- Issue all certificates and licenses as provided for in Chapter 44.[5]
Divisions
As of January 27, 2021, the Department of Insurance consists of the following divisions:
- Administration
- Administrative Services
- Consumer Affairs
- Financial Regulation
- Fraud Prevention
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Life and Health
- Market Conduct
- Producer Licensing
- Property and Casualty
- Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)[6]
State budget
The budget of the Nebraska Department of Insurance for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was $14,950,549.[7]
Compensation
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $144,984, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[8]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $139,000, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[9]
2021
In 2021, the director received a salary of $136,371, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[10]
2020
In 2020, the director received a salary of $130,307, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[11]
2019
In 2019, the director received a salary of $130,307, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[12]
2018
In 2018, the director received a salary of $128,383, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[13]
2017
In 2017, the director received a salary of $127,111, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[14]
2016
In 2016, the director received a salary of $124,132, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[15]
2015
In 2015, the director received a salary of $121,399, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[16]
2014
In 2014, the director was paid an estimated$118,728, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[17]
2013
In 2013, the director was paid an estimated$116,116, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[18]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
Mailing address
Nebraska Department of Insurance
PO Box 82089
Lincoln, NE 68501-2089
Switchboard: (402) 471-2201
Producer Licensing: (402) 471-4913
Toll Free Hotline: (877) 564-7323 (Consumers Only)
In Lincoln: 471-0888
TDD: (800) 833-7352
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Nebraska Department of Insurance, "About the Department of Insurance," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 44-101.01," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 44-101.01," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska State Legislature, "Nebraska State Constitution," accessed January. 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska Legislature, "Nebraska Revised Statute 44-101.01," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska Department of Insurance, "NDOI brochure," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Nebraska.gov, "Agency Operations / State Aid / Construction Summary by Fund Type," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑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 31, 2014
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