Arizona’s state governor Douglas Ducey has appointed Darren Ellington as acting director of insurance.
Ellington will replace Germaine Marks, who recently resigned as director to accept a position in the private sector.
Ellington commented: "I look forward to continuing the great work started by Marks and will work to ensure Arizona remains a business-friendly environment for insurers while protecting insurance consumers.”
He has served as Arizona Department of Insurance deputy director since 2013 and has overseen the department’s day-to-day operations and its divisions.
Prior to joining the Arizona Department of Insurance, he was an administrator for multiple healthcare facilities in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
He also served as the deputy insurance commissioner, deputy receiver, and assistant general counsel for the Oklahoma Insurance Department.
