Section 2402.270  Order of the Director

a)         The Director of Insurance shall review the Hearing Officer's Findings, Opinions and Recommendations and shall issue an Order as set forth by applicable statutes or within a reasonable time.

b)         The decision in the case will become effective immediately upon the execution of a written Order, or as otherwise specified by either the Order or applicable statute.

c)         Parties shall be immediately notified of the order, either personally or by mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, addressed to the last known address of the person, partnership, association or company involved. A copy of the Order shall be delivered or mailed to each party or to his or her attorney of record.

d)         The Director may, as part of the Order, require any party to the proceeding to pay part or all of the costs of the hearing, including, but not limited to:  witness fees, court reporter fees, hearing officer fees, and the cost of the transcript.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 19943, effective September 30, 2014)