North Dakota Republican Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman announced yesterday he will resign his elective post on Sept. 1 to start his own consulting firm dealing with insurance regulatory issues and compliance.
Mr. Poolman, who formally notified Gov. John Hoeven by letter yesterday, said in a statement, "After much thought, I have decided the timing is right for me personally, and especially for my family."
Jaime Selzler, executive director of the North Dakota Democratic Party, issued a statement saying he was surprised by the move. "When North Dakotans re-elected Poolman in the 2004 election, they expected him to serve out his term working for the people of our state.
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