The mission of the Department of Insurance is to serve and protect Idahoans by equitably, effectively and efficiently administering the Idaho Insurance Code and the International Fire Code.
The Idaho Department of Insurance mourns the passing of former DOI Director William W. “Bill” Deal.
Director Deal was first appointed to the DOI by Gov. Butch Otter on January 2, 2007. He was reappointed in 2011 and retired from the position December 31, 2014.
Before becoming director, he served eight terms in the Idaho House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he worked closely with current DOI Director Dean Cameron. They co-sponsored many of the successful insurance approaches used today.
Director Deal served as the chairman of the board for the Idaho State Insurance Fund and a member of the Idaho Endowment Investment Board. He had many years of experience in the insurance industry; for much of that time, he was owner and managing partner of the W.W. Deal Insurance Agency in Nampa, ID.
“Idaho will miss a statesman like Bill Deal. He was a wonderful man and leader. Idahoans, as insurance consumers, were benefited by his leadership,” said Director Dean Cameron.
The DOI extends our deepest condolences to Joan, his wife of 66 years, their family, and friends. Messages can be sent to Joan Deal, PO Box 1869, Boise, ID 83701.
