Illinois Statutes Chapter 215. Insurance § 125/2-10. Directors

(a) After June 30, 2002, the corporate powers for domestic organizations issued a certificate of authority under this Act must be exercised by, and its business and affairs must be under the control of, a board of directors composed of not less than 3 nor more than 21 natural persons who are at least 18 years of age. At least 3 of the directors must be residents and citizens of this State. A person convicted of a felony may not be a director. A director must be of good character and known professional, administrative, or business ability. The requisite ability must include a practical knowledge of managed health care, insurance, finance, or investment.

(b) After June 30, 2002, not less than one-third of the directors of a domestic organization that is not a controlled insurer for purposes of Section 131.20b of the Illinois Insurance Code  1 must be persons who are not officers or employees of the organization. At least one of those persons must be included in any quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the board of directors or any committee thereof.