Ala. Code § 27-2-87: Office of Risk and Resilience.

(a) There is created within the Department of Insurance the Office of Risk and Resilience. The office shall work to develop and implement programs that address risk and resilience issues facing the state and, therefore, promote a healthy insurance market. The senior director of the office shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance.

(b) The Commissioner of Insurance, in conformance with Section 36-26-10, may employ personnel to operate the office including one employee who is in exempt service and not subject to the state Merit System. This position is in addition to any other exempt position otherwise authorized by law for the department. The compensation of this employee shall be set by the commissioner.