CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois' top insurance regulator said Tuesday he's committed to working with Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers on pressing state issues during his last two months on the job.

Insurance Department Director Michael McRaith is leaving in June to take a post in the President Barack Obama's administration. Until then, McRaith said, he's dedicated to working with Illinois lawmakers this session on reforms to workers compensation, health insurance and financial regulations.

"My first objective is to work hard every day and be a constructive leader on insurance-related issues," McRaith said in an interview with The Associated Press.

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