Michael D. Riley
| Michael D. Riley | ||
| West Virginia Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| Acting | ||
| In office | ||
| July 1, 2011 - Present | ||
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $92,500 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | July 1, 2011 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Riley earned a BBA and MBA from Marshall University. He has worked for the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner since 2001 and most recently served as the Assistant Commissioner of Regulation under then-Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline.[1]
Education
- BS, Business administration, Marshall University
- MBA, Marshall University
Political career
West Virginia Commissioner of Insurance (July 2011 - Present)
Riley was named Acting Insurance Commissioner on July 1, 2011. His appointment became official on January 9, 2012.[1] As commissioner, he is responsible for the regulation of West Virginia's insurance market and the protection of insurance consumers. Riley played a key role in the transition of the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission from a state-run system to a private system.[1]
Appointments
The Commissioner of Insurance is an appointed position in West Virginia. The governor nominates a candidate to the state senate, and the senate confirms the nominee. The incumbent serves at the will and pleasure of the governor for the term for which the governor was elected and remains in office until their successor has been appointed and qualified. The commissioner's initial appointment is for a period of 6 years.[4] Riley was named Acting Insurance Commissioner on July 1, 2011, but was officially appointed to the position on January 9, 2012.[1]
Personal
Riley lives in South Charleston, WV with his wife and two daughters.[1]
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See also
External links
- West Virginia Department of Insurance
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 West Virginia Department of Insurance, "Acting Commissioner Michael D. Riley," accessed December 29, 2011
- ↑ West Virginia Insurance Commission "Press Releases" Accessed November 23, 2012
- ↑ West Virginia Governor, "Governor announces Michael D. Riley as acting commissioner of the West Virginia offices of the insurance commissioner," June 21, 2011
- ↑ West Virginia Code, Chapter 33, Article 2, Section 1, Accessed June 29, 2011
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