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Michael D. Riley
Michael D. Riley is a former West Virginia insurance commissioner. He was first appointed as the acting commissioner on July 1, 2011, and was officially appointed to the position on January 9, 2012.[1][2]
Biography
Riley earned a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. 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
- B.S., Business administration, Marshall University
- M.B.A., Marshall University
Political career
West Virginia Commissioner of Insurance (2011-2017)
Riley was named acting insurance commissioner on July 1, 2011. His appointment became official on January 9, 2012.[1] As insurance commissioner, he was 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 West Virginia 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 six years.[3]
Riley was named acting insurance commissioner on July 1, 2011, and was officially appointed to the position on January 9, 2012.[1]
Personal
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Riley lives in South Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife and two daughters.[1]
Recent news
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See also
External links
- West Virginia Department of Insurance
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- LinkedIn profile
Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
West Virginia Commissioner of Insurance 2011-2017 |
Succeeded by Allan McVey |
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