Michael D. Riley Commissioner

West Virginia (Southeast Zone) West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner PO Box 50540 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0540 Phone: 304.558.3354 Fax: 304.558.0412 Street Address: 1124 Smith Street Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Michael D. Riley was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin as West Virginia’s Insurance Commissioner effective January 9, 2012. He served as acting commissioner from July 2011 to January 2012. In addition to his responsibilities as Insurance Commissioner, Riley serves as a member of the NAIC Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee and Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee.

As West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, Riley is responsible for the regulation of the insurance market, as well as the protection of insurance consumers. Riley’s work was instrumental in the transition of the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission from a state monopolistic system to a competitive private system. Riley’s responsibilities include the administration of the “Legacy” Workers’ Compensation claims and employer compliance with West Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws.

Prior to his appointment as West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, Riley served as Assistant Commissioner of Regulation. Riley has served the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner since 2001.

Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in business administration from Marshall University. He resides in South Charleston, WV, with his wife and two daughters.