Carolyn De Chard Riley
About Carolyn De Chard Riley
Carolyn De Chard Riley serves as the Regulatory Counsel and Compliance Director at State Auto Insurance, where she leads market conduct exams and coordinates compliance responses. She has a diverse background in legal and compliance roles across several organizations, including Grange Insurance and Alston & Bird LLP.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Carolyn De Chard Riley serves as the Regulatory Counsel and Compliance Director at State Auto Insurance. In this role, she leads the execution of market conduct examinations initiated by the Department of Insurance. She coordinates responses and final action plans across the business, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include facilitating communication regarding complex compliance and regulatory issues with the Legal team. She has held this position since 2020.
Previous Experience in Legal and Compliance
Prior to her current role, Carolyn held various positions in the legal and compliance sectors. She worked at Grange Insurance in multiple capacities, including Compliance Analyst and General Counsel Liaison from 2014 to 2016, and later as Compliance Analyst Supervisor from 2018 to 2019. She also served as Corporate Counsel at State Auto Insurance from 2019 to 2020. Her early career included roles at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. as a Summer Associate and Law Clerk, and at Alston & Bird LLP as a Case Clerk.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Carolyn De Chard Riley earned her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and Social Work from Florida State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at Charleston School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2009 to 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in regulatory compliance and legal counsel.
Corporate Governance Involvement
In addition to her compliance responsibilities, Carolyn participates in various corporate governance projects related to the Board of Directors. This involvement underscores her commitment to ensuring that the organization adheres to best practices in governance and regulatory compliance.