David Vanalek

Biography

DAVID T. VANALEK is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary of Richmond National, a specialty excess and surplus lines insurance company dedicated to writing hard to place risks for small and mid-sized businesses headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.  David is responsible for all corporate governance, regulatory, compliance, claims law, and litigation activities of the company and its affiliates, and serves as legal advisor to the leadership team, business units, and board of directors.  Prior to joining Richmond National, David served as the Claims Chief Operating Officer at a global Fortune 500 insurance carrier, where he led the day to day operational support for all claims divisions responsible for all lines of business throughout North America and Bermuda.  David also served for years in various claims leadership roles in the professional liability, cyber liability and management liability product lines.  Prior to joining the insurance industry, Mr. Vanalek was in private practice as a commercial litigator, serving clients throughout California and Illinois.  He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his law degree from the University of California, Davis, where he served as an Editor on Law Review, as well as a judicial extern for an associate justice of the California Supreme Court.  Mr. Vanalek is a frequent speaker on insurance, claims, technology, professional liability, cyber liability and management liability issues.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: IL, CA, IL, CA, VA, DC
• Licensed Adjuster: TX