GEICO Announces Tangela Richter as Chief Legal Officer

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEICO announced Tangela Richter has joined the company as its new Chief Legal Officer, reporting to Chairman, President & CEO Todd Combs. Richter will oversee all of GEICO's legal functions as well as government and regulatory affairs.

Richter joins GEICO from Wells Fargo, where she most recently served as executive vice president, deputy general counsel, and secretary. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she held several leadership roles at companies such as American Express, Lending Club, and Capital One.

“We are very fortunate to have someone with Tangela’s talents and experience leading our legal, government and regulatory affairs team,” said Todd Combs, GEICO Chairman, President & CEO. “Her exceptional problem-solving skills along with her proven ability to deliver in a rapidly changing environment will have a profound impact on our company.”

“I look forward to working closely with our excellent legal team, the executive leadership team, and teams across the entire company as we continue to deliver best-in-class products, services, and experiences for our millions of customers,” said Richter.

Richter earned her bachelor’s from Howard University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the third-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, LLC. Visit GEICO.com for a quote or to learn more.