Rachel Giani joined the company in 2021 as a Senior Vice President and General Counsel and has been practicing insurance regulatory and corporate law for over 15 years. She has extensive background in insurance company M&A, investment issues, and corporate governance, with experience both in private practice and as a regulator.  Prior to joining Continental, she worked at Winstead PC and served as outside counsel to a diverse group of clients. Earlier in her career, she was the Director of Financial Counsel at the Texas Department of Insurance. For much of her time as an attorney, Ms. Giani has been involved in developing and implementing the legal framework that governs insurance companies. She holds a B.A. and a J.D from the University of Texas and was licensed to practice law in 2007.