Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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The Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner regulates the insurance industry and helps people with their insurance issues and questions. Need help? Visit insurance.wa.gov or call 1-800-562-6900.
A big part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s work is investigating potential insurance-related crimes and identifying trends criminals use to take advantage of insurance consumers.
Ghost 👻 brokers a fantastical term for a financial infraction is one of the newer schemes popping up 🧵👇🏼
Ghost 👻 brokers a fantastical term for a financial infraction is one of the newer schemes popping up 🧵👇🏼
February 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
A big part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s work is investigating potential insurance-related crimes and identifying trends criminals use to take advantage of insurance consumers.
Ghost 👻 brokers a fantastical term for a financial infraction is one of the newer schemes popping up 🧵👇🏼
Ghost 👻 brokers a fantastical term for a financial infraction is one of the newer schemes popping up 🧵👇🏼
Since 2010, Washingtonians have enjoyed access to no-cost preventive health services. That’s no cost sharing, copays and deductibles on services like well-child visits, cancer screenings, maternal health care, and immunizations but recent actions at the federal level put cost-free status at risk.
February 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Since 2010, Washingtonians have enjoyed access to no-cost preventive health services. That’s no cost sharing, copays and deductibles on services like well-child visits, cancer screenings, maternal health care, and immunizations but recent actions at the federal level put cost-free status at risk.
Modernizing insurance fraud laws is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 6031 to make sure we have the tools to fight sophisticated insurance fraud. Insurance fraud costs more than $300B a year and those losses are passed on to consumers through higher premiums. #WaLeg
February 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Modernizing insurance fraud laws is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 6031 to make sure we have the tools to fight sophisticated insurance fraud. Insurance fraud costs more than $300B a year and those losses are passed on to consumers through higher premiums. #WaLeg
History shows us that access to fair insurance hasn’t always been equal. From “redlining” practices to higher premiums based on zip codes, the road to equity has been long. 🧵👇🏼 #blackhistorymonth
February 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
History shows us that access to fair insurance hasn’t always been equal. From “redlining” practices to higher premiums based on zip codes, the road to equity has been long. 🧵👇🏼 #blackhistorymonth
Our OIC offices are closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8am. Find more information online 24/7 at www.insurance.wa.gov
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Our OIC offices are closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8am. Find more information online 24/7 at www.insurance.wa.gov
The Strengthen Washington Homes Act is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 6079 to create a pilot grant program to help folks retrofit their homes to better resist wildfires & reduce nonrenewal and cancellations of homeowners insurance policies due to wildfire risk.
February 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The Strengthen Washington Homes Act is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 6079 to create a pilot grant program to help folks retrofit their homes to better resist wildfires & reduce nonrenewal and cancellations of homeowners insurance policies due to wildfire risk.
Roses are red, violets are blue, insurance is hard, but we're here for you.
We ❤️ Consumers! #valentinesday
We ❤️ Consumers! #valentinesday
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue, insurance is hard, but we're here for you.
We ❤️ Consumers! #valentinesday
We ❤️ Consumers! #valentinesday
What we’ve learned since the Nisqually earthquake:
The Nisqually earthquake in Western Washington on Feb. 28, 2001. As we look back on the event 25 years later, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes on by Anne-marie Marshall-Dody, the @emd.wa.gov Assistant Director for disaster resilience. 🧵
The Nisqually earthquake in Western Washington on Feb. 28, 2001. As we look back on the event 25 years later, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes on by Anne-marie Marshall-Dody, the @emd.wa.gov Assistant Director for disaster resilience. 🧵
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
What we’ve learned since the Nisqually earthquake:
The Nisqually earthquake in Western Washington on Feb. 28, 2001. As we look back on the event 25 years later, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes on by Anne-marie Marshall-Dody, the @emd.wa.gov Assistant Director for disaster resilience. 🧵
The Nisqually earthquake in Western Washington on Feb. 28, 2001. As we look back on the event 25 years later, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes on by Anne-marie Marshall-Dody, the @emd.wa.gov Assistant Director for disaster resilience. 🧵
Wildfire risk score disclosure is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 5928 to increase transparency around insurers’ wildfire risk scoring. This is one of two request bills to address increasing nonrenewals and cancellations of homeowners policies across Washington.
February 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Wildfire risk score disclosure is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 5928 to increase transparency around insurers’ wildfire risk scoring. This is one of two request bills to address increasing nonrenewals and cancellations of homeowners policies across Washington.
Preserving preventive services is one step closer to becoming law! The House just passed House Bill 2242 to ensure continued access to no-cost preventive services (like well-child visits and vaccinations) for Washingtonians who choose to use them. #waleg
February 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Preserving preventive services is one step closer to becoming law! The House just passed House Bill 2242 to ensure continued access to no-cost preventive services (like well-child visits and vaccinations) for Washingtonians who choose to use them. #waleg
Ever thought about a career where you can literally save the day? 🦸♂️✨
February is Insurance Careers Month, and we’re highlighting the incredible variety of roles at the OIC that keep our community resilient. 🧵
February is Insurance Careers Month, and we’re highlighting the incredible variety of roles at the OIC that keep our community resilient. 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Ever thought about a career where you can literally save the day? 🦸♂️✨
February is Insurance Careers Month, and we’re highlighting the incredible variety of roles at the OIC that keep our community resilient. 🧵
February is Insurance Careers Month, and we’re highlighting the incredible variety of roles at the OIC that keep our community resilient. 🧵
These small, weekly-premium policies weren’t just about the future—they were often the only way families could guarantee a dignified burial and protect their loved ones when other financial systems failed them.
We honor the history of those who turned systemic barriers into community-based solutions
We honor the history of those who turned systemic barriers into community-based solutions
February 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
These small, weekly-premium policies weren’t just about the future—they were often the only way families could guarantee a dignified burial and protect their loved ones when other financial systems failed them.
We honor the history of those who turned systemic barriers into community-based solutions
We honor the history of those who turned systemic barriers into community-based solutions
The basic rules on how we combat insurance fraud haven’t changed in 20 years, but the type of fraud certainly has. Senate Bill 6031 addresses that. Learn all about it in a blog post from Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer: medium.com/commissioner...
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The basic rules on how we combat insurance fraud haven’t changed in 20 years, but the type of fraud certainly has. Senate Bill 6031 addresses that. Learn all about it in a blog post from Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer: medium.com/commissioner...
Good luck to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl ! 🏈 Happy Blue Friday from Chevy and the OIC! #gohawks💙💚 #bluefriday #SuperBowl @seahawksofficial.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Good luck to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl ! 🏈 Happy Blue Friday from Chevy and the OIC! #gohawks💙💚 #bluefriday #SuperBowl @seahawksofficial.com
ICYMI: As our agency request bills SB 5928 & SSB 6079 make their way through the Legislature, catch up with this podcast recap of the wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards workgroup report and the recommendations that informed them. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... @wadnr.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
ICYMI: As our agency request bills SB 5928 & SSB 6079 make their way through the Legislature, catch up with this podcast recap of the wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards workgroup report and the recommendations that informed them. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... @wadnr.bsky.social
We couldn’t afford a Super Bowl 🏈commercial but we still made one. Go Seahawks!
From your insurance referees. #gohawks💙💚 #superbowl #insurance @seahawksofficial.com
From your insurance referees. #gohawks💙💚 #superbowl #insurance @seahawksofficial.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
We couldn’t afford a Super Bowl 🏈commercial but we still made one. Go Seahawks!
From your insurance referees. #gohawks💙💚 #superbowl #insurance @seahawksofficial.com
From your insurance referees. #gohawks💙💚 #superbowl #insurance @seahawksofficial.com
Insurance fraud has evolved, so should the tools to fight it. That’s why we requested House Bill 2394 (Senate Bill 6031) to make sure we’re not “bringing pencils to a computer fight.” Read more at www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
#WaLeg
#WaLeg
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Insurance fraud has evolved, so should the tools to fight it. That’s why we requested House Bill 2394 (Senate Bill 6031) to make sure we’re not “bringing pencils to a computer fight.” Read more at www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
#WaLeg
#WaLeg
On this episode of OIC Answers On Campus miniseries, Rep Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss House Bill 2394, which gives the OIC’s Criminal Investigations Unit a few more tools to catch fraudsters and fraudulent actors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
On this episode of OIC Answers On Campus miniseries, Rep Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss House Bill 2394, which gives the OIC’s Criminal Investigations Unit a few more tools to catch fraudsters and fraudulent actors. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Black History Month is a time for us to reflect and honor the contributions of Black Americans, correct false historical narratives, and inspire others to work to achieve their American Dream regardless of how they arrived on America’s shores. Follow along as we commemorate the month together.
February 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Black History Month is a time for us to reflect and honor the contributions of Black Americans, correct false historical narratives, and inspire others to work to achieve their American Dream regardless of how they arrived on America’s shores. Follow along as we commemorate the month together.
Homeowners and businesses in the Methow Valley are finding it increasingly difficult to get property insurance,or seeing their policies cancelled when they come up for renewal as more companies decline to issue policies in areas they deem at high risk of wildfire methowvalleynews.com/2026/01/29/p...
January 31, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Homeowners and businesses in the Methow Valley are finding it increasingly difficult to get property insurance,or seeing their policies cancelled when they come up for renewal as more companies decline to issue policies in areas they deem at high risk of wildfire methowvalleynews.com/2026/01/29/p...
Not happy with your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan? 🧐Now’s the time to make a change! During Advantage Open Enrollment (Jan. 1 - March 31), you can switch to another MA plan or enroll in Original #Medicare and buy an Rx drug plan.
www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...
www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...
January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Not happy with your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan? 🧐Now’s the time to make a change! During Advantage Open Enrollment (Jan. 1 - March 31), you can switch to another MA plan or enroll in Original #Medicare and buy an Rx drug plan.
www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...
www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...
“When I went around the state talking to folks, this was an issue that I heard about from people who had an insurer for, sometimes decades, and would all of a sudden out of the blue receive a nonrenewal notice,” Kuderer said in an interview Monday.
Read more at: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Read more at: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
January 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM
“When I went around the state talking to folks, this was an issue that I heard about from people who had an insurer for, sometimes decades, and would all of a sudden out of the blue receive a nonrenewal notice,” Kuderer said in an interview Monday.
Read more at: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
Read more at: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
If you are in need of insurance assistance in Skagit this week, come see our insurance experts at this local event hosted by Volunteers of America in close collaboration with state and local partners. We're here to help! (posting more events as they arise.) #waflood
January 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
If you are in need of insurance assistance in Skagit this week, come see our insurance experts at this local event hosted by Volunteers of America in close collaboration with state and local partners. We're here to help! (posting more events as they arise.) #waflood
On Campus podcast: Senator Shelly Short (R-Spokane) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talk about two bills. Senate Bill 6079 would create the Strengthen Washington Homes program, which is a voluntary grant program to help people retrofit their homes to better withstand wildfire. 🧵
On Campus: Sen. Shelly Short and two bills addressing wildfire threats
Podcast Episode · OIC Answers on Insurance · 01/26/2026 · 28m
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January 28, 2026 at 7:43 PM
On Campus podcast: Senator Shelly Short (R-Spokane) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talk about two bills. Senate Bill 6079 would create the Strengthen Washington Homes program, which is a voluntary grant program to help people retrofit their homes to better withstand wildfire. 🧵
Want to help people with Medicare? 🧡Join our team and make a difference in your community! Sign up to become a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer. No experience needed - we’ll train you! www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba
January 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Want to help people with Medicare? 🧡Join our team and make a difference in your community! Sign up to become a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer. No experience needed - we’ll train you! www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba