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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Patty Kuderer was sworn in as Washington’s ninth insurance commissioner today by Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez. Kuderer, a former state Senator from Bellevue, was joined by her son, Michael, and family friend, Stephanie Weil.
She is one of only 11 elected insurance commissioners in the country and Washington’s first new commissioner in 24 years.
“I’m excited to get started and join the dedicated employees at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner,” said Kuderer. “I know firsthand how vital insurance can be in critical moments of your life and how frightening it can be when your claim is denied. For years, people have come to this office for help and support. I’m looking forward to expanding the services we provide and getting out of Olympia to hear directly from people in their own communities.”
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