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April 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM

IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home designations now available in Washington

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home designations now available in Washington     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Insurance Institute for …

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April 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM

Federal assistance available for Washingtonians impacted by December floods

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Federal assistance available for Washingtonians impacted by December floods     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Federal disaster assi…

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April 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM

Blog: Legal service plans and where to get help

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Blog: Legal service plans and where to get help     "From the Commissioner's Eye on Insurance blog [ [link removed] ]:" The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s Con…

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April 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM

OIC Answers podcast: What's the deal with title insurance?

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     What's the deal with title insurance? Pod logo If you’ve bought a house (or a condo), you’ve probably bought title insurance to go with it. But what does it do? What does it protect you from? How do you file a claim and what type …

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March 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM

Patty’s Takes: Looking back at session, looking forward to Community Connect

A newsletter from Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Newsletter graphic thinner         *Looking back at session, looking forward to Community Connect*     Bill signing ____________________________________…

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March 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Blog: Looking back on the OIC Answers On Campus podcast series

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Looking back on the OIC Answers On Campus podcast series     Short Kuderer "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s O…

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March 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM

On Campus podcast: Sine Die and a session recap with OIC policy staff

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Sine Die and a session recap with OIC policy staff Pod logo The 2026 Legislative session wrapped up on March 12 after a historic, more than 24-hour House debate on the millionaire’s tax. The final episode of the OIC Ans…

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March 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Gov. Ferguson signs preventive services bill into law

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Preventive services bill Gov. Ferguson signs preventive services bill into law     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson …

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March 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM

On Campus: Sen. Victoria Hunt and the assignment of benefits bill

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Sen. Victoria Hunt and the assignment of benefits bill Pod logo On this episode of the OIC Answers podcast [ [link removed] ]’s On Campus miniseries, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer welcomes on Senato…

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March 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM

Podcast: Sen. Claire Wilson on insurance for child housing service providers

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Sen. Claire Wilson on insurance for child housing service providers Pod logo The OIC Answers [ [link removed] ] podcast’s On Campus miniseries continues with guest Sen. Claire Wilson [ [link removed] ], who represents the …

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February 26, 2026 at 11:02 PM

Bill to preserve preventive services protections passes Senate

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Bill to preserve preventive services protections passes Senate     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Preventive services will remain co…

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February 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Podcast: Wildfire mitigation grant program with Sen. Marcus Riccelli

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Wildfire mitigation grant program with Sen. Marcus Riccelli Pod logo Home insurance nonrenewals due to wildfire risk has been a growing issue in certain pockets of Washington state. One potential solution, which came out o…

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February 18, 2026 at 9:02 PM

Podcast: Gov. Bob Ferguson and the preventive services bill (HB 2242)

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Gov. Bob Ferguson and the preventive services bill (HB 2242) Pod logo On this episode of the *OIC Answers* [ [link removed] ] On Campus miniseries, Governor Bob Ferguson and Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer chat about …

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February 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Insurance fraud modernization bill passes state Senate

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Insurance fraud modernization bill passes state Senate     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Pa…

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February 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM

State Senate passes wildfire grant program bill

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         State Senate passes wildfire grant program bill     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Senate passed a bill Friday …

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February 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Preventive services protections bill passes Washington state House of Representatives

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Preventive services protections bill passes Washington state House of Representatives     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Legislation…

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February 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Wildfire risk scoring transparency bill passes state Senate

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Wildfire risk scoring transparency bill passes state Senate     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’…

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February 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM

Why it’s time to modernize Washington’s insurance fraud laws

A note from Commissioner Kuderer Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Newsletter graphic thinner         Why it’s time to modernize Washington’s insurance fraud laws     The state law that created my office’s Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) passed…

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February 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM

Washington consumers most at risk from wildfires deserve our help

Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Washington consumers most at risk from wildfires deserve our help     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" ""The following is an open letter to Washington consumers from Insurance Commis…

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February 5, 2026 at 11:44 PM

Assignment of benefits bill unanimously passes Washington state Senate

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Assignment of benefits bill unanimously passes Washington state Senate     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill prohibiting post-lo…

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February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Podcast: On Campus with Rep. Roger Goodman on HB 2394

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus with Rep. Roger Goodman on HB 2394 Pod logo On this episode of the *OIC Answers* [ [link removed] ] On Campus miniseries, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-45th District) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss *House Bil…

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January 22, 2026 at 12:14 AM

Bill giving insurance consumers restitution passes Washington state Senate

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         *Bill giving insurance consumers restitution passes Washington state Senate *     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commi…

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January 20, 2026 at 6:31 PM

Podcast: Restitution (SB 5331) with North Dakota's Jon Godfread

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread on SB 5331 Pod logo If an insurance company takes your money, getting it back shouldn’t be a problem. That’s the basis behind Senate Bill 5331 [ [link removed] ], which gran…

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January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM

Podcast: Lt. Gov. Denny Heck helps us kick off the 2026 Legislative Session

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     On Campus: Denny Heck and the importance of not getting personal Pod logo Denny Heck does not read his own Wikipedia page — at least not recently. The Lieutenant Governor, who founded TVW, served in Congress, occasionally sits in for…

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January 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Kuderer announces priorities for 2026 legislative session

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer announces priorities for 2026 legislative session     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner…

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January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Kuderer fines Kaiser $300,000 for MHPAEA violations

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         *Kuderer fines Kaiser $300,000 for MHPAEA violations*     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissio…

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January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM

We are hiring at the OIC!

Office of the Insurance Commissioner Job openings We're excited to share some new opportunities at the OIC! The OIC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we're especially interested in candidates from different backgrounds, cultures, educational experiences, …

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January 5, 2026 at 11:01 PM

OIC holding public hearing on supplemental long-term care insurance rules

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         OIC holding public hearing on supplemental long-term care insurance rules     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Insur…

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January 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM

OIC submits report on insurance for child housing service providers to Legislature

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         OIC submits report on insurance for child housing service providers to Legislature     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Legislatur…

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December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Blog: What to know about flood repairs and your insurance

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Blog: What to know about flood repairs and your insurance     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" If you’ve experienced flood damage, it’s important to un…

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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Patty’s Takes: Long Recovery Ahead for Flood Victims

A newsletter from Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Newsletter graphic thinner         *Patty’s Takes: Long Recovery Ahead for Flood Victims*     There’s no quick way to bounce back after a flood. The atmos…

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December 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Podcast: What’s in the wildfire work group’s report?

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK     What’s in the wildfire work group’s report? Pod logo The Legislature asked Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove to co-chair a work group to study and issue a report on wildfire mitigation…

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December 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Blog: Insurance tips as flood recovery begins

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Blog: Insurance tips as flood recovery begins     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an emergency order on December 10 [ [link r…

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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Kuderer issues emergency order to provide relief to consumers impacted by recent flooding

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer issues emergency order to provide relief to consumers impacted by recent flooding     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insuran…

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December 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Kuderer issues letter to insurance companies on post-flood expectations

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer issues letter to insurance companies on post-flood expectations     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thousands of Western Wash…

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December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Kuderer fines illegal health insurer $350,000

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer fines illegal health insurer $350,000     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuder…

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December 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

OIC, DNR deliver wildfire resiliency work group’s report to Legislature

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         OIC, DNR deliver wildfire resiliency work group’s report to Legislature     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Wildfire Mitigation a…

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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Kuderer asks health insurers not to eliminate broker commissions on Medicare products

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer asks health insurers not to eliminate broker commissions on Medicare products     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — People shop…

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November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Kuderer fines Regence BlueShield $550,000 for MHPAEA violations

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer fines Regence BlueShield $550,000 for MHPAEA violations     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commis…

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November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM

Kuderer orders Thin Blue Line Insurance to stop selling unauthorized insurance in Washington

Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer orders Thin Blue Line Insurance to stop selling unauthorized insurance in Washington     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissi…

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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Nine insurers approved to sell health insurance to small businesses in 2026

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Nine insurers approved to sell health insurance to small businesses in 2026     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Nine health insurers …

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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Update for Molina policyholders who see MultiCare providers in Pierce County

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         *Blog: Update for Molina policyholders who see MultiCare providers in Pierce County*     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" If you live in Pierce County …

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November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Podcast: What if it gets windy?

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK Podcast: What if it gets windy?     Pod logo A bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest in November 2024, knocking out power and blowing trees onto homes. The windstruck had questions about their coverage and our Consumer Advocacy Program …

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October 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Patty's Takes: Congress must act now to support people buying their own health insurance 

Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         *Patty's Takes: Congress must act now to support people buying their own health insurance *     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" Washington’s individual health insurance market o…

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October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Kuderer issues more than $820,000 in fines for insurance violations

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Kuderer issues more than $820,000 in fines for insurance violations     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Co…

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October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Podcast: Open enrollment and premium tax credits with HBX

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK Podcast: Open enrollment and premium tax credits with the Health Benefits Exchange     Pod logo Open enrollment for the individual health insurance market starts November 1 [ [link removed] ], and the federal government shutdown is bring…

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October 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Podcast: What to do during Medicare Open Enrollment

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK Podcast: What to do during Medicare Open Enrollment     Pod logo Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 and people enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their coverage, like joining, switching or dropping Medicare…

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October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Podcast: What if it floods?

Podcasts from the OIC         Banner PK Flood Awareness Fridays: What if it floods?     Pod logo The *Office of the Insurance Commissioner [ [link removed] ]* is working with the Department of Ecology, the Department of Natural Resources and the state Military Department on F…

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October 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Fourteen health insurers approved to sell plans in Washington's 2026 individual health insurance market

Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Banner PK         Fourteen health insurers approved to sell plans in Washington's 2026 individual health insurance market     "Media contact: Public Affairs, (360) 725-7055" Fourteen health insurers have been approv…

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October 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Patty’s Takes: Medicare’s WISeR payment model raises serious concerns

Updates from the OIC Can’t see this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]. Newsletter graphic thinner         *Medicare’s WISeR payment model raises serious concerns*     Our consumer protection mission includes running the Senior Medicare Patrol to help uncover frau…

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