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Patty Kuderer

Commissioner

Western Zone

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Patty Kuderer was sworn in as Washington’s ninth Insurance Commissioner on Jan. 15, 2025.

Commissioner Kuderer is committed to protecting consumers, promoting transparency and fairness in the insurance market, and advocating for expanded access to affordable health care.

Previously, Commissioner Kuderer served for almost a decade in the Washington State Legislature, appointed as state representative in 2015 and then as the 48th Legislative District’s first female state senator in 2017. During her time in the Legislature, she championed consumer and worker protections, common sense gun legislation, and increasing access to affordable housing. She also worked to reform Washington’s health care system. Additionally, Commissioner Kuderer has extensive legal experience as a trial attorney, including serving as a former prosecutor, city attorney, and in private practice. She has handled public records, employment discrimination, and serious injury cases.

In 2022, Commissioner Kuderer was selected as a Henry Toll Fellow through the Council of State Governments in recognition of her leadership as a state senator. She also has volunteered with numerous nonprofit organizations over the years. This includes serving as a long-time volunteer for the Chinook Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), where she was honored with the prestigious statewide Golden Acorn award for her service in 2006.

Commissioner Kuderer earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the William Mitchell College of Law (St. Paul, MN) and a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Minnesota.

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regulates the insurance industry in Washington, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and financial solvency. It also investigates complaints on behalf of policyholders, investigates reports of insurance fraud, and helps Washingtonians understand Medicare.

Office Information
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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
P.O. Box 40255
Olympia, WA 98504-0255
United States

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    Category

    Contact

    Phone

    Email

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Steve Drutz
    Chief Financial Analyst

    (360) 725-7209

    steve.drutz@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Vacant
    Chief Market Conduct Examiner

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Vacant
    Deputy Commissioner/Company Supervision

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Ron Pastuch
    Holding Company Manager

    (360) 725-7211

    ron.pastuch@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Vacant
    Assistant Chief Examiner

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Jason Carr
    Company Licensing & Compliance Manager

    (360) 725-7193

    jason.carr@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    John Kelcher
    Chief Market Analyst

    (360) 725-7216

    john.kelcher@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Company Supervision Division

    Tarik Subbagh
    Chief Financial Examiner

    (206) 389-2906

    tarik.subbagh@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Consumer Advocacy Program

    Josh Martinsen
    Property & Casualty

    (360) 725-7239

    josh.martinsen@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Consumer Advocacy Program

    Melissa Kershner
    Consumer Advocacy Manager

    (360) 725-7095

    Melissa.Kershner@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Consumer Advocacy Program

    Jeannie Lockhart
    Life & Health

    (360) 725-7243

    Jeannie.Lockhart@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Consumer Protection Division

    Vacant
    Deputy Commissioner/Consumer Protection

  • Washington

    Consumer Protection Division

    Jeff Baughman
    Producer Licensing & Oversight Program Manager

    (360) 725-7156

    jeff.baughman@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Consumer Protection Division

    Ari Laguna-Antu
    Continuing Education

    (360) 725-7146

    Ari.LagunaAntu@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Criminal Investigations Unit (Anti-fraud)

    Bruce Lantz
    CIU Director

    (360) 586-2577

    bruce.lantz@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Stephanie Marquis
    Public Affairs Director

    (360) 725-7051

    stephanie.marquis@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Katie Bennett
    Human Resources Director

    (360) 725-7013

    katie.bennett@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Barb Bowen
    Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy

    (360) 725-7130

    barb.bowen@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Alissa Julius
    Executive Assistant to Commissioner

    (360) 725-7103

    alissa.julius@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Charles Malone
    Chief Deputy Commissioner

    (360) 725-7050

    charles.malone@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Executive Division

    Michael Marchand
    Deputy Commissioner/Public Affairs

    (360) 725-7052

    michael.marchand@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    InsurTech

    Ned Gaines
    Deputy Commissioner, Rates, Forms & Provider Networks

    (360) 725-7126

    ned.gaines@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Legal Affairs and Investigations Division

    Vacant
    Deputy Commissioner/Legal Affairs and Investigations

  • Washington

    Legal Affairs and Investigations Division

    Vacant
    Investigations Manager

  • Washington

    NAIC Liaison

    Barb Bowen
    Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy

    (360) 725-7130

    barb.bowen@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Operations Division

    Stacey Warick
    Chief Financial Officer

    (360) 725-7030

    stacey.warick@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Operations Division

    Paul Gronka
    Application Services Manager

    (360) 725-7017

    paul.gronka@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Operations Division

    Nabila Gomes
    Deputy Commissioner/Operations

    (360) 725-7007

    nabila.gomes@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Policy and Legislative Affairs Division

    Jay Bruns
    Senior Climate Advisor

    (360) 725-9651

    jay.bruns@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Policy and Legislative Affairs Division

    Jane Beyer
    Senior Health Policy Advisor

    (360) 725-7043

    jane.beyer@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Policy and Legislative Affairs Division

    David Forte
    Senior Property & Casualty Policy Advisor

    (360) 725-7268

    david.forte@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Policy and Legislative Affairs Division

    Bryon Welch
    Deputy Commissioner/Policy and Legislative Affairs

    (360) 725-7037

    bryon.welch@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Policy and Legislative Affairs Division

    Bryon Welch
    Legislative Liaison

    (360) 725-7037

    bryon.welch@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Public Affairs

    Michael Marchand
    Deputy Commissioner/Public Affairs

    (360) 725-7052

    michael.marchand@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division

    Jennifer Kreitler
    Provider Networks Oversight Manager

    (360) 725-7127

    jennifer.kreitler@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division

    Lichiou Lee
    Chief Actuary, Actuarial Services, Life & Health

    (360) 725-7128

    lichiou.lee@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division

    Ned Gaines
    Deputy Commissioner, Rates, Forms & Provider Networks

    (360) 725-7126

    ned.gaines@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division

    Heather Shimoji
    Health Forms Manager

    (360) 725-7119

    Heather.shimoji@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division

    William Wilder
    Lead P&C Actuary

    (360) 725-7137

    william.wilder@oic.wa.gov

  • Washington

    Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program

    Tim Smolen
    SHIBA Manager

    (360) 725-7091

    tim.smolen@oic.wa.gov

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