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Washington

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.
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
P.O. Box 40255
Olympia, WA 98504-0255
United States
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Contact
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Washington
Company Supervision Division
Steve Drutz
Chief Financial Analyststeve.drutz@oic.wa.gov
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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 Managerron.pastuch@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Company Supervision Division
Vacant
Assistant Chief Examiner -
Washington
Company Supervision Division
Jason Carr
Company Licensing & Compliance Managerjason.carr@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Company Supervision Division
John Kelcher
Chief Market Analystjohn.kelcher@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Company Supervision Division
Tarik Subbagh
Chief Financial Examinertarik.subbagh@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Consumer Advocacy Program
Josh Martinsen
Property & Casualtyjosh.martinsen@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Consumer Advocacy Program
Melissa Kershner
Consumer Advocacy ManagerMelissa.Kershner@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Consumer Advocacy Program
Jeannie Lockhart
Life & HealthJeannie.Lockhart@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Consumer Protection Division
Vacant
Deputy Commissioner/Consumer Protection -
Washington
Consumer Protection Division
Jeff Baughman
Producer Licensing & Oversight Program Managerjeff.baughman@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Consumer Protection Division
Ari Laguna-Antu
Continuing EducationAri.LagunaAntu@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Criminal Investigations Unit (Anti-fraud)
Bruce Lantz
CIU Directorbruce.lantz@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Stephanie Marquis
Public Affairs Directorstephanie.marquis@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Katie Bennett
Human Resources Directorkatie.bennett@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Barb Bowen
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputybarb.bowen@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Alissa Julius
Executive Assistant to Commissioneralissa.julius@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Charles Malone
Chief Deputy Commissionercharles.malone@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Executive Division
Michael Marchand
Deputy Commissioner/Public Affairsmichael.marchand@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
InsurTech
Ned Gaines
Deputy Commissioner, Rates, Forms & Provider Networksned.gaines@oic.wa.gov
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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 Deputybarb.bowen@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Operations Division
Stacey Warick
Chief Financial Officerstacey.warick@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Operations Division
Paul Gronka
Application Services Managerpaul.gronka@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Operations Division
Nabila Gomes
Deputy Commissioner/Operationsnabila.gomes@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
Jay Bruns
Senior Climate Advisorjay.bruns@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
Jane Beyer
Senior Health Policy Advisorjane.beyer@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
David Forte
Senior Property & Casualty Policy Advisordavid.forte@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
Bryon Welch
Deputy Commissioner/Policy and Legislative Affairsbryon.welch@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Policy and Legislative Affairs Division
Bryon Welch
Legislative Liaisonbryon.welch@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Public Affairs
Michael Marchand
Deputy Commissioner/Public Affairsmichael.marchand@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division
Jennifer Kreitler
Provider Networks Oversight Managerjennifer.kreitler@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division
Lichiou Lee
Chief Actuary, Actuarial Services, Life & Healthlichiou.lee@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division
Ned Gaines
Deputy Commissioner, Rates, Forms & Provider Networksned.gaines@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division
Heather Shimoji
Health Forms ManagerHeather.shimoji@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Division
William Wilder
Lead P&C Actuarywilliam.wilder@oic.wa.gov
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Washington
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program
Tim Smolen
SHIBA Managertim.smolen@oic.wa.gov
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