Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat you need to know about the OIC’s new websiteThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s new website went live on Monday, April 21, and our staff couldn’t be happier about it!1d ago1d ago
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceNew OIC website coming April 21After more than a decade, we’ve rebuilt our website from the ground up based on feedback and testing from our users: Consumers, insurance…Apr 14Apr 14
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWill tariffs impact auto insurance costs?President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all cars and trucks will take effect, as scheduled, on April 3, and tariffs on auto parts will take…Apr 3Apr 3
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat does it mean when your health care and insurance providers are negotiating?Health insurance companies and health care providers work together on a contract basis. Those contracts, occasionally, need to be…Mar 27Mar 27
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsurancePatty’s Takes: Restitution bill the correct step to protecting Washington consumersPatty’s Takes are a series of posts on issues of importance to Washington state’s Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer.Feb 26Feb 26
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceFiling a claim? File all your communications records, tooWhen you file an insurance claim, you certainly hope it’ll all go quickly and smoothly — but that’s not always the case. You can help…Feb 20Feb 20
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceAnswering questions on home insurance non-renewalsThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner has received several inquiries about home insurance, and people losing coverage due to wildfire…Jan 301Jan 301
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceIf you’re cold, they’re cold, too. Prep your pipes for freezing weatherDon’t let a little cold weather turn into a big issue — or, more importantly, a big insurance claim.Jan 27Jan 27
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat homeowners in Washington should know about fires and their insuranceThe Palisades and Eaton fires have already resulted in the tragic deaths of 24 people and the destruction of 10,000 homes. Firefighters…Jan 13Jan 13
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceDepartment of Ecology conducting flood risk surveyWashington’s Department of Ecology is surveying floodplain managers to learn more about what they need from state flood risk maps.Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024