Could WA achieve universal healthcare? Our new Insurance Commissioner weighs in
For the first time in 24 years, Washington has a new state Insurance Commissioner stepping into the role.
Patty Kuderer is currently a state senator representing the 48th district, which covers areas including Redmond, Bellevue, and Medina.
She’ll become Washington’s 9th insurance commissioner in January.
It’s a big job - Kuderer will be in charge of licensing and regulation for every insurance industry in the state, as well as handling consumer complaints, and lobbying the legislature to change laws that impact Washingtonian’s insurance policies.
Today, we’re…
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