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The Washington Commissioner of Insurance is an elected state executive position in the Washington state government. The commissioner is responsible for overseeing the state insurance industry. Current officeholderThe current officeholder is Mike Kreidler (D). He has served in this position since 2001.[1] AuthorityThe office of insurance commissioner is established in the Washington Code.[2] Washington Code - 48.02.010:
QualificationsArticle 3, Section 25 of the state Constitution establishes the qualifications of the office:
ElectionsIn Washington, the insurance commissioner is elected every four years. Elections are held in November and winners assume office the following January, serving until their successor is elected and qualified. Washington elects insurance commissioners in presidential election years (2020, 2024, 2028, 2032). 2020See also: Washington Insurance Commissioner election, 2020General election candidates = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. 2016See also: Washington Insurance Commissioner election, 2016The general election for insurance commissioner was held on November 8, 2016. Incumbent Mike Kreidler defeated Richard Schrock in the Washington insurance commissioner election. Full history
VacanciesNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that details the process of filling vacancies for a state executive office. That information for the Washington Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. DutiesAs of January 2021, the stated duties of the commissioner were:[3]
DivisionsNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for information that describes the divisions (if any exist) of a state executive office. That information for the Washington Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added. After extensive research we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. State budgetSee also: Washington state budget and financesThe budget for the Office of the Insurance Commissioner in Fiscal Year 2021 was $74,334,000.[5] CompensationSee also: Compensation of state executive officers2020In 2020, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $133,250 according to the Council of State Governments.[6] 2019In 2019, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $126,555 according to the Council of State Governments.[7] 2018In 2018, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $125,302 according to the Council of State Governments.[8] 2017In 2017, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $124,061 according to the Council of State Governments.[9] 2016In 2016, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $121,628 according to the Council of State Governments.[10] 2015In 2015, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $116,950 according to the Council of State Governments.[11] 2014In 2014, the commissioner was paid an estimated $116,950 according to the Council of State Governments.[12] 2013In 2013, the commissioner was paid an estimated $116,950 according to the Council of State Governments.[13] 2012In 2012, the commissioner was paid an estimated $116,950 according to the Council of State Governments. Historical officeholdersNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Washington Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Washington State Insurance Commissioner. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles. Contact information Office of the Washington Insurance Commissioner Street Address 302 Sid Snyder Ave., SW, Suite 200 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 Phone: (800) 562-6900 See alsoExternal links
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