Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (“OIC”) regulates the insurance industry in Washington state to make sure its rules are followed. OIC’s regulatory authority extends over insurance agents. OIC investigates complaints by consumers relating to agents and companies.
You can request a hearing in front of an administrative law judge if you have been investigated by OIC and they are proposing a punishment. It is important to understand that the judge who will initially preside over your case is an employee of OIC. OIC does not offer an independent judiciary to oversee its own complaints. It is thus very important that you be represented by an attorney familiar with the OIC in order to navigate this complex regulatory scheme.
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