Meeting you where you are
Insurance can be confusing, but it plays a crucial role in protecting you, your finances, and your community. That's why Commissioner Patty Kuderer launched the Community Connect initiative in 2025. It's a push to reach you where you live to share insurance education, hear your insurance concerns and questions, and talk about services available to you if you're getting the runaround from your insurance company.
Community Connect events are also an opportunity for local officials, state legislators, Tribal leaders, health care providers, nonprofits, and other civic leaders to connect directly with the commissioner and our staff to learn new ways we can work together.
In the past, we've held events to help people navigate Medicare Open Enrollment, understand insurer rate increases, and share how they've been affected by nonrenewals and cancellations of their homeowners insurance. Not all events will have the same focus or structures, but what's consistent is our commitment to outreach and education as a core part of our consumer protection mission.
We'd love to see you at the next event near you!
Upcoming Community Connect events
Check back if you don't see anything near you. We'll be adding more events in the coming months!
May 2026 events
- May 16, 2026, in Deer Park, WA
- May 20, 2026, in Medical Lake, WA