In recognition of the increasing role of AI in the insurance industry, Commissioner Kuderer formed the AI Advisory Board in 2025. While it has no regulatory or enforcement authority, its recommendations are intended to inform the Insurance Commissioner's policy development, regulatory oversight, and consumer education efforts.

Board members

Office of the Insurance Commissioner AI Advisory Board members
Member Title Organization
Stephanie Barnard Representative Washington State House of Representatives
Matthew Boehnke Senator Washington State Senate
Cindy Ryu Representative

Washington State House of Representatives

Vandana Slatter Senator Washington State Senate
Nancy Clark Director of Regulatory Strategy for Core Lines Verisk
Florian Rueck Principal Data Scientist State Farm
Chaitra Vedullapalli Co-Founder Women in Cloud
Amanda Jackson Deputy Commissioner for Operations Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Todd Lovshin Deputy Commissioner for Rates, Forms, and Provider Networks Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Sandy Ray Deputy Commissioner for Company Supervision Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Bryon Welch Deputy Commissioner for Policy & Legislative Affairs Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Justin Basich IT Operations Manager Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Dory Nicpon Chief Legal Officer - Criminal Investigations Unit Office of the Insurance Commissioner