Washington state is the second U.S. state to have a competitive election for its insurance commissioner.
Until May,
Kuderer and Fortunato have both been state senators since 2017. The current commissioner, Mike Kreidler, who has served in the role since 2001,
Parametric providers can notify policyholders when an event triggers a claim, which can then be processed in days, helping customers get back to business more quickly.
As more insurers tie credits to connected technologies, monitoring will become a basic expectation rather than an added feature.
The changing climate is increasing insurance rates for residents and cities and lowering property values in areas that face more frequent and intense disasters.
Successful leadership requires authenticity, accountability and the willingness to go pursue new opportunities when they arise.
The adoption of AI requires buy-in from all departments and levels, and is a tool that can help insurers manage vast amounts of data more effectively.
Linda Fallon is a 2025 Women in Insurance Leadership honoree, she is division president, consumer.
