Warranty buyers beware - know what you are paying for

Consumers can buy warranties on any number of products these days, ranging from a new vehicle to a small gadget or appliance. Before you lay...

Does your insurance premium seem high? Make sure your agent has right info

If you receive your homeowner or automobile insurance renewal and think the premium doesn’t seem right, it’s a good idea to check in with yo...

Consumer alert: Recent widows are target of life insurance scam

We’ve received reports that a scammer is targeting people who recently lost a spouse in the Spokane area. The scammer has called several wom...

Top 10 types of complaints we got from consumers in 2014

A big part of what we do is helping consumers resolve complaints they have against insurance companies. In 2014, we received and processed 6...

Washington consumers and the Anthem data breach

Insurance giant Anthem today announced that up to 80 million consumers nationwide may be affected by a data breach of current and former cu...

Two men plead guilty in thwarted insurance fraud attempt

Two men pleaded guilty to attempted theft in an insurance fraud case that was investigated by Insurance Commisisoner Mike Kreidler’s Special...

Less than two weeks left to enroll in health plan for 2015

The last day to enroll in a health plan for 2015 is Feb. 15. Coverage takes effect March 1 if you enroll before 11:59 p.m. If you qualify fo...