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OIC hosts monthly insurance claims workshop in Spokane for wildfire survivors
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The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) is holding monthly workshops in Spokane for wildfire survivors to help them with their insurance claims. These workshops will provide information on what to expect during the claims process, share best practices, and allow attendees to ask questions. The first workshop is on August 17, and after that, they will take place every second Monday of the month in the evening. Agents should inform clients affected by the wildfires about these workshops and encourage them to attend for support in their recovery process.
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August 12, 2026
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is hosting a monthly claims workshop in Spokane for people who are navigating the recovery process from the wildfires in the region.
Insurance claim experts from Kuderer’s office will be on site to tell you what you should know and expect about the insurance claims process, share best practices, and answer questions.
“Navigating insurance claims can be overwhelming, and we’re here to help every step of the way,” said Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer. “Recovering from a devastating loss is a long road. These monthly, in-person workshops will focus on what people should do at each step of the recovery process, from the filing the claim after the initial loss through rebuilding.”
The workshops will be held at:
Spokane Falls Community College
Building 24, Auditorium Room 110, in sn-w’ey-mn
3410 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224
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The first claims workshop is Monday, Aug. 17, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Register here
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Starting in September, the workshops will be held the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
The OIC will record the workshops for viewing afterwards.
Kuderer has issued two emergency orders to provide relief to people affected by the wildfires:
On Aug. 3, she
issued an order
that prevents property and auto insurers from nonrenewing policies for nonpayment and extends grace periods. That order remains in effect through Sept. 30.
On Aug. 6, she
issued an order
that offers people in affected areas streamlined access to their prescription medications.
Other resources
Wildfires and insurance
Steps to take after home damage or a loss
Filing an auto insurance claim
Talk to an insurance expert