Commissioner James Brown

Commissioner James Brown On November 5th, 2024, James Brown was elected to serve as the Treasure State’s next State Auditor.

Prevailing by a 22-point margin, Brown oversees a state criminal justice agency tasked with protecting Montana’s insurance and securities consumers.

Montana consumers should exercise caution before enrolling in a "self-funded," limited partner health plan.My agency has...
09/03/2026

Montana consumers should exercise caution before enrolling in a "self-funded," limited partner health plan.

My agency has already received numerous complaints from Montanans about these plans.

If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Last month, my agency saved another $53,400 for Montana insurance consumers by denying unjustified rate increases.Since ...
09/03/2026

Last month, my agency saved another $53,400 for Montana insurance consumers by denying unjustified rate increases.

Since July 2025, I've saved Montanans more than $18.6 million through this authority.

The latest episode of the Fraud Files Podcast is out now!Listen to the story of one Montana senior who made some smart d...
09/02/2026

The latest episode of the Fraud Files Podcast is out now!

Listen to the story of one Montana senior who made some smart decisions that helped mitigate her fraud loss.

It's not too late to register for our 2026 Insurance Summit at Fairmont Hot Springs!Check out the fantastic agenda below...
09/02/2026

It's not too late to register for our 2026 Insurance Summit at Fairmont Hot Springs!

Check out the fantastic agenda below, which includes the chance for attendees to earn CLE and CE credits.

https://csimt.gov/events/

Today, we celebrated three employees who have dedicated years of their lives to serving the people of Montana:- Amber Th...
09/01/2026

Today, we celebrated three employees who have dedicated years of their lives to serving the people of Montana:

- Amber Thorvilson (25 years)
- Erin Snyder (5 years)
- Matthew Eberhardt (5 years)

Thanks to all the hardworking public servants who keep this agency running!

I recently initiated the first market conduct review of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana in more than a decade.We s...
08/31/2026

I recently initiated the first market conduct review of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana in more than a decade.

We shouldn't wait that long between reviews of a company that insures hundreds of thousands of Montanans.

Timely examinations are a critical part of regulation.

Early bird pricing ends soon for our 2026 Insurance Summit at Fairmont Hot Springs!Join us for great sessions like "AI I...
08/28/2026

Early bird pricing ends soon for our 2026 Insurance Summit at Fairmont Hot Springs!

Join us for great sessions like "AI Is Not an Employee" with speaker Jason McKinley.

https://csimt.gov/events

I took swift action to protect Montanans by revoking the insurance license of a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of explo...
08/27/2026

I took swift action to protect Montanans by revoking the insurance license of a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of exploiting his position, including allegedly trading services for sexual favors.

As Auditor, I've made oversight of the bail bond industry a priority of my agency.

Meet one of the speakers for our 2026 Insurance Summit: Startup advisor and entrepreneur Eric Fulton will lead a session...
08/26/2026

Meet one of the speakers for our 2026 Insurance Summit:

Startup advisor and entrepreneur Eric Fulton will lead a session on Cybersecurity and the Economics of Deception.

Register by August 29th to take advantage of our early bird discounted pricing!

https://csimt.gov/events

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Helena, MT
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