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Montana

James Brown

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor

Western Zone

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James Brown was elected by the people of Montana to serve as State Auditor on Nov. 5, 2024. He was sworn into office on Jan. 6, 2025.

As Montana's 18th State Auditor, Brown pledges to build on the solid record of his predecessor, Commissioner Troy Downing, to promote consumer education and consumer advocacy, work to lower insurance costs by promoting competition, reduce the regulatory burden on Montana businesses, and hold bad actors accountable.

Commissioner Brown most recently served the people of Montana as president of the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC). Prior to assuming public office, Commissioner Brown owned and operated his own law firm.

Commissioner Brown earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Seattle University School of Law, a master’s degree in tax law from the University of Washington School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Montana.

The Montana State Auditor's Office is an accountable, responsive agency serving and safeguarding Montana consumers by regulating the insurance and securities industries, investigating fraud, and prosecuting criminals.

Office Information
Main

840 Helena Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
United States

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  • Department

    Category

    Contact

    Phone

    Email

  • Montana

    James Brown
    Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor

    CommissionerBrown@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Mary Belcher
    Deputy State Auditor

    (406) 444-5789

    Mary.Belcher@MT.gov

  • Montana

    Molly Plummer
    Chief of Staff

    (406) 444-2042

    Molly.Plummer@MT.gov

  • Montana

    Amber Thorvilson
    Chief Financial Officer

    (406) 444-1867

    athorvilson@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Kate Ellis
    Interim Chief Legal Counsel

    406-444-5223

    Cya56@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Consumer Complaints and Inquiries

    Ted Bidon
    Insurance Consumer Services Bureau Chief & Investigations

    (404) 444-0385

    tbidon@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Investigations

    Ted Bidon
    Insurance Consumer Services Bureau Chief & Investigations

    (404) 444-0385

    tbidon@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Accounting Services

    Karen Pocha-Melby
    Accountant

    (406) 444-2041

    karen.pochamelby2@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Examinations - Financial

    Kari Leonard
    Examinations Bureau Chief

    (404) 444-2895

    kleonard2@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Vacant

  • Montana

    Human Resources

    Michelle Flynn
    Human Resources Generalist

    (404) 444-5221

    michelle.flynn@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Communications

    Laura Shirtliff
    Communications, Digital & Creative Services Director

    (406) 444-0903

    Laura.Shirtliff@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Media Relations/Public Information

    Laura Shirtliff
    Communications, Digital & Creative Services Director

    (406) 444-0903

    Laura.Shirtliff@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Government Affairs & Communication

    Frank Cote
    Interim Deputy Insurance Commissioner & Government Affairs Director

    (406) 444-3412

    frank.cote@mt.gov

  • Montana

    InsurTech

    Frank Cote
    Interim Deputy Insurance Commissioner & Government Affairs Director

    (406) 444-3412

    frank.cote@mt.gov

  • Montana

    º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Liaison

    Frank Cote
    Interim Deputy Insurance Commissioner & Government Affairs Director

    (406) 444-3412

    frank.cote@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Market Conduct

    David Dachs
    Bureau Chief of Insurance Services- Forms, Licensing & Market Conduct

    (406) 444-9722

    ddachs@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Policy and Form Filing

    David Dachs
    Bureau Chief of Insurance Services- Forms, Licensing & Market Conduct

    (406) 444-9722

    ddachs@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Annual Statements and Company Licensing

    Tavin Mogus
    Exams Compliance Technician

    (404) 444-3469

    tmogus@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Premium Tax

    Tavin Mogus
    Exams Compliance Technician

    (404) 444-3469

    tmogus@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Rate Filing - Life & Health

    Mari L. Kindberg
    Rate Bureau Chief - Property and Casualty, Life and Health

    (406) 444-5220

    mkindberg@mt.gov

  • Montana

    Rate Filing - Property & Casualty

    Mari L. Kindberg
    Rate Bureau Chief - Property and Casualty, Life and Health

    (406) 444-5220

    mkindberg@mt.gov

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