ABOUT CSI
“From top to bottom, every member of our team does good, meaningful work.
—Commissioner Troy Downing
I’m humbled by the level of intelligence, heart and work ethic that I see daily.”
Our Vision & Mission
VISION
An accountable, responsive agency serving and safeguarding Montana consumers by regulating the insurance and securities industries, investigating fraud, and
prosecuting criminals.
MISSION
- Informing consumers and industry through education and outreach
- Providing responsive and meaningful customer service
- Investigating complaints and prosecuting fraud
- Supporting Montana by promoting industry innovation and removing unnecessary regulatory roadblocks and red tape
- Managing State Trust Lands for the ongoing benefit of public education and Montana industry and recreation that depends on responsible use of State land
CSI Overview
We are entrusted with protecting all Montanans from bad actors by regulating two of the state’s largest industries—securities and insurance. We strive to foster a thriving Montana industry marketplace through education, common-sense regulation, and equitable enforcement of the law with swift accountability for fraudsters and justice for their victims.
INSURANCE
- Educate consumers and industry on insurance matters
- Ensure compliance with the Montana Insurance Code
- Oversee industry conduct and insurance company financial solvency
- Investigate insurance complaints and fraud
- Assist producers, adjusters, and consultants with licensing and continuing education needs
- Review and approve insurance rates and policy form filings for compliance and actuarial soundness
SECURITIES
- Educate Montana’s consumers and investors on securities
- Investigate securities and financial fraud
- Encourage capital investment in Montana
- Oversee the securities industry for Montana’s Securities Act compliance
- Promote securities market uniformity through industry oversight
LEGAL
- Advise industry and the public on laws relating to our agency
- Oversee investigations into and prosecute violations of Montana’s insurance and security codes
- Serve as general counsel for the CSI