Key Takeaways
- The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is ELECTED to a 4-year term - one of only 11 states with an elected commissioner
- The CSI is also known as the State Auditor - one of five statewide elected offices in Montana
- Montana does NOT require pre-license education
- Pearson VUE administers Montana insurance licensing exams
- All first-time applicants must be digitally fingerprinted
Last updated: January 2026
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI)
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Montana has a unique regulatory structure where the insurance commissioner is elected by voters, not appointed.
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI)
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is responsible for:
- Regulating insurance companies doing business in Montana
- Licensing and regulating insurance producers
- Overseeing securities regulation
- Monitoring insurer solvency
- Investigating consumer complaints
- Enforcing insurance laws
CSI Leadership
The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is:
- ELECTED by Montana voters to a 4-year term
- Also holds the title of State Auditor
- One of five statewide elected offices in Montana
- Office located in Helena, MT
Exam Tip: Montana is one of only 11 states with an ELECTED insurance commissioner. The Commissioner also serves as the State Auditor - this dual role is unique to Montana.
Montana's Elected Offices
Montana has five statewide elected officials:
| Office | Selection |
|---|---|
| Governor | Elected |
| Lieutenant Governor | Elected |
| Attorney General | Elected |
| Secretary of State | Elected |
| State Auditor/CSI | Elected |
Regulatory Authority
The CSI regulates under the Montana Insurance Code:
| Area | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Producer licensing, insurer regulation |
| Securities | Broker-dealer and investment adviser regulation |
| Consumer Protection | Complaint investigation, fraud prevention |
Contact Information
- Address: Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, 840 Helena Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
- Phone: (406) 444-2040
- Website: csimt.gov
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