Nick Chrestenson | Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) September 17, 2025 Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) – Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the Montana Auditor’s Office, also known as the “CSI”, protected tens of thousands of Montanans from unwarranted …
August 25, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Joins Call for the SEC to Investigate Delisting CCP Based Insurers Helena, Mont. — Protecting Montana Consumers, Investors, and America’s National Security Interests. Montana State …
September 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Urges Congress to Protect Investment Contract Law and Pass the Support Anti-Fraud Enforcement Act Helena, Mont. — Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance …
David Jay | KTVQ Billings Photo by: KTVQ photo BILLINGS – Scams are costing Montana residents millions of dollars, according to state officials. One of the newer scams deals with cryptocurrency ATMs, which recently prompted the Billings Police Department …
Dan Astin | Livingston Enterprise August 21, 2025 LIVINGSTON — James Brown, Montana’s state auditor and commissioner of securities and insurance, visited Livingston and Big Timber this week and warned the public about scams involving cryptocurrency. “We …
Laurenz Busch | Bozeman Daily Chronicle August 26, 2025 In January, James Brown was sworn in as the 18th Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, a high-impact but often under-appreciated role focused on protecting consumers …
Montanans are about to face another steep increase in health insurance premiums — some plans may see costs rise by more than 20%. This increase will hit our small businesses, working families, and self-employed ranchers. In short, the people who need …
August 1, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montana State Auditor James Brown Issues Statement on Anticipated Affordable Care Act Rate Increases Helena, Mont. — The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor’s Office, is …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—Auditor James Brown joinedhis State Land Board colleagues to review and approve multiple projects benefiting the state’s trust beneficiaries and public institutions. The July Land Board meeting highlighted key …
NBC Montana Phil Howard MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana State Auditor James Brown is warning Montanans to stay cautious when investing in cryptocurrency or other digital currencies. Brown says his office received an uptick in complaints from residents who are …
Montana State Auditor James Brown (R-MT) served as host for insurance commissioners from all across the country in meetings that kicked off Tuesday in Big Sky. We got the chance to join Brown and other commissioners from across our region, including the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—At this month’s meeting of the Montana Land Board, an estimated $1.7 million in revenue was approved to directly support Montana’s public schools. This funding reflects the ongoing commitment of the Land Board to …
June 24, 2025June 15, 2025 June 15 marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — an opportunity for communities across Montana and the nation to shine a light on elder abuse and neglect. As Montana state auditor, I take financial exploitation of seniors …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—James Brown, Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, in coordination with securities regulators from Alabama, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, Texas, and Washington, today announced national settlements with …
Livingston Enterprise Dan Astin Enterprise Staff Writer James Brown, Montana’s state auditor and commissioner of securities and insurance, visited Livingston and Big Timber this week and warned the public about scams involving cryptocurrency. “We are …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, MT—James Brown, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor, announced additions to the Agency’s executive leadership team, naming Kirsten Madsen as Deputy Securities Commissioner, Erin Snyder as Deputy …
Montanans are facing a new reality: skyrocketing homeowners’ insurance premiums and an escalating wildfire threat. According to the National Association of Realtors, Montana may experience the fifth-highest state increase in homeowners’ insurance rates …
Phil Howard | NBC Montana Montana State Auditor James Brown is announcing a settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation for improper retirement fund distributions. The settlement follows a multi-state investigation that started in 2021, when the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana – At its regular May meeting, the Montana Board of Land Commissioners approved an estimated $12 million in new revenues to support Montana’s public schools and other state trust land beneficiaries. “Today’s project …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Sanders (406) 444-3778 Helena, Montana – James Brown, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor, announced a settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., …
