Washington Administrative Code
2019 Archive

Chapter 284-17 WAC
Last Update: 11/29/18

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
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WAC Sections
284-17-001Definitions.
284-17-005Address of record.
284-17-009Limited line credit insurance.
284-17-011Limited line of travel insurance.
284-17-015Variable life and variable annuity products—Standards for resident licenses.
LICENSING PROCESSES
284-17-035Specialty producer license—Portable electronics.
284-17-046Specialty producer license—Portable electronics renewal process.
284-17-055Electronic submission of licensing processes—Implementation dates.
284-17-065Required email address for licensing transactions.
EXAMINATIONS
284-17-120Resident insurance producer licensees—Examination required, procedures.
284-17-122Applications for nonresident insurance producer licenses.
284-17-123Resident and nonresident adjuster licenses.
284-17-124Examination for limited line surety and limited line credit insurance license required.
284-17-125Prohibited acts or practices by license examinees.
284-17-130Admittance to examination.
284-17-175Education referrals.
INSURANCE CONTINUING EDUCATION
284-17-200Insurance continuing education—Purpose.
284-17-210Definitions.
LICENSEES
284-17-220Insurance continuing education required—Resident licensees.
284-17-222Continuing insurance education exemptions.
284-17-224Insurance continuing education—Required credit hours—Producers.
284-17-226Required proof of completion of a course—Certificate of completion.
284-17-250Repeating an insurance continuing education course.
284-17-252No carry-over of excess continuing education credits.
284-17-254Waiver of the insurance continuing education requirements.
284-17-256Approved credits for insurance education instructors.
284-17-262Certification by insurer of completion of long-term care insurance education.
284-17-264Reciprocity—Application of long-term care credits to continuing education requirement.
284-17-265Sales of annuities—Insurance producer training.
INSURANCE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS
284-17-270Insurance continuing education providers and continuing education program coordinators—Standards and approval.
284-17-272Responsibilities of an approved insurance continuing education provider.
284-17-273Continuing insurance education attendance register.
284-17-276Continuing insurance education provider numbers.
284-17-277Insurance continuing education records.
284-17-278Approval of an insurance continuing education course.
284-17-279Denial, cancellation or nonrenewal of an insurance continuing education course.
284-17-281Insurance continuing education course attendance requirements.
284-17-282Insurance continuing education course numbers.
284-17-284Insurance designation courses.
284-17-286Insurance continuing education course credit hours.
284-17-292Certificates of completion of insurance continuing education courses—Form.
284-17-294Renewal—Insurance continuing education provider.
284-17-296Renewal—Approval of an insurance continuing education course.
284-17-297Continuing education providers may not make substantive changes to approved insurance continuing education courses.
284-17-299Audit of insurance continuing education providers, courses and records.
284-17-302Actions by an insurance continuing education provider that may result in a fine.
284-17-303Advertising a continuing education course.
284-17-304Revocation or suspension of approval of an insurance continuing education provider—Probation—Reinstatement.
284-17-306Grounds for revocation or suspension of approval of an insurance continuing education course.
284-17-312NAIC Uniform Continuing Education Reciprocity Agreement.
RENEWALS, APPOINTMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS
284-17-422Reciprocity for nonresident insurance producers holding licenses for lines of authority in the home state that are not issued in this state.
284-17-423Term of initial and reinstated individual license.
284-17-429Appointments and affiliations of licensees.
284-17-435Notification of appointments and affiliations.
284-17-439Notice that a licensee is not eligible for an electronic appointment or affiliation.
284-17-443Renewal of appointments or affiliations.
284-17-445Termination of an appointment or affiliation by an insurer or business entity.
284-17-449Termination of an affiliation for cause.
284-17-467Consequences—Insurance producers not eligible for appointment by the insurer.
284-17-473Affiliation requirements.
284-17-476License requirements for business entity affiliations.
284-17-483Termination of an appointment or affiliation by an insurance producer.
284-17-490Late renewal or reinstatement.
PRELICENSING INSURANCE EDUCATION
284-17-505Definitions.
284-17-510Prelicensing insurance education requirement.
284-17-515Waiver of the prelicensing insurance education requirement—Equivalent education.
284-17-516Home self-study—Candidate, course materials and approved providers.
284-17-517Home self-study—Materials, course standards.
284-17-520Certificates of completion required for admittance to licensing exam—Passing score report must be provided to the commissioner.
284-17-530Requirements applicable to all prelicensing insurance education providers.
284-17-535Program director's qualifications and responsibilities.
284-17-537Prelicensing insurance education instructor qualifications and responsibilities.
284-17-539Certificates of completion of a prelicensing insurance education course.
284-17-540Requirements applicable to independent prelicensing insurance education providers.
284-17-545Requirements applicable to insurer-based prelicensing education providers.
284-17-547Renewal—Prelicensing insurance education provider.
284-17-550Prelicensing insurance education course standards.
284-17-551Prelicensing insurance education—Candidate information bulletin.
284-17-560Providers denied approval.
284-17-565Suspension or revocation of approved prelicensing insurance education providers.
284-17-572Fee.
284-17-574 Prelicensing insurance education provider numbers.
284-17-576Actions by a prelicensing insurance education provider that may result in a fine.
284-17-578Reinstatement of approval of a prelicensing insurance education provider.
284-17-580Grounds for revocation or suspension of approval of a prelicensing insurance education course.
MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
284-17-600Licensing requirements for insurance producers who maintain more than one place of business in the state.
284-17-603Designated responsible licensed person.
284-17-605Purpose.
284-17-610Insurance producers and business entities home state.
284-17-620Loans from insurance clients—Reasonable arrangements.
284-17-625Documentation of consent to remuneration in addition to a fee where insurance is purchased over the telephone or by electronic means.
284-17-630Display of licenses.
CROP ADJUSTERS
284-17-700Definitions.
284-17-705Crop adjuster prelicensing education and examination requirements.
284-17-720Crop adjuster license renewal requirements.
284-17-730Crop adjusters who are salaried employees of an insurance company or of a managing general agent.
284-17-735Limited conversion to crop adjuster license.
SHARING COMMISSIONS
284-17-805Charitable contributions.
284-17-810Lead cards and mailing lists.
284-17-825Referrals.
284-17-835Promotional games of chance.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
284-17-010Application. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-010, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-020Definitions. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-020, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-030Prohibited actions. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-030, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-040Filings required. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-040, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-045Review not approval. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-045, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-050Filing precondition to solicitation. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-050, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-060Exclusions. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-060, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-070Examination powers not diminished. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-070, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-080Enforcement. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-080, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-090Severability. [Order R-68-12, § 284-17-090, filed 1/13/69.] Repealed by Order R77-4, filed 6/17/77.
284-17-100Agent, solicitor or adjuster examination scheduling and fees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 80-01-011 (Order R 79-6), § 284-17-100, filed 12/12/79.] Repealed by WSR 82-10-016 (Order R 82-2), filed 4/28/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-110Reexamination after failure to pass examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 80-01-011 (Order R 79-6), § 284-17-110, filed 12/12/79.] Repealed by WSR 82-10-016 (Order R 82-2), filed 4/28/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-121Qualifications of agents of insurers authorized to transact more than one line of insurance—Exceptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-121, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 90-04-060 (Order R 90-1), § 284-17-121, filed 2/2/90, effective 3/5/90.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-135Reexamination after failure to pass. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 88-23-063 (Order R 88-11), § 284-17-135, filed 11/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 98-06-022 (Matter No. R 97-7), filed 2/23/98, effective 3/26/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.130.
284-17-228What is required for a self-study course? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-228, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-14-034 (Matter No. R-2009-03), filed 6/24/09, effective 7/25/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150.
284-17-230May I take any approved continuing education course? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-230, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-230, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-230, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-232When must I meet the continuing education requirement? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-232, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-234What happens if I am late renewing my license? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-234, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-235Exception to the advanced approval requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 88-01-074 (Order R 87-12), § 284-17-235, filed 12/18/87, effective 3/1/88.] Repealed by WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040.
284-17-236What happens if my renewal is received prior to expiration but is incomplete due to the submission of an invalid course(s), an incorrect fee or noncompletion of the renewal notice? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-236, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-238What happens if I do not meet the continuing education requirement? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-238, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-240Can I reinstate my license? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-240, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7, 10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-240, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-242How long do I have to keep the course completion certificates? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-242, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-244Request for approval of attendance at an insurance related education course that is not preapproved and is given by a nonapproved insurance education provider. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-244, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-244, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 15-13-061 (Matter No. R 2014-02), filed 6/10/15, effective 7/11/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, 48.17.150(1), and 48.01.030.
284-17-246Approval of continuing insurance education credit for insurance related college courses. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-246, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-246, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 15-13-061 (Matter No. R 2014-02), filed 6/10/15, effective 7/11/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, 48.17.150(1), and 48.01.030.
284-17-248How long are my certificates of completion valid? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-248, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-258Long-term care education requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.83.070, 48.83.110, 48.83.120, 48.83.130(1), and 48.83.140 (4)(a). WSR 08-24-019 (Matter No. R 2008-09), § 284-17-258, filed 11/24/08, effective 12/25/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-258, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-19-040 (Matter No. R 2011-12), filed 9/13/11, effective 10/14/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.005.
284-17-260Resident and nonresident agents required to complete the long-term care education requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.83.070, 48.83.110, 48.83.120, 48.83.130(1), and 48.83.140 (4)(a). WSR 08-24-019 (Matter No. R 2008-09), § 284-17-260, filed 11/24/08, effective 12/25/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-260, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-260, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-260, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-260, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 11-19-040 (Matter No. R 2011-12), filed 9/13/11, effective 10/14/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.005.
284-17-274Fee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-274, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-274, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 15-13-061 (Matter No. R 2014-02), filed 6/10/15, effective 7/11/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, 48.17.150(1), and 48.01.030.
284-17-275Courses not approved. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-275, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89; WSR 88-01-074 (Order R 87-12), § 284-17-275, filed 12/18/87, effective 3/1/88.] Repealed by WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040.
284-17-280What courses are eligible for approval? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-280, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-280, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-280, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-288What attendance records must the provider maintain? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-288, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-290How long must the provider maintain the attendance or purchase and completion records? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-290, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-290, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-290, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-290, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-298Must I submit an electronic attendance roster? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-298, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-300Continuing education advisory committee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-300, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-041 (Matter R 98-01), filed 4/14/98, effective 5/15/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.44.040, 48.46.200 and 48.44.050.
284-17-301Does the commissioner have the authority to levy a fine against a CE provider or revoke or suspend a CE provider's approval? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-301, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-308May I advertise a course prior to approval? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-308, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-310Content of a course advertisements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-310, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-310, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-310, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89; WSR 82-10-016 (Order R 82-2), § 284-17-310, filed 4/28/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150. WSR 81-18-049 (Order R 81-5), § 284-17-310, filed 8/31/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-310, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 16-12-034 (Matter No. R 2016-03), filed 5/24/16, effective 6/24/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, and 48.17.150(1).
284-17-320What are the qualifications of an instructor? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.150, 48.17.563, 48.85.040. WSR 05-07-091 (Matter No. R 2004-04), § 284-17-320, filed 3/17/05, effective 4/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-320, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-19-037 (Order R 89-10), § 284-17-320, filed 9/15/89, effective 10/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.17.150 as amended by 1979 ex.s. c 269 §§ 7,10. WSR 80-04-042 (Order R 80-3), § 284-17-320, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-400Renewal dates for agents, brokers, solicitors and adjusters. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-400, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 84-19-022 (Order R 84-3), § 284-17-400, filed 9/12/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 1979 ex.s. c 269 § 10. WSR 80-04-041 (Order R 80-4), § 284-17-400, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii).
284-17-410Appointment renewal and termination procedures for insurance agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-410, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 84-19-022 (Order R 84-3), § 284-17-410, filed 9/12/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 1979 ex.s. c 269 § 10. WSR 80-04-041 (Order R 80-4), § 284-17-410, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii).
284-17-420Appointment, affiliation and renewal procedures for licensed persons empowered to exercise the authority conferred to a corporate or firm licensee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.01.030, 48.02.060(3), 48.14.010, 48.17.150(2), 48.17.160 (1)(5) and 48.17.500(3). WSR 94-14-033 (Order R 94-14), § 284-17-420, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/29/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 84-19-022 (Order R 84-3), § 284-17-420, filed 9/12/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 1979 ex.s. c 269 § 10. WSR 80-04-041 (Order R 80-4), § 284-17-420, filed 3/20/80.] Repealed by WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii).
284-17-421Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-421, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-421, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-425How long are initial and reinstated business entity licenses in effect? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-425, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-427What is the renewal period for a license? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-427, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-431What is the renewal period for an appointment? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-431, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-433How long is an appointment effective? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-433, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-437Appointments of agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-437, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-437, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-441Notice to an insurer if an agent is not eligible for an appointment if the appointment was not submitted electronically. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-441, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-441, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-447Termination of an appointment by an agent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-447, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-447, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-451What information must be provided relating to a "for cause" termination? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-451, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-453What conduct constitutes "for cause"? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-453, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-455Agent must be licensed for all lines of authority of the appointing insurer. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-455, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-455, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-457Authority of an agent to act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf before notifying the commissioner of the appointment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-457, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-457, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-459How long may a licensed agent act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf before notifying the commissioner of the appointment? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-459, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-461May a licensed agent act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf before notifying the commissioner of the appointment if the notice of appointment is not submitted electronically? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-461, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-463Who is responsible for ensuring that the agent is eligible for appointment? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-463, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-469Is the insurer responsible for the acts of the agent during the period of time the agent is acting as a representative of the insurer or soliciting insurance on its behalf? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-469, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-471What are the consequences if the commissioner is not notified of the appointment within thirty calendar days after the date the agent has signed the first application for insurance for submission to the insurer and the agent continues to act as a representative of the insurer or solicit insurance on its behalf? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-471, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-475Must an individual licensee who is affiliated with a business entity license be individually appointed by insurers if the business entity is appointed by the insurer? [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-475, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-477Valid period of an affiliation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-477, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-477, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-479Termination of an affiliation by a business entity. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-479, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-479, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-481Requirements for termination of an affiliation by a business entity "for cause." [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-481, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-481, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-482Information to be provided relating to a "for cause" termination to the commissioner. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-482, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). WSR 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-482, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-552Life insurance curriculum. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150. WSR 91-12-033 (Order R 91-3), § 284-17-552, filed 6/3/91, effective 7/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.070. WSR 89-01-055 (Order R 88-14), § 284-17-552, filed 12/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-553Disability insurance curriculum. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150. WSR 91-12-033 (Order R 91-3), § 284-17-553, filed 6/3/91, effective 7/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.070. WSR 89-01-055 (Order R 88-14), § 284-17-553, filed 12/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-554Casualty insurance curriculum. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150. WSR 91-12-033 (Order R 91-3), § 284-17-554, filed 6/3/91, effective 7/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.070. WSR 89-01-055 (Order R 88-14), § 284-17-554, filed 12/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-555Property insurance curriculum. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.150. WSR 91-12-033 (Order R 91-3), § 284-17-555, filed 6/3/91, effective 7/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.070. WSR 89-01-055 (Order R 88-14), § 284-17-555, filed 12/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005.
284-17-570Implementation dates. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. WSR 89-14-045 (Order R 89-8), § 284-17-570, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.070. WSR 89-01-055 (Order R 88-14), § 284-17-570, filed 12/16/88.] Repealed by WSR 98-11-088 (Matter No. R 98-5), filed 5/20/98, effective 6/20/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060.
284-17-650Transition rules—July 1, 2009. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005. WSR 09-02-073 (Matter No. R 2008-06), § 284-17-650, filed 1/6/09, effective 7/1/09.] Repealed by WSR 11-04-067 (Matter No. R 2010-07), filed 1/28/11, effective 2/28/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.15.015 and 48.17.005.
284-17-800Charitable contributions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, and 48.17.490. WSR 14-17-026 (Matter No. R 2012-16), § 284-17-800, filed 8/12/14, effective 7/1/15.] Repealed by WSR 16-01-024 (Matter No. R 2015-07), filed 12/7/15, effective 1/7/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.005 and RCW 48.17.490.
284-17-820Referrals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, and 48.17.490. WSR 14-17-026 (Matter No. R 2012-16), § 284-17-820, filed 8/12/14, effective 7/1/15.] Repealed by WSR 16-01-024 (Matter No. R 2015-07), filed 12/7/15, effective 1/7/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.005 and RCW 48.17.490.
284-17-830Promotional games of chance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.17.005, and 48.17.490. WSR 14-17-026 (Matter No. R 2012-16), § 284-17-830, filed 8/12/14, effective 7/1/15.] Repealed by WSR 16-01-024 (Matter No. R 2015-07), filed 12/7/15, effective 1/7/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.17.005 and RCW 48.17.490.