An owner may apply to be licensed as a self-service storage insurance producer under, and if in compliance with, this chapter by filing the following documents with the commissioner:

(1) A written application for licensure, signed by the applicant or by an officer of the applicant, in the form prescribed by the commissioner that includes a listing of all locations at which the owner intends to offer, sell, or solicit self-service storage insurance; and

(2)(a) A certificate by the insurer that is to be named in self-service storage insurance producer license, stating that the insurer:

(i) Has satisfied itself that the named applicant is trustworthy and competent to act as its self-service storage insurance producer, limited to this purpose;

(ii) Has reviewed the employee training and education program required by RCW 48.170.070(1)(c) and that it satisfies the statutory requirements; and

(iii) Will appoint the applicant to act as its self-service storage insurance producer to offer, sell, or solicit self-service storage insurance, if the license for which the applicant is applying is issued by the commissioner.

(b) The certification shall be subscribed by an authorized representative of the insurer on a form prescribed by the commissioner.