All premium rates filed under RCW
48.29.147 and this chapter must include all costs related to the title insurance transaction, including the costs to:
(1) Maintain the tract indexes;
(2) Search and examine the title or title to be insured;
(3) Issue preliminary commitments;
(4) Determine that each insured estate has been created, conveyed or modified as shown in the policy;
(5) Evaluate coverage and amend the policy as needed with appropriate and reasonable exceptions, conditions or modifications; and
(6) Any other direct or indirect cost associated with performing these activities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 and
48.29.005. WSR 10-15-092 (Matter No. R 2009-01), § 284-29A-090, filed 7/20/10, effective 8/20/10.]