RCW 48.201.010 Findings—Intent—2021 c 281. The legislature finds that creating a framework for Washington private entities and public institutions of higher education to manage their risks through captive insurers will facilitate the growth and safety of those entities and protect the public interest. The legislature further finds that captive insurance promotes prudent risk management and […]
RCW 48.201.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Affiliate” means an entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with another entity, such as a parent or a subsidiary corporation. “Affiliate” also means any person that holds an insured interest because […]
RCW 48.201.030 Eligible captive insurer—Registration. (1) Within 120 days after May 12, 2021, or, if later, within 120 days after first issuing a policy that covers Washington risks, an entity acting as an eligible captive insurer must register with the commissioner. (2) The commissioner will approve an eligible captive insurer’s registration if the commissioner determines […]
RCW 48.201.040 Tax on premiums—Remittance. (1) On or before the first day of March of each year, a registered eligible captive insurer must remit to the state treasurer through the commissioner a tax in the amount of two percent of the premiums, exclusive of returned premiums and sums collected to cover federal and state taxes […]
RCW 48.201.050 Commissioner’s enforcement authority. (1) The commissioner is authorized to make use of any of the powers established under Title 48 RCW to enforce the laws of this state. This includes, but is not limited to, the commissioner’s administrative authority to investigate, issue subpoenas, conduct depositions and hearings, issue orders, impose penalties, and seek […]
RCW 48.201.060 Commissioner’s rule-making authority. The commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement chapter 281, Laws of 2021. [ 2021 c 281 § 6.] NOTES: Effective date—2021 c 281: See note following RCW 48.201.010.
