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Producer and adjuster licensing requirements (R 2024-06)
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/producer-and-adjuster-licensing-requirements-r-2024-06
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The proposed rule will update Chapter 284-17 WAC to ensure producer and adjuster licensing requirements are clear, relevant and aligned with Title 48…, Adopted filed Oct. 1, 2024, CR 103 to R 2024-06 (PDF, 232.61 KB) Concise explanatory statement for producer and adjuster licensing requirements (R 2024-06) (PDF, 221.16 KB), Public hearing on Sept. 24, 2024, The public hearing was held Sept. 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. PST., Proposed rulemaking filed August 05, 2024, CR-102 for R2024-06 (PDF, 368.10 KB) The comment period for the CR-102 ended September 26, 2024 No comments were submitted., Prepublication draft released June 26, 2024, The comment period for the pre-publication draft ended , July 11, 2024, . No comments were submitted. Prepublication draft for R 2024-06 (PDF, 229.41 KB), Notice to start rulemaking filed June 17, 2024, CR-101 for R 2024-06 (PDF, 82.70 KB), Comments, Comments for the CR-101 closed Aug. 2, 2024. No comments were submitted., See Also, Regulations - Washington Administrative Code Laws - Revised Code of Washington Sign up to receive updates, Need more help?, Contact the rules coordinator
Producer Licensing and Oversight
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/producer-licensing-and-oversight
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About OIC Connect with us Online services and tools Laws & Rules We protect Washington state consumers by making sure applicants, licensees and…, Producer Licensing and Oversight, Call us: 360-725-7144 Send Producer Licensing and Oversight your licensing questions Print your license More licensing information, Pre-licensing and continuing education, Call us: 360-725-7146 Send Producer Licensing and Oversight your education questions Get education Provide education, Surplus line brokers, Call us: 360-725-7156 Send Producer Licensing and Oversight your surplus line questions, Producer Advisory Committee, Producer Advisory Committee information, See also, Licensing information (apply or renew) Licensee (business entity and individual) login, Need more help?, Call us at 360-725-7144 Contact Producer Licensing and Oversight
Appeal a coverage or payment decision
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/appeal-coverage-or-payment-decision
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For Consumers You have the right to appeal if you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, your Medicare Advantage plan or your…, What you can appeal , You can file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) if you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by your Medicare…, If you decide to appeal , It is important that you verify your claims information is correct on your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits forms. These should detail…, More information on the appeals process , These resources on Medicare's website can help you navigate the appeals process: How do I file an appeal? Original Medicare appeals Medicare prescription…, See also, Need help paying for Medicare?, Need more help?, Contact the Washington state SHIBA program Get free Medicare help from SHIBA Call SHIBA at 800-562-6900
What to do if you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/what-do-if-youre-hit-uninsured-or-underinsured-driver
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For Consumers If you're the victim of a hit-and-run or in an accident with a driver who doesn't have insurance or not enough coverage, here's what you need…, What to do if you're in accident, If there are injuries, Immediately call 911 and request emergency assistance., Never leave the scene of the accident, Don't leave the scene without calling the police, even if there are no visible injuries and the accident seems minor., Get as much information as possible, If you have a cell phone with a camera, take pictures of the vehicle's damage. Document as much information as possible about the accident, the other…, Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, If your auto policy includes uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage , you can file a claim with your company. Your collision and personal injury…, What to do if you don't have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, Your auto policy might not include uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If you don't have this coverage, you'll need to rely on other coverage you…, See also, What to expect when you file an auto insurance claim What if I can't find auto coverage? Request a collision report from the Washington State Patrol, Need more help?, Call us at 800-562-6900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday Live chat with us Contact us to ask an insurance question
New rules for companies in 2024
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/new-rules-companies-2024
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For Insurers & Regulated Entities Insurers and other Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) regulated companies should be aware of several new…, Effective during calendar year 2024:, Premium change transparency (R 2022-01) eff 6-1-2024 Consolidated health care rulemaking (R 2023-07) eff 1-1-2024 Best interest standard for annuities (R…, See also, Proposed rules Technical assistance advisories and emergency orders, Need more help?, Call 360-725-7200 Contact Company Supervision
Comments on R 2024-03
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/comments-r-2024-03
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The following comments were submitted on the CR-101 . CR-101 comments on R 2024-03 Organization Submitted by Providence Health Plan (PDF, 213.48 KB) Tara…, See Also, Regulations - Washington Administrative Code Laws - Revised Code of Washington Sign up to receive updates, Need more help?, Contact the rules coordinator
Surplus line broker - individual resident
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/surplus-line-broker-individual-resident
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For Producers A surplus line broker sells insurance products for insurance carriers that are not admitted in Washington state. See RCW 48.15.070 . You can…, Resources to help you prepare for your exam, Start by reviewing the exam content outline (PDF, 83.64 KB) . This should help you determine where to focus your studies., Law and rules, You'll want to be familiar with the following regulations: RCW 48.15 - Unauthorized Insurers RCW 48.18.170 - "Premium" defined RCW 48.18.230 - Binders-…, Insurance company annual statements, It's a good idea to make sure you're familiar with the information on an insurance company annual statement (PDF, 3.83 MB) , especially the sections…, Insurance Regulatory Information Systems (IRIS), IRIS ratios are a topic featured in the exam. There are 13 ratios. Review pages 13-34 in the Insurance Regulatory Information Systems (IRIS) Ratios Manual…, Lloyd's of London, Topics related to this company include: Surplus lines markets London market - Lloyd's brokers, United States trust fund, underwriters and syndicates Learn…, Surplus Line Association of Washington, This association offers classes pertaining to all of these topics. If you'd like to attend, visit their website or contact them: Joy Erven, CEO and…, See also, Individual license fees Surplus line broker reporting and tax requirements, Need more help?, Call us at 360-725-7144, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday Contact Producer Licensing and Oversight
The insurance commissioner’s work on climate risk and insurance
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-commissioners-work-climate-risk-and-insurance
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For Consumers, How will insurance be affected by climate change?, National and international climate work, Commissioner Kreidler has maintained a leadership role on climate change and insurance at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) since…, Evaluating insurers' climate risk, Commissioner Kreidler helped create the NAIC's Climate Risk Disclosure Survey. Since 2010, the OIC has partnered with other states to require insurers with…, See also, How climate change affects your insurance, Need more help?, Contact the climate change policy advisor
Learn about Medicare
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Learn more about the different parts of Medicare and the coverage options available for you., For Consumers, See also, Get free Medicare help from SHIBA Everything you need to know about Medicare podcast, Need more help?, Get free Medicare help from SHIBA Call us at 800-562-6900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday Contact the Washington state SHIBA program
2024 adopted rules
https://www.insurance.wa.gov/2024-adopted-rules
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About OIC Connect with us Online services and tools Laws & Rules The rules below were adopted in 2024. "Adopted" indicates the date the rule was…, Producer and adjuster licensing requirements (R 2024-06), Adopted: Oct. 1, 2024 Effective: Nov. 1, 2024 Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-06 (PDF, 232.61 KB) Amended WAC: WAC 284-17-009, 284-17-011, 284-17-055, 284…, Insurer Holding Company Act (R 2024-04), Adopted: Sept. 17, 2024 Effective: Oct. 18, 2024 Complete text: CR 103 to R 2024-04 (PDF, 168.96 KB) Amended WAC: WAC 284-18-447, see also, Insurance laws and rules Insurance laws and rules (leg.wa.gov), need more help?, Find a law or rule (www.leg.wa.gov) Contact the rules coordinator