Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 48.01 - Initial Provisions.
48.01.030 - Public interest.

RCW 48.01.030
Public interest.

The business of insurance is one affected by the public interest, requiring that all persons be actuated by good faith, abstain from deception, and practice honesty and equity in all insurance matters. Upon the insurer, the insured, their providers, and their representatives rests the duty of preserving inviolate the integrity of insurance.

[ 1995 c 285 § 16; 1947 c 79 § .01.03; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.01.03.]
NOTES:

Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 48 - Insurance

Chapter 48.01 - Initial Provisions.

48.01.010 - Short title.

48.01.020 - Scope of code.

48.01.030 - Public interest.

48.01.035 - "Developmental disability" defined.

48.01.040 - "Insurance" defined.

48.01.050 - "Insurer" defined.

48.01.053 - "Issuer" defined.

48.01.060 - "Insurance transaction" defined.

48.01.070 - "Person" defined.

48.01.080 - Penalties.

48.01.100 - Existing officers.

48.01.110 - Existing licenses.

48.01.120 - Existing insurance forms.

48.01.130 - Existing actions, violations.

48.01.140 - Headings.

48.01.150 - Particular provisions prevail.

48.01.160 - Repealed acts not revived.

48.01.170 - Effective date—1947 c 79.

48.01.180 - Adopted children—Insurance coverage.

48.01.190 - Immunity from civil liability.

48.01.220 - Behavioral health administrative services organizations—Exemption.

48.01.230 - Eligibility for coverage or making payments may not be contingent on eligibility for medical assistance.

48.01.235 - Enrollment of a child under the health plan of the child's parent—Requirements—Restrictions.

48.01.250 - Assistance or services in exchange for dues, assessments, or periodic or lump sum payments—Certificate of authority required—Certain travel or automobile services excepted—Violations.

48.01.260 - Health benefit plans—Carriers—Clarification.

48.01.270 - PACE programs—Exemption.

48.01.280 - Private air ambulance service—Subscription service—Exempt when conditions are met.