Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 48.13 - Investments.
48.13.005 - Purpose—Application.

RCW 48.13.005
Purpose—Application.

(1) The purpose of chapter 188, Laws of 2011 is to protect and to further the interests of insureds, creditors, and the general public by providing, with minimum interference with management initiative and judgment, prudent standards for the development and administration of insurer investment programs.
(2) Chapter 188, Laws of 2011 and the rules adopted to interpret and implement it apply to domestic insurers, United States branches of alien insurers entered through this state, alien insurers admitted and using this state as their port of entry, domestic fraternal benefit societies formed pursuant to chapter 48.36A RCW, domestic health care service contractors formed pursuant to chapter 48.44 RCW, domestic health maintenance organizations formed pursuant to chapter 48.46 RCW, and domestic self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements formed pursuant to chapter 48.125 RCW.
(3) Separate accounts established in accordance with RCW 48.18A.020 shall be evaluated separately pursuant to that section.

[ 2011 c 188 § 1.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 48 - Insurance

Chapter 48.13 - Investments.

48.13.005 - Purpose—Application.

48.13.009 - Definitions.

48.13.021 - Minimum financial security benchmark—Determination of amount.

48.13.031 - Investment of funds—Board of directors—Judgment and care—Internal controls and procedures.

48.13.041 - Determining whether an investment portfolio or investment policy is prudent.

48.13.051 - Written investment policy required—Annual review—Contents.

48.13.061 - Classes of investments—Description—Rules.

48.13.071 - Limitations on investments—Special rules for certain investments.

48.13.081 - Investments in securities of different currencies.

48.13.091 - Prohibited investments.

48.13.101 - Satisfaction of the minimum asset requirement—When assets may be counted.

48.13.111 - Commissioner's powers—Requirements of persons subject to regulation.

48.13.121 - Commissioner may retain experts—Insurer's expense.

48.13.131 - When investment practices are not in compliance—Commissioner's authority.

48.13.141 - Aggrieved insurer—Request for hearing.

48.13.151 - Confidentiality of investment policy information.

48.13.161 - Chapter prevails over other statutes—Valuation of assets.

48.13.171 - Rule making—Special investment restrictions.

48.13.350 - Written record of investments—Contents.

48.13.360 - Investments of foreign and alien insurers.

48.13.450 - Safeguarding securities—Definitions.

48.13.455 - Safeguarding securities—Deposit in a clearing corporation—Certificates—Records.

48.13.460 - Safeguarding securities—Authorized methods of holding securities.

48.13.465 - Safeguarding securities—Requirement to receive a confirmation.

48.13.470 - Safeguarding securities—Broker executing a trade—Time limits.

48.13.475 - Safeguarding securities—Maintenance with a custodian—Commissioner may order transfer—Challenge to order—Standing at hearing or for judicial review.

48.13.480 - Safeguarding securities—Insurance company's securities—Written agreement with custodian—Required terms.

48.13.490 - Safeguarding securities—Rules.

48.13.900 - Effective date—2011 c 188.