RCW 48.135.050
Furnishing and disclosing insurance fraud knowledge and information.
(1) Any insurer or licensee of the commissioner that has reasonable belief that an act of insurance fraud which is or may be a crime under Washington law has been, is being, or is about to be committed shall furnish and disclose the knowledge and information to the commissioner or the national insurance crime bureau, the national association of insurance commissioners, or similar organization, who shall disclose the information to the commissioner, and cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by the commissioner.
(2) Any person that has a reasonable belief that an act of insurance fraud which is or may be a crime under Washington law has been, is being, or is about to be committed; or any person who collects, reviews, or analyzes information concerning insurance fraud which is or may be a crime under Washington law may furnish and disclose any information in its possession concerning such an act to the commissioner or to an authorized representative of an insurer that requests the information for the purpose of detecting, prosecuting, or preventing insurance fraud.
[ 2006 c 284 § 6.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 48.135 - Insurance Fraud Program.
48.135.007 - When chapter not applicable.
48.135.020 - Insurance fraud program established—Commissioner's powers and duties.
48.135.030 - Program operating costs.
48.135.040 - Program implementation—Commissioner's authority—Limited authority peace officers.
48.135.050 - Furnishing and disclosing insurance fraud knowledge and information.
48.135.060 - Disclosure of documents, materials, or other information—Exemptions.
48.135.070 - Insurance company as victim—Restitution.
48.135.080 - Required statement on all insurance applications and claim forms.
48.135.090 - Insurance fraud advisory board—Membership.