Section 284-37-030. Access to records.

During the market analysis process, the commissioner may require access to identifiable records in the possession of, or subject to control or access by the insurer. This section sets forth the process that the commissioner will follow when requesting records. Whenever possible and appropriate, the commissioner will make these requests electronically.

(1) The commissioner will contact the insurer in writing listing the records to be provided by the insurer for review.

(a) The list will specify the records required by the market conduct oversight personnel and will set forth the preferred method for transmission of records to the market conduct oversight team.

(b) The request will include the reason for the request and summarize how the records are intended to be used.

(2) All requested records must be provided to the commissioner within fifteen working days after receipt of the request.

(3)(a) If the insurer is not able to produce the requested records within the allotted time, the insurer must contact the commissioner before expiration of the allotted time and propose an alternative due date. The request must provide information about its reason for requesting a later due date.

(b) If the insurer is not able to produce the requested records in the format or manner requested by the market conduct oversight team, the insurer must contact the commissioner before expiration of the allotted time and propose an alternative delivery format.

(4) The commissioner will contact the insurer within five working days after receipt of any request for a later due date or alternative delivery format to discuss the proposed alternatives.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 2007 c 82. WSR 07-16-146 (Matter No. R 2007-02), § 284-37-030, filed 8/1/07, effective 9/1/07.]

RCW 48.02.060 and 2007 c 82. WSR 07-16-146 (Matter No. R 2007-02), § 284-37-030, filed 8/1/07, effective 9/1/07.