Wash. Admin. Code § 284-16-620 – Process for establishing administrative supervision of an insurer

(1) The commissioner may issue an order for administrative supervision and appoint an administrative supervisor if the commissioner makes a finding that:
1. (a) The insurer is in a condition which makes its continued operation financially hazardous to its policyholders, creditors or the general public; or
2. (b) The insurer has exceeded its powers.
(2) In making a determination in subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner will consider:
1. (a) The conditions in RCW 48.31.020 (2)(a) to determine whether an insurer has exceeded its powers; or
2. (b) The findings in RCW 48.31.400(1), standards in WAC 284-16-310, and authorized actions in WAC 284-16-320(1) to determine whether an insurer is in financially hazardous condition.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.31.435, 48.31.400, and 48.31.900. WSR 09-23-022 (Matter No. R 2008-15), § 284-16-620, filed 11/9/09, effective 12/10/09.]