The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
- (1) "Complete filing" means a package of information containing motor vehicle service contracts, supporting information, documents and exhibits.
(2) "Contract" means a service contract covering motor vehicles, as described in chapter 48.110 RCW. Under this definition:
- (a) "Motor vehicle" means the same as in RCW 48.110.020(7), and only includes vehicles that are self-propelled by a motor; and
- (b) "Service contract" means the same as in RCW 48.110.020(18).
- (3) "Date filed" means the date a complete motor vehicle service contract filing has been received and accepted by the commissioner.
- (4) "Filer" means a person, organization or other entity that files motor vehicle service contracts with the commissioner.
(5) "Objection letter" means correspondence sent by the commissioner to the filer that:
- (a) Requests clarification, documentation or other information;
- (b) Explains errors or omissions in the filing; or
- (c) Disapproves a motor vehicle service contract under RCW 48.110.073.
- (6) "SERFF" means the System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing. SERFF is a proprietary National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) computer-based application that allows filers to create and submit rate, rule and form filings electronically to the commissioner.
- (7) "Service contract provider" or "provider" means the same as in RCW 48.110.020(20).
- (8) "Type of insurance" means a specific type of insurance listed in the Uniform Property and Casualty Product Coding Matrix published by the NAIC and available at www.naic.org.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 and 48.110.150. WSR 20-24-123, § 284-20C-005, filed 12/2/20, effective 1/2/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.545, 48.19.035, 48.110.150, 48.18.100, and 48.19.040. WSR 13-12-038 (Matter No. R 2013-06), § 284-20C-005, filed 5/30/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.110.150. WSR 08-21-091 (Matter No. 2007-11), § 284-20C-005, filed 10/15/08, effective 2/1/09.]