Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060 (2026)

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(1) The commissioner has the authority expressly conferred upon him or her by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this code.

(2) The commissioner must execute his or her duties and must enforce the provisions of this code.

(3) The commissioner may:

(a) Make reasonable rules for effectuating any provision of this code, except those relating to his or her election, qualifications, or compensation. Rules are not effective prior to their being filed for public inspection in the commissioner's office.

(b) Conduct investigations to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this code.

(c) Conduct examinations, investigations, hearings, in addition to those specifically provided for, useful and proper for the efficient administration of any provision of this code.

(4) When the governor proclaims a state of emergency under RCW 43.06.010(12), the commissioner may issue an order that addresses any or all of the following matters related to insurance policies issued in this state:

(a) Reporting requirements for claims;

(b) Grace periods for payment of insurance premiums and performance of other duties by insureds;

(d) Medical coverage to ensure access to care.

(5) An order by the commissioner under subsection (4) of this section may remain effective for not more than sixty days unless the commissioner extends the termination date for the order for an additional period of not more than thirty days. The commissioner may extend the order if, in the commissioner's judgment, the circumstances warrant an extension. An order of the commissioner under subsection (4) of this section is not effective after the related state of emergency is terminated by proclamation of the governor under RCW 43.06.210. The order must specify, by line of insurance:

(a) The geographic areas in which the order applies, which must be within but may be less extensive than the geographic area specified in the governor's proclamation of a state of emergency and must be specific according to an appropriate means of delineation, such as the United States postal service zip codes or other appropriate means; and

(b) The date on which the order becomes effective and the date on which the order terminates.

(6) The commissioner may adopt rules that establish general criteria for orders issued under subsection (4) of this section and may adopt emergency rules applicable to a specific proclamation of a state of emergency by the governor.

(7) The rule-making authority set forth in subsection (6) of this section does not limit or affect the rule-making authority otherwise granted to the commissioner by law.

[ 2010 c 27 s 1; 2009 c 335 s 1; 1947 c 79 s .02.06; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 45.02.06.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 21 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1967–2025 · leading case: Retail Store Employees Union, Local 1001 v. Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau, 558 P.2d 215 (Wash. 1976).

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Retail Store Employees Union, Local 1001 v. Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau, 558 P.2d 215 (Wash. 1976). · cites it 10× “Furthermore, the Commissioner, prior to the hearing may properly promulgate a rule pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (3) (a) setting forth what person or persons, if any, have responsibility to administer and operate rating organizations.”

Omega Nat'l Ins. v. Marquardt, 799 P.2d 235 (Wash. 1990). · cites it 6× “2 The Commissioner promulgated the rule pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 which generally authorizes the Commissioner to make reasonable rules and regulations for effectuating provisions of the insurance code.”

Nat'l Fed'n of Retired Persons v. Ins. Comm'r, 838 P.2d 680 (Wash. 1992). · cites it 6× “26 RCW 48.02.060; Federated Am. Ins. Co. v. Marquardt, 108 Wn.”

Keller v. Allstate Ins., 915 P.2d 1140 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 3× “Promulgated pursuant to rule-making authority granted by RCW 48.02.060 3 and 48.30.010(2), 4 WAC 284-30- *631 330 5 identifies 19 insurance practices found by the insur *632 anee commissioner to be unfair forms of competition or unfair or deceptive acts.”

Keodalah v. Allstate Ins. Co., 449 P.3d 1040 (Wash. 2019). “RCW 48.02.060(3). The commissioner also has authority to suspend or revoke the licenses of insurers and adjusters, and may subject them to fines.”

Blaylock v. First Am. Title Ins., 504 F. Supp. 2d 1091 (W.D. Wash. 2007). · cites it 2× “010, and authorizes the Commissioner to enforce the provisions of the Insurance Code, “make reasonable rules and regulations for effectuating any provision of [the C]ode,” and “conduct investigations to determine whether any person has violated any provision of’ the Code.”

Indus. Indem. Co. of Nw., Inc. v. Kallevig, 792 P.2d 520 (Wash. 1990). “010(2) and RCW 48.02.060, the Insurance Commissioner promulgated regulations governing insurance trade practices.”

Glaubach v. Regence BlueShield, 74 P.3d 115 (Wash. 2003). ““Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.18.480, 48.20.450, 48.20.”

Campbell v. Ticor Title Ins., 209 P.3d 859 (Wash. 2009). “RCW 48.02.060(2) (conferring powers and duties upon the insurance commissioner, including the ability to enforce the provisions of Title 48 RCW).”

Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. v. Watson, 840 P.2d 851 (Wash. 1992). “010(2) and RCW 48.02.060, which define unfair or deceptive acts.”

Ins. Co. of North Am. v. Kueckelhan, 425 P.2d 669 (Wash. 1967). · cites it 4× “NOW, THEREFORE, being fully informed I hereby adopt the following order and regulation upon the foregoing findings and pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (3) (a), RCW 48.19.040(3), RCW 48.”

Campbell v. Ticor Title Ins. Co., 209 P.3d 859 (Wash. 2009). “RCW 48.02.060(2) (conferring powers and duties upon the insurance commissioner, including the ability to enforce the provisions of Title 48 RCW).”

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— Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060(1) — 6 cases

Nat'l Fed'n of Retired Persons v. Ins. Comm'r, 838 P.2d 680 (Wash. 1992). “26 RCW 48.02.060; Federated Am. Ins. Co. v. Marquardt, 108 Wn.”

P.E.L. v. Premera Blue Cross, 540 P.3d 105 (Wash. 2023).

Premera v. Kreidler, 131 P.3d 930 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).

Chicago Title Ins. v. Off. of the Ins. Comm'r, 271 P.3d 373 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060(1)(a) — 1 case

E.S. v. Regence BlueShield (W.D. Wash. 2024).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060(2) — 3 cases

Retail Store Employees Union, Local 1001 v. Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau, 558 P.2d 215 (Wash. 1976). “Furthermore, the Commissioner, prior to the hearing may properly promulgate a rule pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (3) (a) setting forth what person or persons, if any, have responsibility to administer and operate rating organizations.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060(3) — 4 cases

Omega Nat'l Ins. v. Marquardt, 799 P.2d 235 (Wash. 1990). “2 The Commissioner promulgated the rule pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 which generally authorizes the Commissioner to make reasonable rules and regulations for effectuating provisions of the insurance code.”

Ins. Co. of North Am. v. Kueckelhan, 425 P.2d 669 (Wash. 1967). “NOW, THEREFORE, being fully informed I hereby adopt the following order and regulation upon the foregoing findings and pursuant to RCW 48.02.060 (3) (a), RCW 48.19.040(3), RCW 48.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 48.02.060(3)(a) — 4 cases

Nat'l Fed'n of Retired Persons v. Ins. Comm'r, 838 P.2d 680 (Wash. 1992). “26 RCW 48.02.060; Federated Am. Ins. Co. v. Marquardt, 108 Wn.”

Craig R Jolley, Dmd, Pllc, App V. State Of WA Off. Of Ins. Comm'r., Resp (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

Craig R. Jolley, Dmd, Pllc, V. State Of Wa Off. Of Ins Comm'r (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

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