2009 Washington Code
Title 48 - Insurance
Chapter 48.98 - Managing general agents act.
48.98.030 - Violations of chapter -- Penalties -- Judicial review.

Violations of chapter — Penalties — Judicial review.

(1) Subject to a hearing in accordance with chapters 34.05 and 48.04 RCW, upon a finding by the commissioner that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, the commissioner may order:

     (a) For each separate violation, a penalty in an amount of not more than one thousand dollars;

     (b) Revocation, or suspension for up to one year, of the managing general agent's license including any insurance producer's licenses held by the managing general agent; and

     (c) The managing general agent to reimburse the insurer, the rehabilitator, or liquidator of the insurer for losses incurred by the insurer caused by a violation of this chapter committed by the managing general agent.

     (2) The decision, determination, or order of the commissioner under this section is subject to judicial review under chapters 34.05 and 48.04 RCW.

     (3) Nothing contained in this section affects the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in this title.

     (4) Nothing contained in this chapter is intended to or in any manner limits or restricts the rights of policyholders, claimants, and auditors.

[2008 c 217 § 83; 1993 c 462 § 40.]

Notes: Severability -- Effective date -- 2008 c 217: See notes following RCW 48.03.020.