2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 48.13.270: Prohibited investments.

An insurer shall not, except with the commissioner's approval in advance, invest in or loan its funds upon the security of, or hold:

(1) Issued shares of its own capital stock, except for the purpose of mutualization in accordance with RCW 48.08.080;

(2) Securities issued by any corporation if a majority of its stock having voting power is owned directly or indirectly by or for the benefit of any one or more of the insurer's officers and directors;

(3) Any investment or loan ineligible under the provisions of RCW 48.13.030;

(4) Securities issued by any insolvent corporation;

(5) Obligations contrary to the provisions of RCW 48.13.273; or

(6) Any investment or security which is found by the commissioner to be designed to evade any prohibition of this code.

[1995 c 84 § 1; 1993 c 92 § 4; 1982 c 218 § 5; 1947 c 79 § .13.27; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.13.27.]

Severability -- 1982 c 218: See note following RCW 48.12.020.