WAC 284-17-457   Authority of an agent to act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf before notifying the commissioner of the appointment.  (1) A licensed agent may act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf before notifying the commissioner of the appointment only if:

     (a) The agent is appointed by the insurer; and

     (b) The notice of appointment is submitted electronically through NIPR or the commissioner's web site (www.insurance.wa.gov).

     (2) This authority is limited to a thirty-day calendar period beginning the date the agent signs the first application for insurance.

     (3) If the notice of appointment is not submitted electronically, the commissioner must receive written notice of the appointment and accept the appointment before the licensed agent may act as a representative of an insurer and solicit insurance on its behalf.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060. 08-17-063 (Matter No. R 2008-03), § 284-17-457, filed 8/18/08, effective 9/18/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060 (3)(a) and 48.17.150 (1)(g)(ii). 06-12-025 (Matter No. R 2005-06), § 284-17-457, filed 5/30/06, effective 6/30/06.]