Washington Code 48.50.030 – Release of information or evidence by insurer
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(1) Any authorized agency may request, in writing, that an insurer release to the agency any or all relevant information or evidence which the insurer may have in its possession relating to criminal activity, if such information or evidence is deemed important by the agency in its discretion.
Terms Used In Washington Code 48.50.030
- Authorized agency: means a public agency or its official representative having legal authority to investigate criminal activity or the cause of a fire or to initiate criminal proceedings, including the following persons and agencies:
Washington Code 48.50.020Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed. Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other. Insurer: means any insurer, as defined in RCW 48. See Washington Code 48.50.020 person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080 Relevant information: means information having any tendency to make the existence of any fact that is of consequence to the investigation or determination of criminal activity or the cause of any fire more probable or less probable than it would be without the information. See Washington Code 48.50.020
(2) An insurer who has reason to believe that a person participated or is participating in criminal activity relating to a contract of insurance may report relevant information to an authorized agency.
(3) The information provided to an authorized agency under this section may include, without limitation:
(a) Pertinent insurance policy information relating to a claim under investigation and any application for such a policy;
(b) Policy premium payment records which are available;
(c) History of previous claims in which the person was involved; and
(d) Material relating to the investigation of the loss, including statements of any person, proof of loss, and any other evidence found in the investigation.
(4) The insurer receiving a request under subsection (1) of this section shall furnish all relevant information requested to the agency within a reasonable time, orally or in writing.
NOTES:
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.