48.18.293 - Nonliability of commissioner, agents, insurer for information giving reasons for cancellation or refusal to renew -- Proof of mailing of notice. - Washington Statutes

Nonliability of commissioner, agents, insurer for information giving reasons for cancellation or refusal to renew — Proof of mailing of notice.

(1) There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, the insurance commissioner, his or her agents, or members of his or her staff, or against any insurer, its authorized representative, its agents, its employees, or any firm, person or corporation furnishing to the insurer information as to reasons for cancellation or refusal to renew, for any statement made by any of them in any written notice of cancellation or refusal to renew, or in any other communications, oral or written, specifying the reasons for cancellation or refusal to renew or the providing of information pertaining thereto, or for statements made or evidence submitted in any hearing conducted in connection therewith.

     (2) Proof of mailing of notice of cancellation or refusal to renew or of reasons for cancellation, to the named insured, at the latest address filed with the insurer by or on behalf of the named insured shall be sufficient proof of notice.

[2009 c 549 § 7070; 1969 ex.s. c 241 § 21.]

Notes: Construction -- 1969 ex.s. c 241 §§ 19-25: See note following RCW 48.18.291.