Public disclosure information
In 1972 the State of Washington adopted Initiative 276, which requires that most records maintained by state, county, and city governments be made available to the public. Our office is responsible for meeting the statutory requirements with Chapter 42.56 RCW - Washington State Public Records Act.
How do I make a request?
- You can use our fillable Public disclosure request form (PDF 731Kb) or
- You can send in your own written request. Make sure to include:
- Your contact information. Email addresses are helpful.
- Detailed information of what you are looking for.
- Delivery options:
| Fax | Mailing address | Physical address | |
| pdr@oic.wa.gov | 360-664-2782 | Public Records Office of the Insurance Commissioner PO Box 40255 Olympia, WA 98504-0255 |
Public Records Office of the Insurance Commissioner 5000 Capitol Boulevard Tumwater, WA 98501 |
Questions?
Eric Mark, Public Disclosure Officer
360-725-7003
What happens after you receive my request?
Within 5 business days of receiving your request:
| For rate and form requests, we will | For all other requests, we will |
| Ask for clarification, if needed. | |
| Send a "Selected filings index report" based on the information in your request. |
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| We'll give you the link to view filings online or how to get copies. Note: For property and casualty insurance types, use the rates and forms filing search  . |
Send you an invoice, once we receive payment, we will release all documents. |
| Assist with any questions you may have, contact Eric Mark, 360-725-7003. | |
Are there any costs involved?
There is no cost for electronic copies. However, not all documents are stored this way. Costs are:
- Hard copies: $3.50 for first 10 pages and $0.17 per page thereafter.
- Compact disk: $6.00
- Shipping: Depends on your location.
We accept cash or check made payable to: Insurance Commissioners Office.
How do I appeal a denial?
If we deny your public records request, you may request a review:
- Make your request in writing,
- Refer to the written exemption or reason for denial, and
- Address your request to public records.
Within 2 business days of receiving your request, the Insurance Commissioner will either affirm or reverse the denial.
Additional information
Life Expectancy Tables (PDF 295Kb)
Rules
Chapter 44-14 WAC - Public records-model rules.
Chapter 284-03 WAC - Public records.
Laws
Chapter 42.56 RCW - Public records act.
Public disclosure exemptions for public records
- Medical Malpractice - Closed Claim Reports - Annual Reports
RCW 7.70.140, RCW 48.140.020, RCW 48.140.030, RCW48.140.050. - Regulatory Fairness Act When Information Is Tied To A Business
RCW 19.85 and RCW 34.05.328. - Confidentiality of Documents, Materials, or Other Information
RCW 48.02.065. - Insurer's Reports
RCW 48.05.510 through RCW 48.05.535. - Confidential proprietary and trade secret information
RCW 48.31C.020 through RCW 48.31C.050 and RCW 48.31C.070. - Material Acquisitions or Disposition Information
RCW 48.43.205 through RCW 48.43.225,
RCW 48.44.530 through RCW 48.44.555,
RCW 48.46.600 through RCW 48.46.625.
Other web sites
- Open Government - WA State Attorney General's Office.
- Municipal research and services center of Washington.
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
- Insurance Information Institute.
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
- FEMA.
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