PDFWAC 246-16-240
Mandatory reporting—Reports by professional liability insurance carriers.
Every institution, corporation or organization providing professional liability insurance to a license holder must report:
(1) Any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of twenty thousand dollars that results from a claim or action for damages allegedly caused by a license holder's incompetence or negligence in the practice of the profession.
(2) Award, settlement, or payment of three or more claims during a twelve-month period that result from claims or actions for damages allegedly caused by the license holder's incompetence or negligence in the practice of the profession.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070 and 18.130.060. WSR 08-08-066, § 246-16-240, filed 3/31/08, effective 5/1/08.]