Washington insurance commissioner issues order regarding reporting requirements for collecting withheld depreciation payments

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On April 27, the Washington insurance commissioner issued Executive Order 20-05 to insurers authorized to transact property and casualty insurance business and all entities regulated by the insurance commissioner. The order extends the deadline for policyholders of property and casualty insurance to report completed repairs in order to claim withheld depreciation payments until at least 60 days after June 26 or the expiration of the governor’s stay at home order, whichever is first.