The purpose of these rules is to set forth rules and procedural requirements which the commissioner deems necessary to carry out the provisions of the NAIC Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act, chapter 48.31B RCW, of the insurance code hereinafter referred to as "the act." The information called for by these rules is hereby declared to be necessary and appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of the policyholders in this state.
Wash. Admin. Code § 284-18-200