OAR 436-080-0065: Determination of Assigned Claims Agent

(1) When selecting an assigned claims agent, the d irector will consider: (a) Which claims agent can deliver the most timely and appropriate benefits to injured workers and can best control claim costs and administrative costs, based on claims processing performance and other available data; and (b) Any other factors the d irector considers appropriate. (2) If no qualified entity agrees to be an assigned claims agent, the director may require one or more of the three highest premium producing insurers to be assigned claims agents, based on the criteria under section (1) of this rule.