D.C. Code § 31-5031.19: Filing by rating bureaus.

(a)

A title insurer may satisfy its obligation to file premium rates, rating manuals, and forms as required by this chapter if:

(1)

It becomes a member of, or a subscriber to, a rate service organization, organized and licensed under the provisions of acts relating to insurance which are codified in this title;

(2)

The rate service organization makes the filings; and

(3)

It authorizes the Commissioner in writing to accept the filings on the title insurer’s behalf.

(b)

This chapter shall not:

(1)

Require any title insurer to become a member of, or a subscriber to, any rate service organization; and

(2)

Prohibit the filing of deviations from rate service organization filings by any member or subscriber.