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Company Performance
In compliance with California Insurance Code § 12921.1, the California Department of Insurance conducted a Consumer Complaint Study of all admitted insurance carriers. The company performance table provides the complaints determined by the department to require that corrective action be taken against the insurer, or leading to insurer compromise, or other remedy for the complainant, those that are found to be without merit, those with other outcomes, and justified complaints. Justified complaints often require additional review, as violations of California insurance laws may exist.

Year Closed Complaints
(TOTAL of Categories 1-3)
Category 1:
Complaints found to require corrective action, leading to insurer compromise, or other remedy for the complainant.
Category 2:
Complaints found to be without Merit.
Category 3:
Complaints with Other Outcomes
Category 4:
Justified Complaints
2021 278 128 60 90 35
2020 326 136 78 112 41
2019 571 131 68 119 53

Violation Study

The following table represents number and type of violations found, by reference to the line of insurance and law allegedly violated.

Year Line of Coverage Law Section Summarized Description of Law # of Alleged Violations
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.5e3 Must begin investigation within 15 calendar days of notification of claim. 2
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.8b Must apply standards when evaluating auto total loss claims-see Regulations. 1
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.4a Must disclose all benefits, time limits & possible applicable provisions to 1st party claimants. 1
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.8e4 Must inspect vehicle timely 3
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7b3 Must notify claimant that claim denial can be reviewed by the California Dept. of Insurance. 5
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7c1 Must notify in writing every 30 calendar days if more time is required to investigate claim. 4
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7h Must pay within 30 calendar days of accepting claim-exceptions apply- see Regulations. 2
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.5b Must provide complete response to claimant inquiries within 15 calendar days. 6
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.5a Must respond to the California Department of Insurance within 21 calendar days. 5
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.5e2 Must supply forms, instructions & assistance within 15 calendar days of claim notification. 2
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.8f3 Reasonably adjust the claimant's estimate. 1
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.8c Reopen file if notified within 35 calendar days that ACV too low to purchase comparable car. 3
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7f Written notice before 60 days of expiration of statute of limitations on bodily injury claims. 2
2021 Automobile CIC 790.03h3 Failing to adopt & implement standards for the prompt investigation & processing of claims 9
2021 Automobile CIC 880 Failure of insurer to use own name 8
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7d Insurer shall conduct a thorough, fair and objective investigation. Cannot seek unnecessary information from claimant. 2
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7b Must accept/deny or provide written delay notice within 40 calendar days of proof of claim. 1
2021 Automobile CCR 2695.7b1 Must deny all claims in writing. Must cite statute, applicable law or policy provision on 1st party claims. 1

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Comparison Data

The information below is for complaints closed during the study period for this insurance company. The table provides the Justified Complaint Ratio, Market Share, Complaint Share, and Index for this company, grouped by the line of coverage the company was authorized to sell in this study period.

Year Line of Coverage JustifiedComplaint Ratio Market Share Complaint Share Index
2021 Personal Auto 13.45 .878 3.24 3.69

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Last Revised - December 03, 2007 11:57 AM
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