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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
2023 884 220 319 345 73
2022 861 251 252 358 108
2021 700 181 288 231 84

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
2023 Automobile CIC 660(c) Auto physical damage includes coverage of loss to an insured auto other than collision 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(b) Upon receiving proof of claim, insurer shall immediately but in no event more than 40 calendar days accept or deny claim. 18
2023 Automobile CIC 11580.011 Coverage for replacement of child passenger restraint system; insurer obligation 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2694a5 Failed to respond or did not provide a complete response 2
2023 Automobile CCR 2189.3f Broker has in-force bond on file 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.8(f) Standards for the preparation of auto repair estimates on partial losses. 2
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.8(f)(3) Reasonably adjust the claimant's estimate. 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2632.13(e)(1) Provide written notice of investigation including any principally at-fault determination 1
2023 Automobile CIC 664 Proof of mailing as proof of notice 1
2023 Automobile CIC 790.03h3 Failing to adopt & implement standards for the prompt investigation & processing of claims 14
2023 Automobile CIC 880 Failure of insurer to use own name 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.3(a) File must contain all documents. 6
2023 Automobile CCR 2694a3 In contravention of own rules, policies, procedures, guidelines 7
2023 Automobile CIC 460 Inception hour 4
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.8(e)(4) Insurer cannot require claimant to travel an unreasonable distance or wait an unreasonable period of time. 5
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(d) Insurer shall conduct a thorough, fair and objective investigation. Cannot seek unnecessary information from claimant. 11
2023 Automobile CIC 662 Mailing or delivery of notice of cancellation 1
2023 Automobile CIC 790.03h1 Misrepresenting facts or policy provisions. 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(b)(1) Must deny all claims in writing. Must cite statute, applicable law or policy provision on 1st party claims. 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.4(a) Must disclose all benefits, time limits and possible applicable provisions to 1st party claimants. 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(b)(3) Must notify claimant that claim denial can be reviewed by the California Department of Insurance. 5
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(c)(1) Must notify in writing every 30 calendar days if more time is required to investigate claim. 12
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(p) Must notify in writing the 1st party claimant whether the insurer intends to pursue subrogation of the claim - see Regulations. 1
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.7(h) Must pay within 30 calendar days of accepting claim-exceptions apply- see Regulations. 5
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.5(b) Must provide complete response to claimant inquiries within 15 calendar days. 17
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.5(a) Must respond to the California Department of Insurance within 21 calendar days. 5
2023 Automobile CCR 2695.5(e)(2) Must supply forms, instructions and assistance within 15 calendar days of claim notification. 1
2023 Automobile CIC 790.03h5 Not attempting to effectuate prompt, fair, & equitable settlement when liability clear. 2
2023 Automobile CIC 481.5a Personal Lines - Failure to return premium in a timely manner 1
2023 Homeowners CCR 2695.7(h) Must pay within 30 calendar days of accepting claim-exceptions apply- see Regulations. 1
2023 Homeowners CIC 678(c)(1) Nonrenewals on or after 7/1/2020 shall require at least 75 days notice prior to expiration; notices issued effective 7/1/22 must comply with CCP 1013 if mailed. 1
2023 Homeowners CCR 2695.5(a) Must respond to the California Department of Insurance within 21 calendar days. 2
2023 Homeowners CCR 2694a3 In contravention of own rules, policies, procedures, guidelines 2
2023 Homeowners CCR 2694a5 Failed to respond or did not provide a complete response 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
2023 Commercial Multi-Peril .00 .459 .00 .00
2023 Homeowners 4.80 .648 .53 .82
2023 Commercial Auto .05 .796 2.30 2.89
2023 Personal Auto 14.93 1.497 6.16 4.12

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Last Revised - December 03, 2007 11:57 AM
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