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  This virtual viewing room allows you to see insurance company rate filings, examination reports, and related information.
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Seniors
- Alerts and Events
  Review important Alerts, Advisories & Press Releases that impact Seniors.
- Before You Buy Insurance
  Things you should know before you buy insurance.
- Health Coverage
  Health plans are important for Seniors. Please review this important information.
- Long Term Care
  Find out if Long Term Care insurance is something for you.
- Information Guides
  Read information guides specifically designed for seniors.
- Senior Legislation
  Each year legislation is proposed that may impact Seniors. Review what has been proposed.
- Other Resources
  We are providing additional information that you may find helpful.
Agents & Brokers
- Producer Licensing Quick Guides
  Producer Licensing Quick Guides
- Checking License Status
  Search for license status information based on license number or name.
- Producer Online Services
  Convenience & Security at your Fingertips: Apply for an Insurance License, Schedule Examination, License Renewal, Change Your Address, and more.
- Applying for a License
  How to apply for a license for individual resident license, individual non-resident license, and business entity licenses.
- Seeking Prelicensing / Continuing Education
  Prelicensing and continuing education is required by law. Find how and where to get prelicensing and continuing education in this section.
- Producer Background Information
  Information relating to licensing and background issues.
- Producer Licensing Forms
  List of necessary qualifications, requirements, fees and interactive forms for producer licensing. Plus prelicensing/continuing education forms.
- Producer Licensing Fees
  Producer Licensing Fees
- Resident License Renewal
  All you need to know about renewing your license.
- Non-Resident License Renewal
  All you need to know about renewing your non-resident license.
- Print or Download Your License
  Print or download license
- Updating Licensee Info
  Report a change of address, email address, add an endorsee to a business entity, and producer licensing background review guidelines.
- Producer Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
  Producer Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
- Applying to Become an Approved Education Provider
  Education provider on-line programs to assist education providers in processing rosters and class schedules and in filing for provider status, course approval, and course development.
- What's New
  Major changes in licensing services division since 2005 including regulations, programs, fees, and such.
- Notices
  Licensing services division notices archive since 2003.
- Producer Mailing Lists
  Mailing lists for active individuals, agencies, and insurance companies and order forms.
Insurers
- Insurers
  Insurers Applications, Forms and Filings, Bulletins & Notices, Programs, Officially Filed Reports of Examination
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Programs
  Convenient method for the payment of Invoices and Premium Tax remittances. Separate enrollment is required for the Invoice Payments EFT Program and Tax EFT Program.
- OASIS
  Online Assistance System for Insurer Submittals (OASIS)
- Legal Information
  Insurance Code and Regulations, Proposed Regulations, Decisions and Rulings, Hearing Calendar.
- Data & Reports
  Market Share Reports, Consumer Complaint Study,Residential and Commercial Earthquake Insurance Coverage Study, Annual Report of the Commissioner, and More.
- COIN
  California Organized Investment Network (COIN) Is a Collaborative Effort Between the California Department of Insurance, the Insurance Industry, Community Affordable Housing and Economic Development Organizations, and Community Advocates.
- Insurance Diversity Initiative
  IDI is an effort to encourage Supplier Diversity and Governing Board Diversity within California’s insurance industry
- P&C; Rate Filing
  Prior Approval Regulations, Workers' Compensation Rate Filings, Public Notices of Rate Filings.
- CRC
  Company Complaint Response Center
Fraud
- Fraud Division Overview
  The Fraud Division investigates suspected fraud committed by consumers or organized criminal elements perpetrated against insurance companies.
- Investigation Division Overview
  The Investigation Division investigates suspected fraud committed by insurance agents, brokers, public adjusters, bail agents, insurance companies and other individuals and entities transacting the business of insurance who perpetrate fraud against consumers.
News
- Press Releases
  Official announcements, news releases.
- Consumer Bulletins
  Consumer Bulletins
- Consumer Success Stories
  Consumer success stories
- Featured Topics
  Provides links to featured topics
- Blogs
  Find out the new events that have happened from time to time.
- Studies, Reports & Publications
  Market share reports, consumer complaint study, residential and commercial earthquake insurance coverage study, annual report of the commissioner, and more.
- Multimedia
  Video press conferences, public service announcements, hearings and public forums
About Us
- About the Commissioner
  Information about the Commissioner
- About the Department
  Information about the Department's history and organization
- Commissioner Appointments
  Information about the Commissioner's Appointments to Boards and Committees
- Career Opportunities
  Employment opportunities within the Department of Insurance
- Contact Us
  Contact information for offices and entities

Welcome to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Senior Information Center. If you are a senior citizen, this website is especially for you. Seniors today face an increasingly difficult time when making decisions about insurance. Changing laws, more choices, and the threat of scams combine to make these decisions even more stressful.

The best way to make informed and safe decisions is to become familiar with the facts. Browsing the links on this page will help you do just that. It may be helpful to review this information with someone you trust. The information available from this site is designed to educate and provide resources to help you make informed decisions. We hope you find this site useful.

Please view our Annuities - It's Your Choice video for additional information regarding annuities.

In addition to the senior specific insurance information provided below, we recommend that you also visit the Senior Gateway. This site is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR) of which the CDI is a part.

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