California Department of Insurance General Information

Description

California Department of Insurance (CDI) is a Government Agency based in Los Angeles, California. CDI was created in 1868 as part of a national system of state-based insurance regulation and now it is one of the largest consumer protection agencies in the state. All of CDI's functions, including overseeing insurer solvency, licensing agents and brokers, conducting market conduct reviews, resolving consumer complaints, and investigating and prosecuting insurance fraud, to protect consumers. The Administration and Licensing Services Branch (ALSB) provides administrative support services to the California Department of Insurance (CDI), including budgets, accounting, business services, human resources, and information technology, as well as providing licensing services to insurance agents, brokers, adjusters, and bail agents. Along with assisting consumers with specific insurance concerns, the CDI publishes free brochures to help consumers become aware of their rights and to aid them in making informed insurance decisions. The assets of CDI are managed by an executive team.