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California Insurance Code 10081-10089.4

10081. No policy of residential property insurance may be issued or delivered or, with respect to policies in effect on the effective date of this chapter, initially renewed in this state by any insurer unless the named insured is offered coverage for loss or damage caused by the peril of earthquake as provided in this chapter. That coverage may be provided in the policy of residential property insurance itself, either by specific policy provision or endorsement, or in a separate policy or certificate of insurance which specifically provides coverage for loss or damage caused by the peril of earthquake alone or in combination with other perils. 10082. (a) The offer required by Section 10081 shall include coverage against risk of loss or damage from the peril of earthquake, in accordance with the minimum coverages required by subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 10089. (b) The earthquake coverage shall be in accordance with the insurer's rules and rating plan, provided, however, that nothing contained in this chapter shall require an insurer to issue a policy of residential property insurance except in accordance with the insurer's usual underwriting standards. However, those standards shall not permit an insurer to provide a policy of residential property insurance unless the offer of coverage required by this chapter is made. 10082.3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the following provisions regarding loss requirements, appraisals, and adjusters shall apply to the following types of policies originated or renewed on and after January 1, 2002: all policies of residential property insurance, as defined in Section 10087, all policies, endorsements, or certificates of insurance providing coverage for loss or damage caused by the peril of earthquake issued pursuant to this chapter; and all policies of basic residential earthquake insurance issued pursuant to Chapter 8.6 (commencing with Section 10089.5). Requirements in case loss occurs The insured shall give written notice to this company of any loss without unnecessary delay, protect the property from further damage, forthwith separate the damaged and undamaged personal property, put it in the best possible order, furnish a complete inventory of the destroyed, damaged and undamaged property, showing in detail quantities, costs, actual cash value and amount of loss claimed; and within 60 days after the loss, unless the time is extended in writing by this company, the insured shall render to this company a proof of loss, signed and sworn to by the insured, stating the knowledge and belief of the insured as to the following: the time and origin of the loss, the interest of the insured and of all others in the property, the actual cash value of each item thereof and the amount of loss thereto, all encumbrances thereon, all other contracts of insurance, whether valid or not, covering any of said property, any changes in the title, use, occupation, location, possession or exposures of said property since the issuing of this policy, by whom and for what purpose any building herein described and the several parts thereof were occupied at the time of loss and whether or not it then stood on leased ground, and shall furnish a copy of all the descriptions and schedules in all policies and, if required and obtainable, verified plans and specifications of any building, fixtures or machinery destroyed or damaged. The insured, as often as may be reasonably required and subject to the provisions of Section 2071.1, shall exhibit to any person designated by this company all that remains of any property herein described, and submit to examinations under oath by any person named by this company, and subscribe the same; and, as often as may be reasonably required, shall produce for examination all books of account, bills, invoices and other vouchers, or certified copies thereof if originals be lost, at such reasonable time and place as may be designated by this company or its representative, and shall permit extracts and copies thereof to be made. The insurer shall inform the insured that tax returns are privileged against disclosure under applicable state law but may be necessary to process or determine the claim. The insurer shall notify every claimant that they may obtain, upon request, copies of claim-related documents. For purposes of this section, "claim-related documents" means all documents that relate to the evaluation of damages, including, but not limited to, repair and replacement estimates and bids, appraisals, scopes of loss, drawings, plans, reports, third party findings on the amount of loss, covered damages, and cost of repairs, and all other valuation, measurement, and loss adjustment calculations of the amount of loss, covered damage, and cost of repairs. However, attorney work product and attorney-client privileged documents, and documents that indicate fraud by the insured or that contain medically privileged information, are excluded from the documents an insurer is required to provide pursuant to this section to a claimant. Within 15 calendar days after receiving a request from an insured for claim-related documents, the insurer shall provide the insured with copies of all claim-related documents, except those excluded by this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect existing litigation discovery rights. Appraisal In case the insured and this company shall fail to agree as to the actual cash value or the amount of loss, then, on the written request of either, each shall select a competent and disinterested appraiser and notify the other of the appraiser selected within 20 days of the request. Where the request is accepted, the appraisers shall first select a competent and disinterested umpire; and failing for 15 days to agree upon the umpire, then, on request of the insured or this company, the umpire shall be selected by a judge of a court of record in the state in which the property covered is located. Appraisal proceedings are informal unless the insured and this company mutually agree otherwise. For purposes of this section, "informal" means that no formal discovery shall be conducted, including depositions, interrogatories, requests for admission, or other forms of formal civil discovery, no formal rules of evidence shall be applied, and no court reporter shall be used for the proceedings. The appraisers shall then appraise the loss, stating separately actual cash value and loss to each item; and, failing to agree, shall submit their differences, only, to the umpire. An award in writing, so itemized, of any two when filed with this company shall determine the amount of actual cash value and loss. Each appraiser shall be paid by the party selecting him or her and the expenses of appraisal and umpire shall be paid by the parties equally. In the event of a government-declared disaster, as defined in the Government Code, appraisal may be requested by either the insured or this company but shall not be compelled. Adjusters If, within a six-month period, the company assigns a third or subsequent adjuster to be primarily responsible for a claim, the insurer, in a timely manner, shall provide the insured with a written status report. For purposes of this section, a written status report shall include a summary of any decisions or actions that are substantially related to the disposition of a claim, including, but not limited to, the amount of losses to structures or contents, the retention or consultation of design or construction professionals, the amount of coverage for losses to structures or contents and all items of dispute. 10082.5. (a) If an insurer subject to this chapter charges an additional earthquake insurance premium or deductible because a dwelling fails to comply with paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) and the dwelling is subsequently brought into compliance with any one of these paragraphs, then the additional premium or deductible attributed to noncompliance shall not be charged. (1) Until December 31, 2008, compliance with the foundation anchor bolt requirements of subdivision (f) of Section 2907 of Chapter 29 of the 1991 edition of the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, or a successor building code adopted by the State of California, or with any local government modifications to those requirements. (2) Until December 31, 2008, compliance with the bracing requirements for cripple walls of paragraph (4) of subdivision (g) of Section 2517 of Chapter 25 of the 1991 edition of the Uniform Building Code of the International Conference of Building Officials, or a successor building code adopted by the State of California, and with any local government modifications to those requirements. (3) Compliance with Section 19215 of the Health and Safety Code for the bracing, anchoring, or strapping all water heaters to resist falling or horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion. (4) Commencing on January 1, 2009, compliance with the foundation anchor bolt requirements of the 2007 edition of the California Building Standards Code as specified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, or a successor edition of that code, or with any local government modifications to those requirements. (5) Commencing on January 1, 2009, compliance with the bracing requirements for cripple walls of the 2007 edition of the California Building Standards Code as specified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, or a successor edition of that code, or with any local government modifications to those requirements. (b) A copy of the approved inspection record for the building permit for work performed pursuant to this section shall be submitted by the insured to the insurer in order to verify that retrofits performed pursuant to this section have been performed. 10083. (a) The offer of coverage required by Section 10081 may be made prior to, concurrent with, or within 60 days following the issuance or renewal of a residential property insurance policy. If the offer of coverage is mailed to the named insured or applicant, it shall be mailed to the mailing address shown on the policy of residential property insurance or on the application. The offer of earthquake coverage shall contain the following language in at least 10-point boldface type: YOUR POLICY DOES NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE AGAINST THE PERIL OF EARTHQUAKE. CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES THAT EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE BE OFFERED TO YOU AT YOUR OPTION. WARNING: THESE COVERAGES MAY DIFFER SUBSTANTIALLY FROM AND PROVIDE LESS PROTECTION THAN THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE POLICY. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SUCH AS OUTBUILDINGS, SWIMMING POOLS, MASONRY FENCES, AND MASONRY CHIMNEYS. THIS DISCLOSURE FORM CONTAINS ONLY A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COVERAGES AND IS NOT PART OF YOUR EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICY. ONLY THE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF YOUR POLICY WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A PARTICULAR LOSS IS COVERED AND, IF SO, THE AMOUNT PAYABLE. THE COVERAGE, SUBJECT TO POLICY PROVISIONS, MAY BE PURCHASED AT ADDITIONAL COST ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS: (A) AMOUNT OF DWELLING COVERAGE: ____ (B) APPLICABLE DEDUCTIBLE: ____ IF YOUR LOSS IS BELOW THIS AMOUNT, YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY PAYMENT FROM YOUR COVERAGE. YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE AS TO HOW THE DEDUCTIBLE APPLIES TO THE MARKET VALUE OF YOUR COVERAGE, THE INSURED VALUE OF YOUR COVERAGE, OR THE REPLACEMENT VALUE OF YOUR COVERAGE. (C) CONTENTS COVERAGE: ____ IF YOUR LOSS DOES NOT EXCEED THE DEDUCTIBLE FOR THE DWELLING, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY PAYMENT FOR THIS COVERAGE. YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE AS TO HOW THE DEDUCTIBLE APPLIES TO THE AMOUNT YOU RECEIVE PURSUANT TO THIS COVERAGE. (D) ADDITIONAL LIVING EXPENSES: ____ (E) RATE OR PREMIUM: ____ YOU MUST ASK THE COMPANY TO ADD EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MAILING OF THIS NOTICE OR IT SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT YOU HAVE NOT ACCEPTED THIS OFFER. THIS COVERAGE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ON THE DAY YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS OFFER IS RECEIVED BY US. (b) When the insurer, agent, or broker establishes delivery of the disclosure form by obtaining the signature of the applicant or insured, or when an insurer, agent, or broker provides the applicant with the disclosure form and the applicant does not return a signed acknowledgment of receipt within 60 days of the date it was provided, there shall be a conclusive presumption that the insurer, agent, or broker has complied with the disclosure requirements of this section. (c) The offer may contain additional provisions not in conflict with or in derogation of this section. (d) The commissioner may only approve modifications to the language prescribed in subdivision (a) if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The modifications are not in conflict with or in derogation of any provision of this section or Section 10089. (2) The modifications are necessary to ensure that the disclosure statement accurately reflects the coverage actually provided by the policy being offered. (3) The modifications are strictly limited to necessary changes so that the modified disclosure statement is otherwise identical to the disclosure statement prescribed in this section. (e) Use of the language prescribed by this section, or modified language approved pursuant to subdivision (d), shall constitute compliance with the requirements of Section 10081 by an insurer subject thereto. 10084. An insurer which issues or delivers a policy of residential property insurance in this state may comply with the provisions of Section 10081 in any of the following ways: (a) By offering to underwrite directly the risk of loss or damage caused by peril of earthquake. (b) By arranging for earthquake coverage to be offered by an affiliated insurer. (c) By arranging for the coverage to be offered through an insurance agent or broker under a policy or certificate of insurance issued by a nonaffiliated insurer. 10085. If the insurer establishes proof of mailing or delivery of the required offer and the offer of earthquake coverage is not accepted by the named insured within 30 days from the date of mailing or delivery of the offer, there shall be a conclusive presumption that the named insured elected not to accept the coverage. An election, actual or presumed, by any named insured shall be binding upon any other person insured or any other party having an insurable interest in the insured property. 10086. (a) If an offer of earthquake coverage is accepted, the coverage shall be continued at the applicable rates and conditions for the policy term, provided the policy of residential property insurance is not terminated by the named insured or insurer. (1) At any renewal, an insurer may modify the terms and conditions of an existing policy, rider, or endorsement providing coverage against loss or damage caused by the peril of earthquake if the modified terms and conditions provide the minimum coverages required by Section 10089. (2) An insurer that modifies the terms and conditions of an existing policy, rider, or endorsement shall provide the insured with the renewal notice in a stand-alone disclosure document stating the changes in the terms and conditions of the insured's existing policy, rider, or endorsement. Proof of mailing of the disclosure document by first-class mail to a named insured at the mailing address shown on the policy or application creates a conclusive presumption that the disclosure document was provided. The disclosure shall include the following statement in 14-point boldface type: THE COVERAGE IN THE POLICY WE ARE OFFERING YOU WITH THIS RENEWAL HAS BEEN REDUCED, AND SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERS FROM THE COVERAGES PROVIDED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS' POLICY. INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE ALLOWED TO RENEW EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE POLICIES WITH COVERAGE THAT IS REDUCED FROM THE COVERAGE YOU PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED. YOU MAY REQUEST A SAMPLE COPY OF THIS NEW POLICY TO REVIEW PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION TO ACCEPT THIS RENEWAL, AND WE WILL MAIL OR DELIVER IT TO YOU WITHIN 14 DAYS OF YOUR REQUEST. A REQUEST FOR THE SAMPLE COPY SHALL NOT CHANGE OR EXTEND THE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE SPECIFIED IN THE RENEWAL NOTICE. A SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES IS INCLUDED WITH THIS NOTICE. The commissioner shall approve the form of the summary at the time he or she approves the policy. The summary shall include the information contained in subdivision (a) of Section 10083, and may be included with the renewal notice in standard type. The commissioner may approve substantially similar disclosure forms if necessary to accurately disclose relevant information to the policyholder. The commissioner may also approve disclosure forms substantially similar to the disclosure statement required by Section 10083 if necessary to accurately disclose relevant information to the policyholder. (3) If the earthquake coverage is provided by a policy issued by the California Earthquake Authority, the following disclosure shall be provided in 14-point boldface type: CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY POLICY DISCLOSURE THIS POLICY IS BEING PURCHASED FROM THE CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY ("CEA"). THE COVERAGE IN THIS CEA POLICY SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERS FROM THE COVERAGES PROVIDED IN YOUR HOMEOWNER'S POLICY. THE CEA IS NOT PART OF OR ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE COMPANY. IF LOSSES AS A RESULT OF AN EARTHQUAKE OR A SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES EXCEED THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES OF THE CEA, THIS POLICY IS NOT COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION. THEREFORE, THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION WILL NOT PAY YOUR CLAIMS OR PROTECT YOUR ASSETS IF THE CEA BECOMES INSOLVENT AND IS UNABLE TO MAKE PAYMENTS AS PROMISED. IN ADDITION, YOUR CEA POLICY MAY BE SUBJECT TO FUTURE SURCHARGES OF THE POLICY PREMIUM IN CERTAIN CASES WHERE AN EARTHQUAKE OR SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES HAS EXCEEDED AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO PAY CLAIMS. IN THAT CASE, THIS MEANS THAT IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL PREMIUM, YOU MAY BE CHARGED UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 20% OF THE PREMIUM. (b) If the offer is not accepted, the insurer or any affiliated insurer shall be required on an every other year basis to offer earthquake coverage in connection with any continuation, renewal, or reinstatement of the policy following any lapse thereof, or with respect to any other policy that extends, changes, supersedes, or replaces the policy of residential property insurance. (c) Nothing in this section shall preclude the named insured from terminating the earthquake coverage at any time. 10086.1. Where the offer of earthquake coverage has not been accepted, the insurer shall notify the named insured that the policy does not provide that coverage. After the offer on an every other year basis, the notice of noncoverage shall be provided prior to or concurrent with the renewal of the policy of residential property insurance. This section shall not affect any other provisions of this chapter nor shall it affect coverage under the policy of residential property insurance. 10086.5. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the continued regulation of the business practices of insurers and their products is in the interest of the citizens of the state and that the control and limitation of unlawful nonrenewal, rejection, or cancellation of residential property insurance after an offer of earthquake coverage is accepted is an essential component of that regulation which is necessary to effectuate an adequate and complete system and regulation of insurer and producer business practices. The Legislature finds that this chapter continues to provide critical protection to insureds in this state from the numerous consequences that would occur in the absence of that regulation. (b) An insurer shall not refuse to renew, reject, or cancel a policy of residential property insurance after an offer of earthquake coverage is accepted solely because the insured has accepted that offer of earthquake coverage, except in cases in which the policy is terminated by the named insured. (c) Underwriting standards applicable to residential property insurance shall not be applied in a discriminatory fashion against any person who accepts or elects to continue earthquake coverage. 10087. (a) As used in this chapter "policy of residential property insurance" shall mean a policy insuring individually owned residential structures of not more than four dwelling units, individually owned condominium units, or individually owned mobilehomes, and their contents, located in this state and used exclusively for residential purposes or a tenant's policy insuring personal contents of a residential unit located in this state. "Policy of residential property insurance," as defined, shall not include insurance for real property or its contents used for any commercial, industrial or business purpose, except a structure of not more than four dwelling units rented for individual residential purposes. A policy that does not include any of the perils insured against in a standard fire policy shall not be included in the definition of "policy of residential property insurance." (b) Proof of mailing of the offer by first-class mail addressed to a named insured or applicant at the mailing address shown on the policy or application shall create a conclusive presumption that the offer was made. 10087.5. (a) Every policy of residential property insurance which provides coverage for loss or damage to a structure from the peril of earthquake, but that provides for an uninsured deductible amount computed as a percentage, shall clearly disclose on the page setting forth the policy declarations the basis upon which the percentage is computed. This disclosure shall be printed in at least 10-point bold typeface. (b) Every advertisement for a policy subject to subdivision (a) shall clearly disclose the deductible by stating the applicable percentage and the basis upon which the percentage is computed. (c) Every policy of residential property insurance or policy endorsement covering an individual condominium unit for loss or damage from the peril of earthquake shall disclose on the policy declarations page, in at least 10-point bold typeface, if the policy or endorsement provides no coverage for loss assessment. If the policy or endorsement provides that loss assessment coverage is limited or changed as a result of any provision of the insurance policy or policy endorsement purchased by the corporation or association of property owners, or as a result of an assessment to pay a deductible amount under the corporation or association policy, the nature of the limitation or change shall also be disclosed on the policy declarations page. If because of lack of space or other practical limitations the policy declarations page cannot contain the disclosure required by this subdivision, the disclosure may be placed on the page immediately following the policy declarations page and shall be printed in at least 12-point bold typeface. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to require an insurer to provide a disclosure for loss assessment if the only limitations on loss assessment coverage are the policy limits. (d) The commissioner shall issue a bulletin that specifies the language of the disclosure required by subdivision (c). The commissioner may specify different disclosures to explain more accurately different coverages offered by insurers. 10088. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 530, 532, or any other provision of law, and in the absence of an endorsement or an additional policy provision specifically covering the peril of earthquake, no policy which by its terms does not cover the peril of earthquake shall provide or shall be held to provide coverage for any loss or damage when earthquake is a proximate cause regardless of whether the loss or damage also directly or indirectly results from, or is contributed to, concurrently or in any sequence by any other proximate or remote cause, whether or not covered by the policy. The term "policy" as used in this section includes all policies of any nature, including, but not limited to, business and commercial forms providing coverage against loss due to damage to the property of the insured. Nothing in this section shall operate to affect the provisions of Section 2071 or preclude an insurer from specifically providing coverage for direct loss caused by explosion, theft, or glass breakage resulting from an earthquake. 10088.5. Notwithstanding Section 2081, nothing in Section 10088 exempts an insurer from its obligation under a fire insurance policy to cover the losses of a fire which is caused by or follows an earthquake. 10089. (a) At a minimum, an offer of coverage of loss or damage caused by the peril of earthquake pursuant to Section 10081 shall include the following coverages: (1) dwelling, not including outbuildings, appurtenant structures, swimming pools, masonry fences and walls not necessary for the structural integrity of the dwelling, walkways and patios not necessary for regular ingress or egress from the dwelling, awnings or other patio coverings, decorative or artistic features including plaster if other covering would be more cost-effective, landscaping, or masonry chimneys, provided that the policy covers replacement of a damaged masonry chimney with a nonmasonry, earthquake resistant chimney. An insurer that provides earthquake coverage for the dwelling that is narrower than coverage provided under the policy of residential property insurance shall, upon approval of the commissioner, establish the premium for the earthquake coverage in a manner that reflects the exclusion of those items not covered by the earthquake policy, rider, or endorsement; (2) contents coverage either in an amount not less than 10 percent of the amount of the covered dwelling loss, or in an amount not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), provided that if the underlying policy of residential property insurance does not cover structural loss, the amount of contents coverage after deductible shall be not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000). The insurer shall elect at the time the insurer files its rate application with the commissioner which of the two contents coverages it will use to satisfy the requirements of this chapter. Upon election, the option shall be required to be offered to every policyholder who receives an offer of earthquake coverage pursuant to this chapter. In the case of either coverage, the insurer may exclude from coverage glassware, china, porcelain, or ceramic items, artwork, or other decorative items; and (3) additional living expenses of an amount no less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) to cover expenses while the residential dwelling remains uninhabitable due to physical loss or damage from the peril of earthquake. (b) Coverages provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) shall not contain a deductible of more than 15 percent of coverage provided for the dwelling. (c) The commissioner may approve rate applications that allow the insurer to offer policies providing coverage other than the coverage specified in this section provided that at least one coverage offered meets the criteria provided in this section. (d) In the case of a residential dwelling which is not owner occupied, the minimum coverage for additional living expenses may be waived by the applicant or policyholder, provided the insurer gives notice to the applicant or policyholder that coverage for additional living expenses is offered but may be waived, and the waiver is in writing. 10089.1. To the extent that the coverage is not already provided in the minimum offer of coverage, every insurer shall offer the following optional coverage as part of the offer of coverage as required by Section 10081 only after the insured has completed and the insurer has verified retrofitting of the residential dwelling as described in subdivision (a) of Section 10089.2: Coverage in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the purpose of reconstruction costs required to bring the residential dwelling on the residential property up to required current local residential dwelling building code standards as required by the local entity as part of the approval of the reconstruction permit process after an earthquake. 10089.2. (a) Subject to the approval of the commissioner, every insurer subject to this chapter shall, at the time of offering to issue or offer to renew coverage as part of the offer of coverage required by Section 10081, disclose to the applicant in writing as a freestanding document, which brings attention to the applicant, all discounts or surcharges, if any that are available from the insurer for that insurance and for any related insurance provided under that coverage as part of the offer of coverage required by Section 10081. The insurer shall provide and disclose in writing any discounts or surcharges, if any, for earthquake hazard reductions, which shall include, but not be limited to, retrofitting of the residential dwelling by tying the structure to the foundation or bracing the structure to the foundation, reinforcement of the fireplace chimney, or securing of the hot water heater, and any other discounts that are available from the insurer. (b) Each insurer that offers earthquake insurance through licensed agents or brokers shall provide in writing the document required in subdivision (a) and any documents required by subdivision (a) of Section 10083 to the agents and brokers listing all of the discounts or surcharges, if any, that are required to be disclosed to the applicant under this section, and shall require its agents and brokers to make the disclosures required by this section. (c) An insurer is not subject to this section where an insured has completed earthquake hazard reductions and the insurer has provided discounts or surcharges for the specific policy in the form of premium rate changes. 10089.3. (a) The department shall adopt regulations setting forth standards governing the training of insurance adjusters in evaluating damage caused by earthquakes. For purposes of this section, the California Earthquake Authority shall make available to the Department of Insurance the standards used by the authority in order for the department to develop regulations that are consistent with the authority's standards. On or before December 31, 2004, insurers shall train and accredit adjusters in accordance with these standards. Thereafter, an insurer using one or more adjusters who are not trained and accredited in accordance with those standards shall submit the names of those adjusters to the department, along with the claim number of the claim adjusted by that adjuster. An adjuster trained and accredited by one insurer pursuant to this section shall not be required to receive training and accreditation again in order to adjust claims for a different insurer. An insurer using an adjuster who has been trained and accredited by another insurer pursuant to this section shall not be required to submit the name of that adjuster to the department. (b) For purposes of this section, "insurance adjuster" shall include the following persons: (1) Persons licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 14000) of Division 5. (2) Employees of persons licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 14000) of Division 5 who perform insurance adjusting activities as defined in Section 14021. (3) Employees of an insurer who perform insurance adjusting activities as defined in Section 14021. 10089.4. (a) No person may use a geographically based earthquake assessment system or program for the purpose of requiring earthquake insurance, or imposing a fee or any other condition in lieu of requiring earthquake insurance, in connection with a loan secured by a condominium project or an individual unit of a condominium project unless the system's or program's analytical assumptions and methodology used in the assessment have been submitted to and approved by the commissioner. In determining whether to approve a submission, the commissioner shall consult with and consider the input of the State Geologist. (b) The department may charge a fee to defray the actual cost of reviewing earthquake risk assessment methods. Any costs incurred by the State Geologist or Department of Conservation as required by subdivision (a) shall be reimbursed by the department.

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