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Its budget is primarily derived from funds generated by license fees, assessments, and Proposition 103 recoupment fees. The CDI licenses over 1,500 insurance companies and more than 320,000 insurance agents and insurance brokers in the state of California, United States. The current California Insurance Commissioner is Ricardo Lara.
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is a department within the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.DCA's stated mission is to serve the interests of California's consumers by ensuring a standard of professionalism in key industries and promoting informed consumer practices.
The California insurance commissioner has been an elected executive office position in California since 1991. Prior to that time, the insurance commissioner was appointed by the governor. The officeholder is in charge of the California Department of Insurance. The current insurance commissioner is Democrat Ricardo Lara.
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) follows a long history of consumer protection and licensing in California. Consumer protection began in 1876 when California passed the Medical Practice Act which would use licensing to combat completely unregulated medical practice.
The California Insurance Code are the codified California laws regarding insurance.The code not only covers requirements for home, auto, medical and business insurance policies, but also covers the licensing of bail bond agents, workers' compensation, motor club services, and other related business types.
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A real estate license must be obtained from the DRE in order to engage in the real estate business and to act in the capacity of a real estate broker or salesperson within the State of California. Before applying for a license, all education and experience requirements mandated by the Department must be fulfilled. [5]
Several companies may authorize the agent to sell for them, but the agent remains an independent businessperson. While the agent collects commissions, they do not collect a salary from the companies they represent. On average, independent agents work with thirteen property and casualty and six life and health insurance companies on a regular basis.