California earthquake certification. And while california and alaska are well known for their fault lines and frequent quakes the us. Not on the list when the big one hits. But the california certification is considered the universal certification for any claims adjuster who wants to adjust claims resulting from earthquakes anywhere in the united states.
The california earthquake authority cea is committed to ensuring every cea claim is handled in a prompt fair and consistent manner. Californias activity continues northward affecting the other pacific northwest states. The california earthquake authority issuers of almost 70 of all california earthquake policies also requires adjusters be certified under the above regulations and in addition take cea specific training in order to adjust cea policy claims.
In a nutshell you must be earthquake and fair claims certified to adjust earthquake claims in california. California earthquake certification 55 ce hrs the california department of insurance cdi requires all adjusters working earthquake claims in california to have this certification which renews every 3 years. The following resources are helpful tools for the individuals who adjust cea claims.
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California adjusters you can earn 12 hours of ce credits for getting or updating your california earthquake certificate. In order for you to work earthquake claims in ca the california department of insurance requires you to undergo earthquake claims policy training and to renew this training at least once every three years. Your certificate will be valid for 3 years from the date of completion.
The california earthquake authority cea has recently revealed they keep a list of adjusters who are earthquake certified. Our ceq earthquake certification course is designed to help you satisfy californias title 10 training requirements. With more than 1 million policyholders cea is one of the worlds largest providers of residential earthquake insurance.
Our earthquake certification has been approved by the california department of insurance to count as continuing education hours toward your next license renewal. Since 1996 cea has been encouraging california homeowners mobilehome owners condo unit owners and renters to reduce their risk of earthquake damage and loss through education mitigation and insurance.