New 2023 Law in California Requires License Numbers on Emails
In 1995, the Legislature added section 1725.5 to the California Insurance Code (Cal. Ins. Code) to require various types of insurance licensees to print their license numbers on business cards, written price quotations for insurance products, and print advertisements distributed exclusively in this state for insurance products. That law took effect in 1997. The California Department of Insurance has added a new requirement on license disclosure on emails which takes effect on January 1, 2023.
Author: Nancy Germond ? Requirement for License Number on EmailsAt that time, the use of emails to transact insurance was rare, but today it is a common practice. Senate Bill (SB) 1242 (Committee on Insurance, Chapter 424, Statutes of 2022) added subsection (c) to Cal. Ins. Code section 1725.5 to modernize the requirements. Subsection (c) requires the specified licensees to include their license numbers on emails involving an activity for which a license is required so consumers can confirm that the person maintains an active license with the California Department of Insurance. Starting January 1, 2023, the new Cal. Ins. Code section 1725.5(c) will take effect and require specific resident and non-resident insurance producers, independent insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and analysts include their license number on emails. See this California Insurance Commissioner Notice for further information if you are licensed or act as a non-resident producer in California. ? Last Updated: January 27, 2023 |
