Adjusting California Earthquake Claims

Overview

The California Code of Regulations mandates insurance adjusters evaluating earthquake claims complete a specific course. This course covers required topics, helping adjusters identify property damage and distinguish between earthquake damage, preexisting damage, wear and tear, and other causes.

Learning Objectives

  • understand how to conduct a thorough property inspection
  • understand the California Department of Insurance's Earthquake Claims Mediation Program
  • determine when repair or replacement of concrete is required and proper methods for concrete repair, including injected epoxy methods
  • recognize the existence of government programs designed to assist earthquake victims and understand how these programs and deadlines interact with the underlying insurance claim

Designed For

California adjusters
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