Author: Nancy Germond ​

Requirement for License Number on Emails

At 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