Free California P&C Exam Prep
California Property & Casualty Insurance
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National P&C Fundamentals
Master foundational P&C insurance concepts: property insurance basics, casualty insurance principles, policy structures, and general insurance concepts tested on the exam.
California P&C RegulationsYou are here
Study California-specific laws including Proposition 103, CDI regulations, FAIR Plan, California Earthquake Authority (CEA), and auto insurance requirements (30/60/15 minimums since January 1, 2025).
California Property Insurance
Learn homeowners requirements, FAIR Plan for high-risk properties, CEA earthquake coverage, wildfire disclosures, and California-specific property regulations.
CA Insurance Code & Ethics
Complete mandatory 12-hour CDI-approved course covering California Insurance Code, ethics, unfair trade practices, CIGA, and anti-fraud training (1 hour required).
Can You Take the California P&C Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •2026 Change: AB 943 removed 20-hour general pre-license requirement (effective Jan 1, 2026)
- •12-hour Ethics course still mandatory before license issuance
- •Pre-license certificate valid for 3 years
- •10 exam failures = 12-month waiting period
- •Must be trustworthy and have good business reputation
- •No felony convictions involving fraud or dishonesty
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Time to Get Licensed
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Temporary License
Not available in California
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Exam Exemptions
Holders of these professional designations may be exempt from all or part of the exam:
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter - exempt from entire exam
Certified Insurance Counselor - may qualify for partial exemption
Free California P&C Prep Tools
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What You'll Study
8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Orientation and Insurance Basics
3 sections
Chapter 2: Property Insurance Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 3: Casualty and Liability Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 4: Policy Provisions and Specialty Coverages
3 sections
Chapter 1: California P&C Insurance Regulation & Licensing
3 sections
Chapter 2: California Property Insurance Laws
2 sections
Chapter 3: California Casualty Insurance Laws
3 sections
Chapter 4: California P&C Insurance Ethics & Prohibited Practices
3 sections
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California P&C Exam Details
California Property & Casualty Insurance
Administered by California Department of Insurance (CDI)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official California Department of Insurance (CDI) content outline
Insurance concepts and principles, contract law, the insurance marketplace, tort law (CDI 2025 Property objectives)
Property basics, policies, classes of insurance
Residential property, homeowners valuation, liability, FAIR Plan and CEA risk pools, fire mitigation, inland marine
Commercial package policy, commercial property, businessowners policy
Definitions, pet insurance basics, disclosures, administrative proceedings
Insurance concepts and principles, contract law, the insurance marketplace, tort law (CDI 2025 Casualty objectives)
Casualty basics, policies, classes of insurance
Residence liability, inland marine, personal auto (30/60/15 minimums), umbrella and excess liability
ISO commercial lines programs, commercial casualty, surety bonds
What's Included
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