CEA Investment Policies (Web Page)
Permissible Investments By law, California Earthquake Authority (CEA) can only invest in securities eligible under California Government Code § 16430. CEA has adopted investment policies that specify additional guidelines and define minimum criteria for "prime" quality securities and the maturity limits and maximum values each security type can represent. Investment Goals The CEA Investment Policies aim to achieve three main goals,…
Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on today's earthquake near Ridgecrest (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck today near the town of Ridgecrest, in Kern County. It was the strongest earthquake in the region since the 1999 Hector Mine earthquake, and shaking from the main shock and aftershocks was felt throughout Southern California. Damage to local residents is still being evaluated, and our hearts go out to those affected by this earthquake. This event is an important reminder that all of California is…
CEA Governing Board votes to sponsor and support Resilient Homes Initiative (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) Governing Board voted on Friday to formally sponsor and support the enactment of California Senate Bill (SB) 254, introduced by state Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) in January. Called the Resilient Homes Initiative, this bill would help more Californians prepare for, survive and recover from the next damaging earthquake by restructuring CEA to further strengthen its long-…
Steps to a CEA Brace + Bolt Retrofit | CEA BB (Web Page)
CEA BB Login After your registration is complete, and you've been accepted into the program, you will have 12 weeks to complete step one of the CEA BB retrofit. To stay on track, you may wish to follow this suggested timeline: PHASE ONE: PRE-RETROFIT STEP 1 Gather the required pre-retrofit photos and documents. Decide if you are going to be an owner/builder, or hire a…
What do the 2023 earthquake policy coverage changes look like? | CEA (Web Page)
Ver esta página en español 查看此頁面的中文版 CEA is committed to making earthquake insurance as available, reliable, and affordable as possible. For more than a decade we have offered optional coverage limits far greater than the minimum limits provided by California law, while maintaining robust financial strength to pay policyholder claims after a damaging earthquake. There are upcoming changes to CEA policy options that will affect some of our…
CEA launches all-new 2015 Marketing Value Program (MVP) for trained agents (Web Page)
Launched March 2015, the revamped MVP was designed to supports agents' efforts to educate potential policyholders about earthquake insurance, and help homeowners make informed policy decisions. CEA-trained agents have access to free direct mail, sales tools, resources and sales tips, and free Emergency Preparedness Go-Bags and Earthquake Preparedness Starter Kits to send to their customers.
CEA Policyholder Brace + Bolt Grants | CEA BB (Web Page)
CEA BB Login The CEA Brace + Bolt (CEA BB) program was developed to help qualified CEA policyholders lessen the potential for damage to their older house during an earthquake and save money on their insurance premium.* CEA BB provides qualified policyholders up to $3,000 to complete a code-compliant brace and bolt retrofit of their home. As part of the program, policyholders may also qualify for up to a 25% discount on their CEA earthquake…
Loma Prieta KGO-TV 25 Year Anniversary (Web Page)
Partnering with CEA, KGO-TV in San Francisco devoted its morning newscast to promoting earthquake awareness and preparation two days before the Loma Prieta 25 year anniversary. Representatives from USGS, CEA and local government talked about local risk and the importance of earthquake insurance. Also featured was life-like chalk art showing what streets and sidewalks could look like after an…
CEA Media Resources - Press Resources (Web Page)
Media Contacts Media representatives may send inquiries or interview requests to media@calquake.com or call (279) 203-5998. CEA can accommodate requests in English and Spanish. Reporters looking for information about the Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program, established by a joint powers authority created by CEA and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, can find additional media support here. Background Information The following resources are…
About CEA Brace + Bolt | CEA BB (Web Page)
CEA BB Login CEA developed the CEA Brace + Bolt program (CEA BB) to help policyholders reduce the risk of damage to their older house during an earthquake with a code-compliant brace and bolt retrofit. CEA BB provides policyholders up to $3,000 to strengthen their foundation and lessen the potential for earthquake damage. As part of the program, once the retrofit is complete, policyholders may qualify for up to a 25 percent discount on their CEA…