California § 1071.5 - Every insurer which withdraws as an insurer, or is required to withdraw as an ins
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1071.5 — Every insurer which withdraws as an insurer, or is required to withdraw as an ins, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1071.5. Every insurer which withdraws as an insurer, or is required to withdraw as an ins
Every insurer which withdraws as an insurer, or is required to withdraw as an insurer, from this State shall, prior to such withdrawal, discharge its liabilities to residents of this State. In the case of its policies insuring residents of this State it shall cause the primary liabilities under such policies to be reinsured and assumed by another admitted insurer. In the case of such policies as are subject to cancellation by the insurer, it may cancel such policies pursuant to the terms thereof in lieu of such reinsurance and assumption.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1071.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1071.5 cover?
Section 1071.5 ("Every insurer which withdraws as an insurer, or is required to withdraw as an ins") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1071.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1071.5 apply to my situation?
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