California § 11580.01 - A policy insuring against legal liability arising from the rendering of professio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11580.01 — A policy insuring against legal liability arising from the rendering of professio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11580.01. A policy insuring against legal liability arising from the rendering of professio
(a) A policy insuring against legal liability arising from the rendering of professional services by an insured licensed pursuant to the provisions of Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code, or Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 6000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and which generally limits the coverage thereof to liability for only those claims that are first made against the insured while the policy is in force, shall not be issued or delivered to any person in this state unless the application or proposal therefor complies with subdivision (b) and the policy complies with subdivision (c). (b) The form of application or proposal for any such policy described in subdivision (a) shall recite prominently and conspicuously at the heading thereof that it is an application or proposal for a claims-made policy. (c) Each such policy described in subdivision (a) shall contain on the face page thereof a prominent and conspicuous legend or statement substantially to the following effect: NOTICE âExcept to such extent as may otherwise be provided herein, the coverage of this policy is limited generally to liability for only those claims that are first made against the insured while the policy is in force. Please review the policy carefully and discuss the coverage thereunder with your insurance agent or broker.â
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11580.01
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11580.01 cover?
Section 11580.01 ("A policy insuring against legal liability arising from the rendering of professio") 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.
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