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How to participate in the Intervenor Compensation Program

Step 1

Apply for a finding of Eligibility to Seek Compensation with the Office of the Public Advisor

  • By submitting a Request for Finding of Eligibility to Seek Compensation (See California Code of Regulations, Title 10, Chapter 5 (CC&R) Section 2623.2 for suggested form language.)

Step 2

Intervene in any Rate Application or Investigatory or Regulatory Hearing involving Property and Casualty Insurance (i.e. home and auto insurance)

  • File a Petition to Intervene and Petition for a Hearing with the Office of the Public Advisor (See CC&R, Section 2623.3 for suggested form language.)
  • Wait for a Ruling Granting Intervention
  • Participate by Substantially Contributing to the proceedings in presenting relevant issues, evidence or arguments which are separate and distinct from those of the California Department of Insurance.

Step 3

At the end of the proceedings, submit a Request for Award of Compensation showing that your participation resulted in more relevant, credible, and non-frivolous information being made available to the California Insurance Commissioner. (See CC&R, Section 2623.5 for suggested form language.)


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Contact:

Jon Phenix, Public Advisor, 1901 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

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