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DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE 1880-12880.8›PART 6. INSURANCE COVERING LAND 12340-12661›CHAPTER 1. Title Insurance 12340-12418.4›ARTICLE 3.5. Unearned Premium Reserve and Reserve for Unpaid Losses and Loss Expense 12380-12388

§ 12386

California Insurance Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

In the event that reinsurance is not obtained, as authorized by Section 12385, the unearned premium reserve and assets constituting the guarantee fund of the title insurer, or so much as remains thereof after outstanding claims have been paid, shall constitute a trust fund to be held by the commissioner for twenty (20) years, out of which claims of policyholders shall be paid as they arise. The balance, if any, of such fund shall, at the expiration of twenty (20) years, constitute general assets of the title insurer.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 272.)

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