Inspection Professionals (IP) (Web Page)
CEA offers policyholders a Hazard Reduction Discount (HRD) if their house was built prior to 1980 and meets certain qualifications identified in the Dwelling Retrofit Verification (DRV) (PDF) form. YOU are the key to helping homeowners provide the DRV form to their insurance agent when applying for the HRD. The DRV provides a checklist for California licensed…
San Francisco Rotarians Learn How to Help Reduce Earthquake Damage (Web Page)
In an ongoing effort to educate Californians on how to strengthen their homes against earthquake damage, CEA seized the opportunity to meet virtually with members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco—and reminded them that earthquakes don’t stop during a pandemic. We shared details about the risk of earthquakes striking the Bay Area, as well as the importance of protecting their homes and making them stronger to help reduce quake related loss…
CEA’s CEO Speaks at "2018 Epicenter Summit” (Web Page)
CEA CEO Glenn Pomeroy, delivers a presentation on earthquake preparedness on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in San Francisco, California. CEA CEO Glenn Pomeroy spoke during the “2018 Epicenter Summit” in the Presidio of San Francisco. The two-day summit, which started on April 10, served as a platform for representatives from the public, private, and non-governmental sectors across the region to…
CEA's First-Ever Public Forum/Listening Session is a Hit (Web Page)
CEA was pleased to welcome more than 150 people to its first-ever Public Forum/Listening Session. The online meeting allowed participants to share their thoughts and suggestions as CEA faces a crossroad on how to strike a balance between providing valuable earthquake insurance coverage at a relatively stable rate, while having the financial strength to pay policyholder claims in the wake of a catastrophic event. To allow for broader audience…
CEA History (Web Page)
It all started with an earthquake On January 17, 1994, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake known as the Northridge earthquake rocked California's San Fernando Valley—twenty miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles—on a fault no one even knew existed. According to the Seismic Safety Commission, the earthquake caused an estimated $20 billion in residential damages alone—and only half of that was covered by insurance. After the dust settled, the Northridge…
Executive Management (Web Page)
A Strong Foundation of Leadership California Earthquake Authority's (CEA) Executive Team has a rich history of longstanding leadership in diverse public industries such as insurance, communications, government, finance, and law. For media interviews please contact media@calquake.com or call (279) 203-5998. CEA's Executive Team Chief Executive Officer Tom Welsh Chief Financial Officer Tom Hanzel General Counsel Suman Tatapudy …
Governing Board (Web Page)
The Governing Board of CEA governs and conducts the affairs of CEA’s residential property earthquake insurance business in California. It is made up of five elected officials and meets at least four times a year. All meetings are open to the public. Governing Board Members Governor (voting member) Gavin Newsom State Treasurer (voting member) Fiona Ma Insurance Commissioner (voting member) Ricardo Lara Speaker of the Assembly (…
Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Web Page)
The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) will continue to host periodic stakeholder engagement sessions to share information and seek stakeholder input on our residential property earthquake insurance business. These sessions help us gather feedback and suggestions for the benefit of CEA’s Advisory Panel and Governing Board regarding strategic initiatives that will further CEA’s mission and build on our current financial strength and…
Preparedness Resources (Web Page)
Useful information to help you prepare for an earthquake Visit the websites below to learn more about California earthquakes and how to prepare your family and your home, before the next damaging earthquake strikes. For Your House California Residential Mitigation Program Strengthen Your House Contractors State License Board (CSLB) How do I Find the Right Licensed Contractor? Owner-Builder Risks (DIY) Earthquake Brace +…
Quotable Experts (Web Page)
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) leaders are subject matter experts in earthquake risk and preparedness, strengthening homes against earthquake damage, disaster recovery, insurance, engineering, and related public service. Insight from the front lines: "The Northridge earthquake in 1994, Napa in 2014, and Humboldt County in 2024 – I've visited the homes and met with the families wondering how they will recover." - CEA Chief…