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…
Public Notice (PDF)
Notice and Agenda - February 25, 2021
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 (…
CEA Joins Webinar Addressing How to Help Prevent Earthquake Related Financial Loss (Web Page)
Residential earthquake damage can be expensive and inconvenient. However, you can prepare ahead of time to help minimize the financial impacts to your family by strengthening and protecting your house. During September’s National Preparedness Month, CEA joined our partners, the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA), to educate Californians about how to effectively minimize financial hardship caused by a major seismic event. It was a lively webinar,…
CEA Media Backgrounder March 2024 (PDF)
CEA Media Backgrounder March 2024 (PDF)
CEA Claim Manual 2025 (PDF)
CEA Claim Manual 2025 (January 1, 2025)
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Affirms California Earthquake Authority LTCR at 'A+'; Outlook Stable (Web Page)
New York (September 14, 2023) KBRA affirms the A+ long-term credit rating (LTCR) for the California Earthquake Authority's (CEA) Series 2022A Revenue Bonds. The Outlook is Stable. Key Credit Considerations The rating on the revenue bonds is based on KBRA's assessment of the CEA's financial strength as an essential earthquake insurance provider in the state of California as well as key structural aspects of the bonds. As of June…
Five-year anniversary of La Habra earthquake is a reminder to get prepared (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Five years ago today, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck on the Puente Hills fault in La Habra and produced shaking felt across several Southern California counties. More than a hundred aftershocks followed during the next few days, including a magnitude 4.1 quake just a few miles away. The 2014 La Habra quake delivered a reminder to Southern Californians that even moderate earthquakes can cause damage—in this case, power outages,…
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…