Commingling, a violation of a producer's fiduciary duty, means:
Explanation
Commingling is improperly blending fiduciary funds (premiums) with personal or business money. Under California Insurance Code §1733 premiums are received and held in a fiduciary capacity, and a licensee who diverts them to his own use is guilty of theft; §1734 requires the licensee either to remit them or to keep them in a trust account. Keeping funds separate, explaining coverage, and refunding unearned premium are proper conduct.
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