Which statement best describes the California Earthquake Authority (CEA)?
Explanation
The CEA is a privately funded but publicly managed entity created by the California Legislature in 1996. Participating residential property insurers offer CEA earthquake policies as the companion coverage required under §10081's mandatory offer; the participating insurer collects the premium and issues a separate CEA policy, while CEA pays the earthquake losses out of its capital and reinsurance.
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