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CA Dept. of Insurance Items of Interest for Licensed Agents:
Effective July 1, 2010: CDI fees have been reduced 6 percent. For a complete list of new fees, go to www.insurance.ca.gov
Effective January 1, 2010: E-Mail addresses are now mandatory. License applicants must provide the e-mail address to which the applicant want the commissioner to direct all license-related correspondence. (CIC Section 1749.31)
Effective December 31, 2009: CDI will NO LONGER MAIL RENEWAL NOTICES to individuals and business entities. Instead, CDI will email a renewal notification. If you have not already done so, BRC recommends that agents update their address/contact information and register their email account at the CDI website: www.insurance.ca.gov; Quick Links; Online Services; Email Updates; Sign Up for Free Account. Or, www.insurance.ca.gov; Quick Links; For Agents & Brokers; Change Address Online.
Effective September 1, 2009: CDI will only accept address change requests from its licensees through the Internet. Address change requests consist of changes to mailing address, business address, residence address, e-mail address, residence telephone number and business telephone number.
August 24, 2009: CDI sent Notices to California County Clerks and Jail Enforcement Officials with instructions on how to validate a Bail Agent license.
Effective July 1, 2009: CDI will no longer print and mail hard copies of its licenses. Instead, individuals and business entities will receive an email with instructions and a website link to download their license from the CDI’s website. www.insurance.ca.gov; Quick Links; For Agents & Brokers; Obtain Your License Online.
Bail Resource Center is offering a complete line of ONLINE Courses for Insurance and Financial Services Professionals in California and Nationwide. Pre-licensed and Continuing Education Courses include, but not limited to: Fire & Casualty, Life, Auto, Annuity, Ocean Marine. Go to http://bail.360training.com to see a complete list of categories available in California and Nationwide.
Note: Online courses do NOT include Bail CE or Pre-license.
Notice: Certificates of Completion Expire Three Years after class completion.
In accordance with Insurance Code Section 1749 (h) Certificates of Completion expire three (3) years from completion date of this course, whether or not a license is issued.
If your pre-licensing certificate of completion have expired, you must complete the 12-hour pre-licensing class again.
NEW LAWS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 / Pending Legislation 2010
Bills in their entirety may be obtained at www.leginfo.ca.gov
BRC Seminar Payment Policy
ALL registrations must be pre-paid or guaranteed by a credit card to be considered valid. Money Orders, Cash, or Pre-Approved Bail Agency checks will be accepted at class check-in. NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted at class check-in.
Students unable to attend may transfer 100% of their tuition to an alternate class date within 6 months of original class date, if request is in writing and received within 4 days of original class. If BRC is not notified of registration cancellation or transfer request, penalties may apply.
Late enrollment/registrations – commencing 4 days prior to class date will be charged a $20.00 late fee. Walk-in students, regardless of payment method, will be charged an additional $40.00 and their Certificates of Completion will be mailed within 10 business days.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
Check out the Resources section of our site for job opportunities.
If you are a company looking for well trained agents, email the Bail Resource center at bailuout@hotmail.com. We will list your job opportunities for FREE.
Calif. Title 10 Read the California Title 10 information here.
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Bail Law & Motions
Bail continuing education courses will include current case law and an updated 2009/10 version of Bail Law & Motions prepared by LeRoy Humpal, Attorney-at-Law. Lively Bail law discussion scenarios have been added to the 2010/2011 class.
Leroy Hampal, Esq. will be guest speakers at some of our California classes.
Visit our “Bail Attorneys” section for more information regarding attorneys knowledgeable in bail law.
Didn’t Pass the CDI Bail Exam?
Many people have come to us complaining that the bail test is tough…REAL TOUGH! It’s true, but you can still pass with all of the advantages we have to offer. Even if you took the class with another bail education provider, we can arrange for you to audit our pre-licensing class so that you WILL pass. Our class will give you realistic practice tests, easy ways to remember the answers, test taking techniques and more. Ask around about our high percentage pass rate for the California bail exam. On a regular basis we have students who have taken the pre-licensing class from a different education provider, failed the test several times;then audit our class and pass the first time!
Practice study exam is available by downloading it from our Home page. Fax back the answer sheet to BRC. We will score your results within 48 hours and fax them back to you with the answer key.
To audit a class visit our courses section to find a class near you. Register as a pre-licensing student but do not pay by credit card…use the fax or telephone option as payment option and write in the comment section: AUDIT. The fee to audit day-one of a pre-licensing class is $200.00 (BRC Alumni $100.00).
Bail License Renewal
Did you know that you can take your Continuing Education class for next year’s license renewal anytime after July 1st? Take the class early – classes are smaller and you will enjoy a greater opportunity to discuss issues important to you and your business. Visit our course section for class dates and locations. Summer/Fall special for Bail Resource Center Alumni. Put BRCAlumni in the customer code box when you check-out.
Save money, renew on time! CDI renewal fee and CE credit must be postmarked by June 30th. For more information you can call the bail licensing department of the California Department of Insurance at (916) 492-3035. You can download a bail license renewal form (LIC 431-1B) from the CDI website, www.insurance.ca.gov.
The Deadline for California Renewal is June 30th of each year. Expiration of your bail license is on July 1st of each year. If you fail to renew on time, you must re-submit an new bail license application (Form LIC 431-1) and the application fee to reactivate is DOUBLE.
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Here’s what people are saying about BRC classes:
“The thoroughness of the materials is impressive and the emphasis on ethics, new case law, and legislation is to be commended.” California District Attorneys Association.
“This class is far superior to others, very interesting.” R.A. McCabe
“Very flexible, not rigid. Able to handle the odd request for unusual information.” L. Ahuna
“The class was exciting and useful. I will definitely refer BRC to friends.” B. Mandel
“Very informative & easy to understand. Well done!” R. Strauss
“Each year much is learned. Thorough learning is much appreciated. Very interesting in presentation.” M. Newman
“Designed well and better than other classes offered.” S. Dang