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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
8822
 
Phraseology:
INSURANCE COMPANIES — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons.

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:
This classification applies to employers licensed by the California Department of Insurance as insurance companies to underwrite a variety of commercial or personal coverages, including but not limited to health, disability, automobile, property, title, liability, workers' compensation, life and annuity insurance, and surety bonds.

Fee-based inspections for insurance, safety or valuation purposes shall be classified as 8720(1), Inspection for Insurance, Safety or Valuation Purposes.

The operations performed by insurance administrators, brokers, agents or adjustors who are not employed by a licensed insurance company shall be assigned to the employer' standard classification or to the applicable Standard Exception classification.

Approved Pure Premium Rate:
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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$0.47New/Renewal
9/1/2022$0.51New/Renewal
9/1/2021$0.49New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
INSURANCE COMPANIES — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons.

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:
This classification applies to employers licensed by the California Department of Insurance as insurance companies to underwrite a variety of commercial or personal coverages, including but not limited to health, disability, automobile, property, title, liability, workers' compensation, life and annuity insurance, and surety bonds.

Fee-based inspections for insurance, safety or valuation purposes shall be classified as 8720(1), Inspection for Insurance, Safety or Valuation Purposes.

The operations performed by insurance administrators, brokers, agents or adjustors who are not employed by a licensed insurance company shall be assigned to the employer' standard classification or to the applicable Standard Exception classification.

9/1/2022
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