Why this guide
- Built from the CDI/PSI public License Examination Objectives — matches the blueprint PSI uses to build the exam
- CA-specific, not generic P&C — the 12-hour Ethics/Code and fraud sections are isolated so you don't miss them
- Multilingual exam support noted — PSI offers the CA producer exam in Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog
- Print-friendly — full guide plus two one-page cheat sheets and a pocket crib sheet for final review
Who this is for
- New California insurance agents studying for the Property, Casualty, or combined P&C producer exam
- Captive agents at Farmers, State Farm, Mercury who need to pass the CDI exam before selling
- Independent agents and brokers adding a P&C line of authority to an existing CA license
- Career-changers into property/casualty insurance sales or agency customer service
- Anyone preparing for the PSI California Insurance Producer exam
What you'll learn
- Property Insurance: fire, homeowners, dwelling, commercial property, inland marine, ocean marine, and California-earthquake basics
- Casualty Insurance: general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, surety, and bail
- California Insurance Code & Ethics: the 12-hour mandatory course topics, fraud provisions, fiduciary duty, and producer responsibilities
- Policy provisions & concepts: insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation, utmost good faith, warranties, representations, concealment
- Licensing & regulation: CDI application, fingerprinting, appointments, license classes, and continuing education (24 hours per 2-year term, including 3 hours ethics)
- Federal compliance basics: Fair Credit Reporting Act, privacy, advertising rules, and anti-discrimination principles
- Exam strategy: question-weighting by content area, time-management tips, and the PSI candidate bulletin procedures
What you're getting
- 6 printable PDFs: cover, course notice, full study guide, two condensed cheat sheets, and an exam-day pocket card.
- Content built from the public syllabus and real test-taker accounts.
- No fake "actual exam" content — honest, source-cited study aids.
"The California P&C exam is broad. The 12-hour ethics section catches people who only studied property forms."
— paraphrased from public test-taker accounts