Section 4097.20.

Cal. Insurance Code - INS § 4097.20.
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If the name of a mutual insurer converting to a stock insurer pursuant to this article includes the word “mutual,” the new stock insurer may continue to use the word “mutual” in its name if the name includes a word or words that identify the new stock insurer as a stock insurer and the commissioner finds that the continued use of the word “mutual” in its name is not likely to mislead or deceive the public.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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