Cal. Ins. Code § 1215.12

Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has committed a violation of this article which makes the continued operation of an insurer contrary to the interests of policyholders or the public, the commissioner may, after giving notice and an opportunity to be heard, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew such insurer’s license or authority to do business in this state for such period as he finds is required for the protection of policyholders or the public.