Eaton Vance Insured California Municipal Bond Fund II (AMEX:EIA) (the ?Fund?), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six month periods ended March 31, 2007. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2007.

For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Fund had net investment income of $953,581 ($0.246 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $264,972 (equal to $0.068 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $688,609, or $0.178 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2007 was $1,901,737 ($0.492 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.136 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.356 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2006, the Fund had net investment income of $945,715 ($0.244 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $226,673 (equal to $0.059 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $719,042, or $0.185 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2006 was $1,909,215 ($0.494 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.110 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.384 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were $340,857 ($0.086 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended March 31, 2007 were $598,141 ($0.157 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2006 were $284,004 ($0.072 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended March 31, 2006 were $388,244 ($0.099 per common share).

On March 31, 2007, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $59,771,043. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2007 was $15.48 based on 3,861,925 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on March 31, 2006, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $57,505,089. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2006 was $14.89 based on 3,861,403 common shares outstanding.

Common shares of the Fund are traded on the American Stock Exchange. The Fund is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EV. Eaton Vance and its affiliates currently had $150.0 billion in assets under management on April 30, 2007. Eaton Vance Management will make available periodic summary information regarding portfolio investments. Those interested should call Eaton Vance Management at (800) 262-1122.

EATON VANCE INSURED CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND II
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
2007  2006  2007  2006 
Net investment income $954  $946  $1,902  $1,909 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

($341) $284  $598  $388 
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income ($265) ($227) ($526) ($423)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

$348  $1,003  $1,974  $1,874 
 
Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
Net investment income $0.246  $0.244  $0.492  $0.494 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

($0.086) $0.072  $0.157  $0.099 
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income ($0.068) ($0.059) ($0.136) ($0.110)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

$0.092  $0.257  $0.513  $0.483 
 
Net investment income $0.246  $0.244  $0.492  $0.494 
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.068) (0.059) (0.136) (0.110)
Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.178  $0.185  $0.356  $0.384 
 
Net Asset Value at March 31 (Common Shares)
Net assets (000) $59,771  $57,505 
Shares outstanding (000) 3,862  3,861 
Net asset value per share outstanding $15.48  $14.89 
 
Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
Market price on AMEX at March 31 $15.20  $14.75 
High market price (six months ended March 31) $15.37  $14.91 
Low market price (six months ended March 31) $14.60  $13.88