What is Earthquake Insurance
Earthquake insurance protects your home and belongings from the damage that occurs when an earthquake hits. Like flooding, earthquake coverage is excluded from most comprehensive home insurance policies.
Who Needs It
Earthquake insurance usually comes with a fairly high deductible, so this insurance may not be on your radar unless your home resides in an area where earthquakes are likely. Still, all 50 states are susceptible to earthquakes, and damages caused by these natural disasters are not covered by your homeowner’s insurance. Adding earthquake insurance to your policy provides extra protection in case your home is damaged — or completely destroyed — by an earthquake. The rate for your deductible depends on your home’s location, its building materials, and the likelihood of an earthquake.
If you purchase earthquake insurance from one of our carriers, they will cover some or all of the following:
- All damage to your home
- Damage to other, non-business structures on your property
- Damages to personal property
- Increased costs to meet current building codes or stabilize land under your home
- Cost to remove debris
- Living expenses while your home is under repair