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Only if you have added and paid an additional premium for the Earthquake coverage endorsement.

Adding earthquake insurance to your homeowner's policy is typically optional and can often be quite costly. As a result, only about 12% of California homeowners have earthquake insurance according to the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) . For more information, visit the Related Link below.

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Will homeowners insurance cover a cracked foundation caused by an earthquake?

Typically, standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover damage to a foundation caused by earthquakes. You would need to purchase a separate earthquake insurance policy or rider to have coverage for this type of damage.


Benefits of Earthquake Insurance?

For those living in areas located on a major fault line, the threat of an earthquake is something that has to be dealt with on a daily basis.� While earthquakes can cause significant damage to your home, you could protect yourself by taking out earthquake insurance.� � Earthquake insurance is an insurance policy, which normally needs to be purchased on top of your home insurance, but protects you and your home in the event of an earthquake.� This could include not only the initial damage due to the quake, but could also provide you with additional benefits in the event that you can't use your home for awhile. ����


Does homeowner's insurance cover land erosion?

No, Homeowners insurance policies typically exclude coverage for land erosion and ground movement. Home Insurance covers certain sudden losses due to the perils listed on the policy (Fire, Wind, Hail, lightning etc). Land erosion is not a sudden loss.


Where can one find earthquake insurance quotes?

There are a number of insurance companies that offer earthquake insurance. Companies such as as Gammons Insurance Agency, GeoVera Insurance and Quake Quotes offer insurance in the event of an earthquake.


What section of the library can you find topics about earthquakes?

You can find topics about earthquakes in the Earth sciences or Geology section of the library. These books typically cover the science behind earthquakes, their causes, effects, and ways to mitigate their impact.

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Will homeowners insurance cover a cracked foundation caused by an earthquake?

Typically, standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover damage to a foundation caused by earthquakes. You would need to purchase a separate earthquake insurance policy or rider to have coverage for this type of damage.


Is one covered for earthquakes by insurance in California?

Most ordinary homeowners insurance policies do not cover the policy holder against earthquake damage. However, additional policies can be taken called earthquake insurance to cover people's property against earthquakes.


Does homeowners insurance cover foreclosure?

No. Homeowners Insurance does not cover the owners default on a mortgage note.


Does homeowners insurance cover your child damaging the neighbors vehicle?

No, Your homeowners insurance does not cover vehicle damage. That's what auto insurance is for.


Does homeowners insurance cover your mortgage if you are laid off?

No. This is not what homeowners insurance is for. Homeowners insurance is to pay for physical damage to your home and contents.


Does homeowners insurance cover sprinkler system?

Your homeowners insurance should cover damage to your sprinkler system if the cause of the damage is covered by your homeowners insurance policy such as fire, lightning, freezing of pipes, etc. Homeowners insurance is not a maintenance policy and will not cover mechanical failure of your system.


Does homeowners insurance cover hospital from a car accident?

No, Homeowners insurance is for the house. it does not cover cars or car accident claims.


Does homeowners' liability insurance cover personal injury on another property?

No, your Homeowners Insurance will not. Your Medical Insurance Will.


Will homeowners cover tire theft?

Homeowners insurance does not cover automobile nor there parts.


Does my homeowners insurance cover a neighbors dog attacking my dog?

Not usually. The neighbor's homeowners insurance would cover it underneath their liability insurance.


Will homeowners insurance cover removal of healthy trees?

No, Homeowners Insurance is Hazard Insurance it does not cover the costs of asthetics. That's landscaping or Lawn Maintenance.


Does homeowners insurance cover vandalism to a visitors car in your driveway?

No. Homeowners Insurance does not coverage for automobiles.