Understanding Loss of Use Coverage
This blog explores why Loss of Use is an essential part of your earthquake insurance policy and how it can significantly alleviate the stress and financial burden in the wake of such an event.
Facts about California’s Earthquake Story
Seismology has many nuances that you might not be aware of. Here are a few lesser-known details about earthquakes in the Golden State.
What is an Earthquake Early Warning System?
Can I Buy Earthquake Insurance Separately? Exploring Earthquake Insurance Options in California with QuakeInsurance by Geovera.
How Deductibles Work
What do I need to make an Earthquake claim? Choosing a deductible for your Earthquake policy An earthquake can destroy a home and cause collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects. If an earthquake occurs, you should take the following immediate action: Take steps to protect yourself and your family. Promptly submit your claim by […]
What does FEMA do for Earthquakes?
When natural disasters strike, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is crucial in providing relief and support to affected communities. Earthquakes, one of nature’s most devastating forces, can cause significant damage to homes and properties. While FEMA offers assistance for various disasters, including hurricanes and floods, its coverage for earthquake damage is limited. Does FEMA […]
Kicking Off 2024 with the Right Insurance
New Year, New Insights: A Guide to Reviewing Your Insurance Documents Reviewing your insurance documents for the new year with this guide is a great way to start the year informed and prepared. As you’ve certainly heard us state before, the standard Homeowners policy does not protect against damage from an earthquake. Adding standalone Earthquake […]
Talking Points: 2023 ShakeOut
The International ShakeOut Day, every third Thursday of October, is a day of individual and community events featuring the largest earthquake drill ever, organized to inspire others to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes. What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, will determine how well […]
Demand Surge After Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods can cause widespread devastation in a matter of minutes. While the immediate effects of these events are often evident, the aftermath can also bring about unexpected consequences in the form of a demand surge. In this blog, we will explore how demand surge works when a natural disaster […]
Retrofitting a Home for An Earthquake
Retrofitting a home for an earthquake involves making structural changes and improvements to increase the building’s resistance to seismic activity. Overall, earthquake preparation is an important aspect of emergency preparedness that can help protect lives, property, and businesses. By taking the necessary steps to prepare for earthquakes, individuals and communities can be better equipped to deal […]
5 Reasons Why Getting Disaster Insurance is a Challenging Choice
Why is Deciding to Get Disaster Insurance so Challenging? Humans make thousands of daily decisions, ranging from simple choices like what to wear or eat, to more complex decisions like buying a house or starting a business. With the increasing complexity of our world, decision-making has become more complicated than ever. When buying insurance, many […]