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Policy Information ("Quake Insurance 101")

Coverage A of the policy provides coverage for loss to a dwelling or residential structure owned by the insured.

Coverage B of the policy provides coverage for loss to appurtenant structures owned by the insured.

Coverage C of the policy provides coverage for personal property owned or used by the insured.

Coverage D of the policy provides coverage for alternative living arrangements if the dwelling is unfit to live in as a result of quake damage.

Coverage E of the policy provides coverage for upgrading the quake damaged dwelling to new building codes if required.

Coverage F of the policy provides coverage for debris removal and demolition among other things.

RESIDENTIAL EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE:
BuyQuakeInsurance.com provides several policies to help you to tailor coverage to your needs:

Superior EQ Earthquake Policy:

Coverage A - Damage to the dwelling structure covered up to the Coverage A limit.
Coverage B - Damage to appurtenant structures covered up to 10% of the Coverage A limit.
Coverage C - Damage to personal property covered up to 50% of the Coverage A limit.
Coverage D - Loss of Use coverage provided up to 20% of the Coverage A limit or $25,000 whichever is less.
Coverage E - Provides coverage for up to $10,000 if the dwelling meets the definition for earthquake hazard reduction.
Coverage F - Provides coverage for up to $10,000 for loss assessment charged by an association of property owners.

Condo EQ Earthquake Policy:

Coverage A (Building Additions and Alterations) is included with a limit of $25,000
Loss Assessment is included with a limit of $5000
Loss of Use is included with a limit of $2500
Coverage C (Personal Property limit must match the companion HO-6 Policy limit)

Standard EQ Earthquake Policy:

Our basic policy covering damage to the dwelling structure up to the limit set in Coverage A.
Coverage B - this policy offers no coverage for appurtenant structures.
Coverage C - Damage to personal property covered up to a limit of $5,000 subject to the limits of the policy.
Coverage D - Loss of use provided up to a limit of $1,500.
Coverage E - Provides coverage up to $10,000 if the dwelling meets the definintion for earthquake hazard reduction.
Coverage F - Loss Assessment is not covered.
No deductible applies for loss of use coverage.

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