Buying Tips and Help Resources

Publications

Is Earthquake Insurance Right For You?
Doing the math to find out if buying it is the right financial decision for you. (pdf)

The Big One and The Big Question: Earthquake Insurance: To Buy or Not to Buy...?
What to consider when weighing the pros and cons of buying earthquake insurance (pdf)

Earthquake Insurance Shopping Resources
Shopping options for homeowners

Earthquake Insurance for Renters
Shopping options for renters 

Shopping Guides

Earthquake Insurance Shopping Guide
A tool to compare prices and features of earthquake insurance 

Renters Insurance Shopping Guide
A tool for renters to compare prices and features of earthquake insurance

Articles/Videos

Do You Really Need Disaster Insurance?
Insurers say earthquake coverage recommended
Making the Right Financial Decision re: Earthquake Insurance
CA Earthquake the Next Katrina?
Quake Insurance Rates Come Down
Obsessed to a Fault (pdf)
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) (pdf)
Insurers learn to pinpoint risks—and avoid them

Links and Resources

The Institute for Business and Home Safety
Enter your zip code to get general information on the risks in your area

USGS
Nationwide Earthquake risk information from the United States Geological Survey

Association of Bay Area Governments
Bay Area specific information on earthquake preparedness and retrofitting (damage prevention in advance)

American Red Cross
Preparedness information for your family, home and workplace

Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
A useful guide to making your home earthquake safe

For information on earthquake claims and damage repair, click here.