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A Comparison of Earthquake Insurance Providers

California Residential Earthquake Coverage Comparison
The Coverage chart below provides an accurate overview of the coverage features for the predominant Residential Earthquake Plans available in California. While the chart provides an overview, it does not show all policy limitations and provisions.


The options presented have been determined using the underwriting guidelines for each company. We can generally increase the amount of Dwelling coverage provided (if you feel we have underestimated the rebuilding cost of your home), however, the coverage usally cannot be reduced. The coverage amounts are set to meet each company's minimum guidelines to qualify for the coverage. It is important to keep in mind that since the deductibles for Earthquake Insurance are set as a percentage of the total coverage amount; as you increase your coverage, you also increase your effective deductible, while also increasing your cost. For example, a $100,000 Earthquake policy with a 10% deductible would mean that you have a $10,000 deductible; while a $150,000 policy with the same 10% deductible would mean that you now have a $15,000 deductible. So, while on the one hand you may want more coverage, on the other hand you thereby increase your overall deductible.


AXIS Reinsurance Company, GeoVera Insurance Company and Pacific Select Insurance Company are California "Admitted" Insurance Carriers. As such, they are all protected under the California State Guarantee Fund.


We look forward to hearing from you. If you have questions, please feel free to call at (800) 451-3500 or Fax at (888) 451-3501, or email us at DB3@Severt.com.

 
Company Program
Name
Dwelling
Coverage
Deductible Separate Structures
Personal Property Additional
Living Expenses
Debris Removal Chimneys,
Fireplaces
Pools & Spas BBQs, Gazebos,
Playground equip., etc.
Personal Computers Glassware, China,
Porcelain
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AXIS Reinsurance Company Superior EQ
PLUS

Up to the
limit purchased.
10% or 15%
of each coverage.
10% of Dwelling
Coverage
50% of Dwelling
Coverage
20% of Dwelling
Coverage, up to $100K
5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 25,000 3,000 10,000 1,500 Sample Policy
Superior EQ Up to the
limit purchased.
10% or 15%
of each coverage.
10% of Dwelling
Coverage
50% of Dwelling
Coverage
20% of Dwelling
Coverage, up to $25K
5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 3,000 3,000 2,500 1,500 Sample Policy
Standard Up to the
limit purchased.
15% of
total coverage.
No Coverage 5,000 1,500 5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 No Coverage No Coverage 1,000 No Coverage Sample Policy
GeoVera
Insurance
Comprehensive Up to the
limit purchased.
10% or 15%
of total coverage.
Included in Blanket
Limit of Coverage
Included in Blanket
Limit of Coverage
Included in Blanket
Limit of Coverage
Up to the limit
purchased.
5,000 3,000 3,000 Up to the
limit purchased.
Up to the
limit purchased. 
 
Standard Up to the
limit purchased.
15% of
total coverage.
No Coverage 5,000 1,500 Up to the limit
purchased.
5,000 No Coverage No Coverage Included in
5,000 total.
Included in
5,000 total
 
Pacific Select
Insurance
Premier Up to the
limit purchased.
10% or 15%
of each coverage.
10% of Dwelling
Coverage
50% of Dwelling
Coverage
20% of Dwelling
Coverage (25K max)
5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 1,500 1,500 2,500   1,500  
Security
Protector
Up to the
limit purchased.
15% of
total coverage.
No Coverage 5,000 1,500 5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 No Coverage No Coverage 1,000 No Coverage  
CEA California EQ
Authority
Up to the
limit purchased.
15% No Coverage 5,000 1,500 5% of Dwelling
Coverage
5,000 No Coverage No Coverage 1,000 No Coverage  
   

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