Is Your Business Protected by an Earthquake California Policy?
Rick Callaway
Commercial Insurance Broker | 30+ yrs | Insure businesses, commercial properties, manufacturers, brewers, technology companies, VC backed startups | Cyber insurance, Liability & Property Coverages | Licensed in 50 states
Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault. Each year, there are small earthquakes that are hardly noticeable. No one knows when the next large one will strike that will cause property damage and injuries. Is your business protected?
Commercial earthquake insurance is essential and isn’t part of your normal business policy.
If you don’t have coverage for your business when an earthquake in California happens, you could suffer significant losses.?
Are Earthquakes in California Covered by a Business Property Policy?
A business owner’s policy includes commercial liability insurance and commercial property coverage, which takes care of your business in a wide variety of circumstances. Unfortunately, earthquakes aren’t one of them.
Even if you have “all risks” property coverage, earthquake damage is specifically excluded. That means if your property is damaged in an earthquake, your insurance won’t help you pay for repairs, lost income due to business interruption, or anything else. You’ll have to pay out-of-pocket.
That’s why it’s important to talk to your commercial insurance provider about earthquake insurance. They can help ensure you’re protected during the all-to-common earthquakes in California.
Where Can You Buy Commercial Earthquake Coverage?
Many people in California have heard of buying earthquake coverage through insurance companies that are part of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA). However, the CEA and its member agencies only? cover homeowner’s properties, not commercial properties.
Instead, work with a broker to find the companies that offer commercial earthquake insurance.?
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Remember, earthquake insurance isn’t automatic.? An experienced broker will talk to you about it as part of helping you find the full insurance package you need.?
What Does Commercial Earthquake Insurance Cover?
The specifics of commercial earthquake coverage will vary a bit between insurance companies. Be sure to review coverage with your broker.
Some of the things commercial earthquake insurance may cover include:
This coverage will help you recover quickly and get back to business as soon as possible if your business is hit by an earthquake in California.
Protect Your Business From an Earthquake in California
The next devastating earthquake in California is a matter of when, not if. Be sure your business is protected appropriately — remember, earthquakes are excluded from regular business property insurance.
If you’re ready to get a quote on a commercial earthquake policy, I’m here to help. Reach out today!