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Since 1972, California Southwestern Insurance Agency has been serving Northern and Southern California communities providing insurance and risk management for your business and family. Our agency has a strong presence in the Manufactured Housing Industry, and has become one of the leading experts in this industry. We remain focused on the specific needs that are unique  Manufactured Housing Communities, and the changing California landscape. We are licensed in many states to accommodate the insurance needs of our multi-state clientele.

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  • Southern California
    21 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • (800) 352-0393
  • 9am to 7pm EST Monday to Friday

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Earthquake Coverage

The cost of Earthquake insurance coverage varies significantly – it all depends on your area’s level of risk. Earthquake insurance premiums can be relatively inexpensive if you live where earthquakes are rare and incresaed costs where they happen more frequently. In California, where earthquake insurance is issued by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), you can purchase this coverage by contacting your agent. If you live in other states, your agent can discuss earthquake insurance options so you can select the coverage and limits that meet your specific needs.

Dwelling Coverage

Sometimes this is referred to as Coverage A and covers your home up to a certain amount, called the limit.

  • The limit on your earthquake insurance is the same as the limit on your homeowners insurance (dwelling coverage).
  • CEA offers deductibles of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. You do not have to pay your CEA deductible up front to receive a claim check, it is simply the amount deducted from your total covered losses.
  • As with most earthquake policies, CEA insurance does not cover landscaping, pools, fences, masonry, or separate buildings.
  • Exterior masonry veneer is not covered unless you add that coverage to your CEA policy.
  • If you rent from someone else or own a condo, you do not need this coverage.

Your personal property coverage

This is sometimes referred to as Coverage C and covers things in your home, like furniture, TVs, and computers.

  • The limit starts at $5,000 and you can increase the limit to $200,000.
  • Things like china and crystal are covered if you purchase optional breakables coverage.

Additional living expenses (ALE) or loss of use

This is sometimes referred to as Coverage D and covers temporary and extra costs to live somewhere else while your area is evacuated or your home is repaired.

  • It can cover temporary rental of a home, apartment, or hotel room; restaurant meals; a temporary telephone line; moving and storage; furniture rental; and laundry.
  • It is bound to a reasonable time needed to repair the home, or for you to move to another permanent home.
  • The limit range from $1,500 to $100,000.
  • This coverage never has a deductible under CEA

Common Earthquake Insurance Exclusions

Fire

Earthquake insurance usually does not cover anything that your homeowners policy already covers. For example, your homeowners policy covers fire damage, even if an earthquake causes the fire. Therefore, your earthquake policy does not cover fire damage.

Land

Usually, earthquake insurance does not cover damage to your land, such as sinkholes from erosion or other hidden openings under your land. You may be able to buy limited additional coverage to restore or stabilize land.

Vehicles

Earthquake insurance does not cover damage to your vehicles. Check your auto insurance policy to find out if it covers that damage.

Flood

Earthquake insurance does not cover water damage from outside your home, such as sewer or drain back-up, flood, or tsunami. For example, if you live near a lake that floods your home after an earthquake, earthquake insurance will not pay to repair the damage. A flood insurance policy will cover you.

What happens if...

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Yes, your homeowners insurance covers a large number of perils. However, you should always consult with your agent on Insurance limits and coverage.

If the unexpected happens, losing your home contents could be distressing as well as financially devastating. Your Farmers homeowners, Townhouse, Condo and Renters policies cover the loss of your personal belongings, subject to the policy limits and conditions.

Your home is probably the single largest investment you'll ever make. By insuring your home, you are helping to protect your investment.

A deductible is the amount you’re responsible for in the event of a covered loss.

For home policies, there are three common types of deductibles: A flat deductible, A percent deductible and A split deductible.

You can let your CSIA agent know, but to get the claims process rolling fast, you can report a claim online period.

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