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In 2024, more areas of the U.S. experienced earthquakes, leading some homeowners to face what Alaskans and Californians live through and fear: earthquake damage to their homes. “Many of them saw ...

According to NerdWallet, certain natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and sinkholes are not covered under a standard home insurance policy. Flood and earthquake insurance are ...

Homeowners insurance can help with sudden damage from incidents such as fires or storms, but it won't cover all problems that ...

you’ll need to buy a separate earthquake insurance policy. A standard home insurance policy doesn’t cover earthquakes. Earthquake insurance typically covers: Dwelling Personal property ...

The catastrophic wildfires have not only destroyed homes and communities but have also revealed a significant insurance gap, potentially leaving thousands of homeowners financially unprotected in ...