Category Archives: Earthquake Insurance

Orange County Earthquake Insurance: Breaking Down the Issues

Orange County Earthquake Insurance: Breaking Down the Issues Earthquakes are a not uncommon occurrence in Orange County, let alone the rest of California. Think of it as a trade-off for the beautiful sunny weather we enjoy year round. But have … Continue reading →

California Earthquake Insurance: Homeowner’s Emergency Checklist

We’ve talked about the impact of earthquakes lately. Whether it is building safety or the importance of earthquake insurance, it is an issue that every Californian is familiar with. (I guess it can’t be sunny and beautiful all the time). … Continue reading →

Earthquake California Quake Test, Boring is Good

It was touted as one of the most ambitious earthquake simulations ever attempted. And in this case, the more boring, unexciting results the better. Engineers from the University of California San Diego constructed a five-story building complete with an operating … Continue reading →

Japan One Year Later: An Earthquake Safety Reminder

The tsunami and earthquake that devastated Japan a year ago on March 11, 2011 was astronomical in costs.  According to the Insurance Information Institute, it was the costliest earthquake/tsunami to date with almost 35 billion in losses. The disaster destroyed … Continue reading →