Homeowners policies exclude earth movement, which is broader than earthquake and takes in landslide and sinkhole as well. Earthquake coverage is bought separately, usually as a California Earthquake Authority policy through your home insurer or from a private earthquake carrier. Insurance Code 10081 requires your home insurer to offer earthquake coverage, and section 10083 requires it to repeat the offer at least every other year if you decline. Cost depends on the home’s location, construction and age, and on the deductible you choose. We help you weigh the options before you decide. Insurance Code provisions are amended from time to time; the section is described as published by the Legislative Counsel at the time of writing.
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