You might be surprised to discover how flexible and budget-friendly earthquake insurance can be. CEA offers a variety of coverage choices and deductible options.
CEA is not-for-profit. Our insurance rates are based on the best available science and research, not profit.
Use the CEA premium calculator to get an insurance cost estimate. Then, contact your residential insurer, who will help you purchase your CEA policy.
How to Buy a Policy
Coverage options for renters
Our earthquake insurance for renters lets you set the coverage limits that are best for you.
Coverages Renters Policy Additional Information Personal Property Included Covers damage to your belongings, such as TVs and furniture. Coverage Limits Up to $25,000 Available in limits of $5,000 or $25,000. Deductible 5%-25%
Claim-payment example:
- If you have $25,000 in Personal Property coverage, and
- You have purchased a 5% ($1,250) deductible, and
- An earthquake causes $20,000 in damage to your covered belongings, then
- You will receive a payment for $18,750 (the covered damage, less the deductible, up to the limit purchased).
Loss of Use Included
Covers additional living expenses if you need to live and eat elsewhere because earthquake damage or a civil authority prevents you from residing in your rented house, apartment or room.
Coverage Limits Up to $100,000 Available in $1,500, $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000 limits. Deductible None There is never a deductible for Loss of Use. Emergency Repairs Included
Covers earthquake-damage repairs that are needed to protect your personal property from further damage (example: if there is a hole in your roof and you have to buy a tarp to cover your personal belongings to protect them from a rainstorm).
Coverage Limits $1,000 or 5% of Personal Property coverage
If your rented house, apartment or room is damaged by an earthquake, Emergency Repairs will cover up to $1,000 to protect your personal belongings from further damage.
Deductible Emergency Repairs are paid, up to the limit, after your Personal Property deductible is met
There is no deductible for Emergency Repairs. Emergency repairs begin after the Personal Property deductible has been met.
Breakables
Not available for new policies written on or after August 1, 2023 and renewals on or after November 1, 2023.
Contact your CEA earthquake insurance provider or use the CEA premium calculator to get a policy premium estimate.
We encourage you to read your entire CEA policy—and its policy declarations page—to understand your coverages and how they work. Exclusions and special limits apply. All terms and conditions of CEA insurance coverage are found in the CEA insurance-policy. Refer to a sample policy, below.
