Earthquake Insurance Campaign Successful; Policies Increase Among California Homeowners

A record number of homeowners have purchased California earthquake insurance following a significant effort to encourage consumers to buy coverage. In 2016, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) rolled out a number of new policy options and other offerings to boost the accessibility of coverage. The CEA is the leading American insurance policy provider for residential earthquake coverage. Last year the CEA rolled out several new California earthquake insurance policy types and deductible options. Moreover, it also started offering a larger premium discounts for older homes that have undergone retrofitting for earthquake protection.