
What Is Earthquake Insurance?
42 states experience earthquakes. You may need earthquake insurance.
Jessa Claeys is an insurance editor for Bankrate and holds a personal lines insurance license in the state of Colorado. She currently covers auto, home and life insurance with the goal of helping others secure a healthy financial future. Jessa has over a decade of experience writing, editing and leading teams of content creators. Her work has been published by several insurance, personal finance and investment-focused publications, including BiggerPockets, 401(k) Specialist, BP Wealth and more.
Jessa earned her master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Denver. When she’s away from her desk, you can find her climbing mountains, paddling lakes or watching live music.
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— Jessa Claeys
42 states experience earthquakes. You may need earthquake insurance.
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