Earthquake Protection Covered?

Thomas99

Will buildings and contents insurance cover Earthquake destruction? Don't need to claim, just getting prepared for next time.

FlameCloud

Yes, its classified as one of the fire perils and should be listed alongside it as the first peril.

Thomas99

FlameCloud wrote: »

Yes, its classified as one of the fire perils and should be listed alongside it as the first peril.

I thought it may have been excluded under "Act of God" or something, thanks for the reply.

[Deleted User]

This is the information from our intranet site - please be very aware of loose tiles/bricks etc as they could cause some injury. I can't say that earthquakes are standardly covered by all companies, but are by us.

"The earth quake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale and was the UK's biggest in 25 years. We are urging home owners in affected areas to check their properties for any further damage today and to be aware of any loose or unstable brick work or tiles.
Earthquakes are covered as standard in both contents and buildings insurance, so any damage or loss suffered by our customers as a result of the earth quake will be covered".

Hope this helps
Becca

We_Laugh_Indoors

Glad to hear that they are covered.

How about volcanoes?:p

[Deleted User]

oooh, not sure on that one