Commissioner Causey reminds homeowners to check insurance policies after two recent earthquakes in North Carolina

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey speaks to a crowd in Derby. RO file photo

RALEIGH — A pair of recent rumblings in North Carolina have prompted Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to remind state residents to make sure they're covered for the effects of natural disasters. This can be accomplished by checking with their insurance agent to review their individual policies.

Over the Easter weekend, two small earthquakes were felt in Surry County, both within a few miles of each other. According to the USGS, the first quake was a magnitude 2.3 and struck about 20 miles west of Mount Airy. The second earthquake had a magnitude of 1.5.

“Although North Carolina is not typically known for earthquakes, the damage they can cause is generally not covered under most standard homeowners insurance policies,” Commissioner Causey noted. “However, homeowners can talk to their agents and easily add a seismic endorsement to their policies. I also encourage consumers to obtain alternative coverage for both their homeowners and auto insurance policies.

In 2020, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, centered in Sparta, was felt throughout North Carolina. This was the strongest earthquake to hit North Carolina since 1916. There were no reports of deaths, but many homes and businesses were damaged.

“For most families, their home is their largest investment,” Commissioner Causey said. “I urge homeowners to protect their investment by ensuring they have adequate insurance coverage, and to ensure they review their coverage with their insurance agent at least annually.”

Although earthquake damage insurance is not part of a regular homeowner, condo, renters, or condo policy, you may be able to add it by purchasing an endorsement (a written change to your coverage that is added to your policy).

For more information about earthquake insurance coverage, visit our website.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos