Although the Earthquake that hit the East-Coast on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 wasn’t deadly, most East Coast insurance clients, and many agents, wondered at some point whether they would be covered for an Earthquake. Many also made a mental note to check their policies and have not done so yet. This is a little reminder to take a look.
This is also a reminder for agents to get in touch with any clients that they have not heard from yet. While you’re discussing Earthquake coverage with them, it may also be a good time to discuss Difference In Conditions coverage (DIC) to fill in any other coverage gaps for anything else that isn’t supposed to happen.
Visit New Empire Group, Ltd.’s Earthquake Safety Checklist for State-Specific Information on Earthquakes and procedures on how to remain safe when an Earthquake occurs! While you’re there, also check out New Empire Group, Ltd.’s Hurricane Preparation Guide!
Below is some additional information on Natural Disasters!
According to www.about.com, below are the top 10 deadliest U.S. Natural Disasters…
1. Galveston, TX Hurricane – September 18, 1900 – Estimated death toll: about 8000
2. San Francisco Earthquake – 1906 – Estimated death toll: 3400+
3. Great Okeechobee Hurricane, Florida – September 16-17, 1928 – Estimated death toll: 2500+
4. Johnstown, PA Flood – May 31, 1889 – Estimated death toll: 2209+
5. Chenier Caminada Hurricane – October 1, 1893 – Estimated death toll: 2000+
6. “Sea Islands” Hurricane – August 27-28, 1893 – Estimated death toll: 1000 – 2000
7. Hurricane Katrina – August 29, 2005 – Estimated death toll: 1836+
8. Great New England Hurricane – 1938 – Estimated death toll: 720
9. Georgia – South Carolina Hurricane – 1881 – Estimated death toll: 700
10. Tri-State Tornado in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana – 1925– Estimated death toll: 695
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