Berkeley, California insurance

Auto and home insurance in Berkeley, Alameda County - including the hard-to-place risks standard carriers decline.

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InsuranceMonster writes auto and home insurance in Berkeley, in Alameda County. As an independent broker we specialize in non-standard and SR-22 auto and hard-to-place homes. Quotes are free.

A university city straddling the Hayward Fault, where the wooded Berkeley Hills carry serious wildfire risk and older homes heighten earthquake concern.

Insurance in Berkeley

Parts of the Berkeley area of Alameda County carry moderate wildfire exposure, especially near the wildland-urban interface. Some homes are standard-market, while others near brush and open hills need non-standard or FAIR Plan solutions.

the Berkeley area of Alameda County sits in a seismically active area, and because standard home policies exclude earthquakes, separate earthquake coverage is worth considering.

Flooding is a real consideration in the Berkeley area of Alameda County, and since standard home policies exclude flood, separate flood coverage may be needed for exposed properties.

Coverage we place in Berkeley

Berkeley is part of Alameda County. See our Alameda County insurance page for more on regional risks and coverage.

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Berkeley insurance FAQ

Do you write home insurance in Berkeley?

Yes. We place homeowners, condo, renters, landlord, and mobile home coverage in Berkeley, and we handle hard-to-insure homes when the standard market declines.

Do you cover SR-22 and non-standard drivers in Berkeley?

Yes. We specialize in non-standard auto in Berkeley, including SR-22 filings and drivers with tickets, a DUI, a lapse, or a foreign license, often with same-day filing.

Is a quote in Berkeley free?

Yes. We are an independent broker paid by carriers, so quoting and shopping your Berkeley coverage is free and puts you under no obligation.

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