The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan on March 11 resulted in close to 12,000 confirmed dead, another 15,472 still missing and a total economic loss estimated at a staggering $300 billion by risk modeling agency RMS, only a fraction of which will be paid by private insurers.
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Need earthquake coverage? Get an insurance rider
New Zealanders have one source of comfort as they dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings following the recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake: most residents have the proper insurance needed to rebuild.
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