Last month, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (“PID”) issued a notice to all insurance carriers writing homeowners insurance policies in Pennsylvania prohibiting them from denying coverage under the earthquake endorsements of their polices for damage as a result of fracking.
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Am I Covered For A Loss Caused by Fracking? — Homeowners Affected By Hydraulic Fracturing or “Fracking” May Be Denied Insurance Coverage
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Fracking is the process of forcing water, chemicals and sand deep into underground shale formations to release natural gas. Fracking has recently become controversial because some allege it causes earthquakes sinkholes, or seepage, and water contamination.…