Fire and Burglary Insurance

Explore cover for eligible property, business premises, and contents against the insured risks specified in the policy.

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Overview

What is fire and burglary insurance?

Fire and burglary insurance can help you recover financially when your home, business premises or contents are affected by an insured event.

We help you understand what can be insured, which risks are included, and how to choose a sum insured that reflects the value of what you want to protect.

What it can cover

Cover options to explore

01

Fire and allied perils

Loss or damage to insured buildings and contents caused by fire and other perils named in the policy.

02

Burglary and theft

Loss of insured contents following forcible entry into the premises, as defined in the policy.

03

Buildings and contents

Cover can be arranged for the structure, its contents, or both, depending on what you own.

Who it's for

  • Homeowners and tenants protecting household contents
  • Shops, offices and small businesses
  • Owners of commercial and rental property

Good to know

  • The sum insured should reflect the replacement value of the property or contents.
  • Insurers may ask about security measures such as locks, grilles or guards.
  • Cover, limits and exclusions are set out in the insurer's policy document.

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