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Safeguard Your Buildings & Contents Against Fire & Perils

Fire & Perils Insurance provides indemnity against loss of or damage to buildings and contents caused by fire, lightning and limited explosion, and can be extended to special perils such as earthquake, storm, tempest, flood, riot, strike, m

Fire & Lightning Cover

Protection for buildings and contents

Special Perils Extensions

Flood, storm, earthquake and more

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What is Fire & Perils Insurance?

Fire & Perils Insurance provides indemnity against loss of or damage to buildings and contents caused by fire, lightning and limited explosion, and can be extended to special perils such as earthquake, storm, tempest, flood, riot, strike, malicious damage, impact and bush fire. It is the base policy on which most commercial covers are built — supporting burglary, money and other accommodation classes.

Highlights

  • Indemnifies your buildings and contents against fire, lightning and limited explosion.
  • Extendable to special perils such as flood, storm, earthquake, riot and malicious damage.
  • The base policy on which burglary, money and other accommodation covers are built.
  • Flexible reinstatement-value options with extensive buy-back perils.
Fire & Peril

What is Covered and Not Covered Under Fire & Peril?

Toggle between the categories below to understand the comprehensive scope of our cover details.

1

Fire

Loss of or damage to your buildings and contents caused by fire.

2

Lightning

Damage caused by lightning strikes to your insured property.

3

Limited Explosion

Loss or damage from limited explosion as defined in the policy wording.

4

Buildings & Contents

Indemnity against destruction or damage to commercial buildings and their contents.

5

Base Commercial Cover

The foundation cover on which burglary, money and other accommodation classes are built.

6

Flexible Sum Insured

Rated on the sum insured / value at risk, with loadings for extra perils.

Eligibility & Documentation

Eligibility Criteria
Specifications
Who Qualifies
Owners and occupiers of commercial and industrial buildings and their contents.
Documents
Completed proposal form with sums insured for buildings and contents.
Property Details
Details of construction, occupation, processes and fire protection measures.
Cover Basis
Reinstatement-value basis is recommended to avoid the 85% average clause.

How to Buy APA Fire & Perils Insurance?

1

Complete the Fire & Perils proposal form with sums insured for buildings and contents.

2

Provide details of construction, occupation, processes and fire protection.

3

Buy through an APA branch or intermediary (call 0709 912 777 or email info@apainsurance.org).

4

Receive your policy — the foundation for your commercial insurance programme.

Real Stories from Customers Who Trust Our Coverage

Learn why professionals trust our solutions to complete better customer journeys.

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The onboarding was smooth from day one, and our team saw measurable results quickly. It gave us a much faster customer journey.

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Founder

It helped us create a better customer journey without adding complexity for the team, keeping all departments aligned.

Robert Hayes

Regional Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Loss of or damage to buildings and contents caused by fire, lightning and limited explosion, extendable to special perils such as flood, storm, earthquake, riot and malicious damage.

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