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Commercial buildings and contents insurance

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What is commercial buildings and contents insurance?

Commercial buildings and contents insurance is a type of policy designed to offer comprehensive protection for both the physical structure of a business property and the items contained within it.

The insurance covers the physical structure, including permanent fixtures such as walls, roofs, floors, windows, and doors. It encompasses protection against a variety of risks, including fire, floods, vandalism, and other forms of damage that could require extensive repairs or a complete rebuild. This ensures that in the event of a major disaster, the building can be restored to its original state without a significant financial burden. 

The insurance further covers items which are movable within the building, including furniture, equipment, stock, and personal belongings. If these items are stolen, damaged, or destroyed, the policy provides for their repair or replacement. Companies often rely heavily on their equipment and stock to operate at their best professional, therefore this insurance actively works to safeguard against disruptions caused by theft or accidental damage.

Rebuild or repair your premises
Replace stolen or damaged contents
Repair accidental damages

Why do I need commercial buildings and contents insurance?

Commercial buildings and contents insurance can prove vital for business owners. It offers peace of mind knowing that both their property and their valuable assets are protected against unforeseen events. Tailored to meet the unique needs of each business, this insurance can be customised in terms of coverage limits and specific risks, ensuring tailored protection. The right policy will cover the cost of repairs and replacements, and also help to maintain the running of your business.

This form of insurance is essential for businesses that operate from a dedicated commercial premises as it mitigates the financial risks associated with unexpected damage or loss.

What commercial buildings and contents insurance can cover?

Our commercial buildings and contents insurance covers repair or replacement costs if your building or contents experience damage or left (please check your policy terms and conditions for full conditions), following:

What can be covered:
Rebuilds or repairs to your premises – such as a fire damage your property
Repair accidental damages - such as experiencing damages from a flood
What cannot be covered:
General wear and tear to the building and contents
Damages to the building and contents caused by negligence from you or your employees

Who needs commercial buildings and contents insurance?

You should consider arranging commercial buildings and contents insurance if:

  • You store valuable equipment at your business premises
  • You rely on your premises to operate your business

This includes a wide range of occupations such as:

IT Consultants/Contractors
Architects
Creative Professionals
Business and management
Engineering Contractors
Marketing Professionals
Instructors and trainers
Financial Services

Example policy documents

Below you will find an examples of the documents provided.

Terms of business.pdf

Frequently asked questions

These frequently asked questions are designed to help you and include questions relating to policy cover, pricing and ‘technical’ terms. 

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No, having buildings and contents insurance is not a legal requirement.

Commercial buildings and contents insurance will not cover you if you work from home. To secure cover for the equipment you may store in your home, consider portable equipment insurance.

The building owner or landlord is typically responsible for arranging buildings insurance; however, you should always contact them directly to clarify.

If you have any questions, contact one of our insurance experts, here.

Further reading for commercial buildings and contents insurance

22 July 2025 - 5 minute read
Understanding the different types of business insurance
Written by Michael Lawrence