Buildings and property insurance includes the following elements:
Buildings and their utilities:- Main Buildings: These can be residential, commercial or industrial buildings that provide protection from external factors and serve as the primary place of business.
- Utilities: Include all the built-in systems and networks that keep the building functioning. These include:
- Electrical Systems: Electrical wiring, electrical panels, lighting installations, and the like.
- Water Supply and Sewerage Systems: Piping, water pumps, sewerage systems and drainage structures.
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Heating systems, air conditioners, air ducts and climate control units.
Landscape Structures:- Landscaping and landscaping: Includes lawns, flower beds, trees and shrubs, and elements that provide aesthetic and functional value to the area.
- Garden and Park Elements: Such as benches, paths, decorative fountains, ponds, and other landscape features.
- Fencing and Fences: Barriers, walls, and fences that provide protection and privacy to the site.
Engineering Structures:- Foundation Works: The basic structures on which buildings and structures are based, including foundations and underground structures.
- Building elements: Such as bridges, tunnels, pipes that may be part of the infrastructure of a building or site.
Movable Property:- Equipment and tools: Mechanisms, machinery and tools that are used to perform various tasks such as manufacturing equipment, office equipment, repair and maintenance tools.
- Furniture and Appliances: Includes tables, chairs, cabinets, appliances, and other items located inside buildings or on the grounds.
What affects the cost of a policy:The replacement cost or replacement value of the property:- Replacement Cost: An estimate of the cost to replace the property with a new one of the same or equivalent value.
- Restoration Value: An estimate of the cost to restore the property to its original condition after damage or loss.
Year built or manufactured:- The year of construction (for buildings): Older buildings may have higher risks due to wear and tear and outdated building codes.
- Year of manufacture (for equipment): Older equipment may require more maintenance and repair costs.
Building Materials:- Materials of construction: The type of materials used in construction (concrete, brick, wood, etc.) affects the strength and resistance of the building to various risks.
Structural Materials:- Materials used in structural elements: Include major building elements such as foundations, walls and roofs that affect the overall strength and resilience of the property.
Technical condition of the property:- Condition: The general condition and level of deterioration of the property, including the need for repairs and upgrades.
Type of Use:- Purpose and Use: The way the property is used (residential, commercial, manufacturing, etc.) can determine the level of risk and the corresponding policy price.