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Fire & Burglary Insurance.

Protection structured around real-world risk.

Comprehensive asset protection for industrial buildings, commercial premises, plant & machinery, inventories, and finished stock against fire perils, natural catastrophes, and forced burglary.

Thoughtful advice. Clear options. Support through the policy journey.
Modern commercial property complex and business real estateGITVISHA · RISK ADVISORY
Risk, understood.Start with what matters
Cover that fitsSubject to policy terms
CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES & EXPOSURES

Real-world risks this policy is engineered to solve.

Commercial and personal risks rarely follow idealized assumptions. These are the critical financial pitfalls, claim traps, and operational vulnerabilities that proper policy structuring actively mitigates.

High-Impact Vulnerability01

Electrical Short-Circuit & Rapid Flame Spread

High electrical loads, aging transformer panels, or overheated machine bearings igniting nearby packaging or combustible stock.

Impact: Total plant destruction, structural buckling, and immediate halt of all ongoing operations.
Policy Solution: Standard Fire & Special Perils (SFSP) with Reinstatement Value and Debris Removal endorsements.
High-Impact Vulnerability02

The Underinsurance & Average Clause Trap

Insuring factory buildings or machinery at historic balance-sheet book value instead of true current replacement cost.

Impact: In a ₹10 Cr loss with 40% underinsurance, the insurer legally pays only ₹6 Cr, leaving ₹4 Cr uncovered.
Policy Solution: Pre-quote valuation benchmarking and Agreed Value / Reinstatement Value clauses with escalation extensions.
High-Impact Vulnerability03

Monsoon Inundation & Flash Flooding (STFI)

Severe cloudbursts, blocked municipal drains, or river overflows inundating ground-level factory floors and basements.

Impact: Submerged electrical motors, rusted CNC spindles, and completely ruined raw materials.
Policy Solution: Storm, Tempest, Flood & Inundation (STFI) cover with low deductible thresholds and rapid survey advocacy.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

Protection begins with the right questions.

These are discussion points, not a promise that every risk is covered. Final cover depends on policy wording and insurer acceptance.

01

Standard Fire & Special Perils (SFSP)

Fire, lightning, explosion, implosion, and aircraft damage

02

Natural Perils (STFI & RSMD)

Storm, cyclone, flood, inundation, earthquake, riot, and strike

03

Burglary & Housebreaking

Violent, forcible entry or theft of machinery, plant, stock, and business contents

04

Reinstatement Value & Debris Removal

Settlement on new replacement cost plus demolition and site clearance expenses

WHO IT MAY SUIT

Built around your real-world exposure.

The right structure starts with understanding your assets, operations, people and contractual responsibilities.

Factories, industrial manufacturing units, and chemical plants
Warehouses, logistics hubs, and cold storage facilities
Commercial real estate complexes, corporate headquarters, and retail showrooms
Institutions requiring high-value machinery and stock protection
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Details that make a difference.

Compare more than price. Review limits, deductibles, exclusions and policy conditions.

01

Correct asset valuation basis using Reinstatement Value Clause (RVC) to prevent average clause penalties

02

Fire hydrant system, sprinkler certification, and proximity to municipal fire brigade

03

First Loss percentage adequacy on burglary policies, round-the-clock watch-and-ward warranties, and CCTV security

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, answered.

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How does Burglary cover complement standard Fire & Special Perils insurance?

While Fire & Special Perils covers physical damage from fire, explosion, and natural disasters, Burglary insurance covers loss or damage caused by unlawful, forcible entry, theft, or armed robbery. Combining both ensures end-to-end protection for plant assets and inventory.

What is the Reinstatement Value Clause (RVC) in Fire & Burglary insurance?

RVC allows the insured to replace damaged buildings or machinery with brand-new equipment of equal capacity without depreciation deductions, provided the damaged asset is physically repaired or replaced.

What security warranties are required for burglary coverage?

Common warranties include 24x7 watch-and-ward security, functioning CCTV surveillance, secure lock mechanisms, and timely reporting to police authorities (FIR) upon incident occurrence.

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