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Buildings insurance you actually understand

Our Buildings Protector Insurance covers your home's structure against fire, storm damage, burst geysers, and theft. But most people only discover what's excluded when they try to claim, after it's too late.

We make sure you understand exactly what's covered and what isn't before you choose. We've spent over 21 years helping 98 000+ South African homeowners get buildings insurance they trust, knowing exactly what protection they're getting.

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Benefits You Can Count On

  • Extensive Coverage

    From natural disasters to accidental damage, our home insurance policy covers a variety of situations (see full list below).

  • Added Protections

    Get coverage for burst geysers, electrical gate motor damage, emergency services, and even lost keys.

  • Peace of Mind

    Our policy even includes cover for loss of rent and liability claims.

Why do you need buildings insurance?

  • Do I have to have Buildings Protector Insurance?

    Yes, it is a statutory requirement if your property is bonded.

  • What damages am I protected against with buildings insurance?

    Your cover protects you against damage caused by unforeseen events such as fire, flooding, lightening and/or burst geysers.

What's Covered

  • Electric and Solar Geyser burst and resultant damages
  • Emergency repairs
  • Accidental breakage of glass and sanitary ware
  • Damage to the garden
  • Electrical gate and garage door motors
  • Emergency services expenses
  • Key, locks and remote control units
  • Water pumping machinery
  • Burglary
  • Loss of rent
  • Liability
  • Accidental disability
  • Impact damage
  • Wrongful arrest

Please Note:
This is a summary of the Buildings Protector Policy.
Premiums are subject to change and will be based on your specific property details and risk profile.

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9.3/10 Trustindex Rating

They helped me understand exactly what I'm covered for

oobainsure was very helpful and guided me throughout. I got to understand the insurance options available to me and what I am insured for. They also had follow-up calls just to make sure I am satisfied with everything.

Siphamandla G

Star Ratings

From rejected to approved - she saved my claim

Renatte stepped in when others were unavailable and handled my burst pipe claim like a true professional. She picked up on important details that had been overlooked and turned what was heading toward a rejected claim into an approved one. She went above and beyond, and her effort made all the difference.

Andre M

Star Ratings

Claim approved in minutes, service provider called in 20

I contacted oobainsure, and the person who assisted me was very professional and efficient. He listened to understand and then advised accordingly. I could not believe it, but within 20 minutes after my call to log a claim, the service provider contacted me. I'm extremely happy with the service.

G. Swanson

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