Building insurance
nounbuild·ing in·sur·ancepronounced BIL-ding in-SHOOR-əns
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Building insurance mean?
Insurance that covers the physical structure of your home against damage or destruction from events like fire, storm, flood, or impact. It pays to rebuild or repair the building itself.
How the noun Building insurance is used
Your lender will need a certificate of currency for building insurance before settlement can go ahead.
Synonyms
home building cover, structural insurance
Related words
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MLA citation: "Building insurance." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-insurance. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Building insurance." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-insurance.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Building insurance. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/building-insurance