Fire Insurance

byPaytm Editorial TeamNovember 5, 2025

Meaning

Fire insurance provides essential protection against financial losses resulting from fire-related incidents.

Definition

It’s a contract where an insurer agrees to compensate the policyholder for property damage or loss directly caused by fire.

Scope of Coverage

Coverage typically includes actual fire, lightning, and sometimes explosions. Policies may also extend to related damages like smoke, and water used for extinguishing.

Key Benefits

The primary benefit is financial security, safeguarding assets and offering peace of mind to individuals and businesses against the high costs of fire destruction.

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