Compare your home insurance options, side by side.
Most South African cover decisions come down to a choice between two products. These comparisons lay out what each one pays for, what it excludes, what it costs and which households should pick which.
Buildings insurance vs Contents insurance
Buildings insurance covers the structure, contents insurance covers what's inside. Compare cover, cost, claims examples and who needs which in South Africa.
Read the comparison →ComparisonGeyser cover (insurance) vs Plumbing maintenance plan
Geyser cover pays for sudden bursts and water damage. A plumbing maintenance plan handles servicing and small leaks. Compare cost, cover, call-outs and claims.
Read the comparison →ComparisonSpecified solar & backup cover vs Standard buildings insurance
Does standard buildings insurance cover solar panels, inverters and batteries? Compare limits, surge cover, CoC requirements and what needs to be specified.
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