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Business insurance – There for you when the flames arise  

 ·8 Jul 2026

Fires are an unfortunate risk whenever you are running a business.

Whether you are a tech company running intensive servers, or a restaurant using various kitchen appliances – a single spark could bring your business to its knees.

Because fire spreads quickly, your entire business can be destroyed in minutes, posing significant financial losses that the average business owner cannot overcome.

Fire also poses a more direct risk to you and your employees in the form of injury or even death.

As a result, it is critical that your business insurance covers you extensively against accidental fires.

One spark can destroy a business

There are many ways a workplace fire can begin.

From human error, to electrical faults, to lithium-ion battery malfunctions, to other freak incidents – you can never know where a fire will start.

Fires are of particularly high risk if you operate in an older building, while social unrest can spill over into chaotic situations, too.

Across all these risks, the best fire safety measures are preventative and proactive.

Great examples of this include regular fire risk assessments, maintenance of your fire detection and suppression systems, training your staff properly, and ensuring ongoing compliance with appropriate fire safety regulations.

However, unforeseen circumstances can still crop up at any time, necessitating the need for additional cover in the form of business insurance.

Auto&General Business Insurance 

Auto&General’s comprehensive business insurance policies are designed to cover you against the unexpected risks your business can face. 

This includes fire risk, which is why Auto&General has partnered with Fidelity SecureFire to add its Fire Assist offering to Auto&General’s Business Assist.

Clients situated in supported major metro areas who have Fire, Office Contents, and Buildings Combined Cover can take advantage of this impactful offering to ensure you never face a fire alone.

You will get direct access to Fidelity’s SecureFire response units, who will help you contain the fire and minimise your losses in the event of a fire.

These rapid-response teams are expertly trained in controlling and extinguishing fires.

Your insurance will cover the call-out and the cost of the fire brigade service, and there is no limit to the number of fire-related callouts at your insured business address in any supported major metro.

Auto&General has gone the extra mile with this offering, aligning with its motto that it is “never not there.”

Get a quote today

Get Fire Assist for your business today by signing up to Auto&General Business Insurance.

Visit www.autogen.co.za or contact them at 0861 333 877 to get a tailored quote and speak to a dedicated team of experts.

SecureFire is provided by Fidelity ADT. 

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