Block of Flats Insurance
What is Block of Flats Insurance?
Block of Flats Insurance is a type of property insurance specifically designed to cover entire buildings that contain multiple flats or apartments. It is usually arranged by the freeholder, landlord, or property management company.
This insurance covers risks and liabilities associated with the building as a whole.
Cover Types
What Are The Various Covers?
Core Covers
Block of Flats Property insurance policies can offer flexible protection to include:
Building Insurance
Covers the physical structure of the property including walls, roofs, and communal areas, as well as external features like car parks and gardens plus landlord’s fixtures and fittings (e.g. central heating system, fitted shelving), identified as the landlord’s responsibility in the lease terms. Cover can include loss or damage as a result of fire, theft, flood, storm damage, vandalism, accidental or malicious damage and other perils
Standard Perils
Covers contents belonging to the landlord such as kitchen appliances, or furniture in serviced offices. Cover can include loss or damage as a result of fire, theft, flood, storm damage, vandalism, accidental or malicious damage and other perils
Loss Of Rent
Compensates you for rental income lost when the property becomes uninhabitable due to an insured event
Legal Expenses
Covers legal costs for property protection, tenant and employment disputes, eviction proceedings, contract disputes and tax protection
Employers’ Liability
Required if you have employees (like property managers or maintenance staff) and covers claims from work-related injuries.
Terrorism
Not only is there an increased threat to blocks of flats, your mortgage lender may also require you to ensure Terrorism Insurance policy in place.
What Ellis David Offers Our Clients
Personalised Support from Day One
From your very first enquiry, you’ll have a dedicated and experienced member of our team as your main point of contact. We’ll take the time to understand your unique requirements before recommending the most suitable insurance solutions to protect what matters to you.
Access to Leading Insurers
We carefully select and regularly review our comprehensive panel of insurers to ensure you receive robust coverage and an efficient claims service. Thanks to our strong, long-standing relationships with top underwriters, we’re able to secure policies designed to meet our high standards—and yours.
A Partnership Beyond Renewal
At Ellis David, our commitment to you extends far beyond the renewal date. Throughout the year, our team remains on hand to provide expert advice, answer questions, and help manage any claims or adjustments to your policy, ensuring you’re always protected.
Who Needs It
Who needs Block of Flats Insurance?
Freeholders
The legal owner(s) of the building and the land it stands on.
Residents’ Associations or Management Companies
Sometimes leaseholders form a Residents’ Management Company (RMC) or Right to Manage (RTM) company, which takes over responsibility for managing the block, including arranging insurance.
Property Management Companies (on behalf of owners)
Appointed by freeholders or RMCs to manage the building. They arrange insurance and recover the cost from leaseholders.
Buy-to-Let Landlords
(for an entire block or individual flats, if lease permits) If they own an entire block or multiple flats, they might arrange insurance directly or in coordination with the freeholder.
Housing Associations or Local Authorities
For blocks they own and manage
Ready to Get a Quote?
Our experienced team would be delighted to discuss your needs. Contact us by calling 0207 354 3881, email us at comteam@ellisdavid.com, or fill out the contact form below, and one of our specialists will be in touch



