What do building limits mean in insurance?

Answer 1

This is a term used with respect to property insurance, such as homeowners policies. It refers to the maximum amount that the insurer will pay for the repair or rebuilding of the structure. The corollary is "contents limits" which refers to the maximum that the insurer will pay for the contents of the house or other structure. Sometimes, the contents limits have sub-limits such that only a stated amount will be paid for a stated category of items, such as electronics.