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Working Out Your Vehicle’s Market Value
Commercial vehicles are usually insured for their market value. What does mean and how can you work it out?
Dial Before You Dig – Two Claim Examples
Two examples of public liability insurance claims for damage to underground services.
A Best Practice Payment Schedule for New Residential Construction
There are always two sides to every story. It’s no different when it comes to payment schedules in a building contract. Getting it right is a balancing act.
Bonds & Guarantees – Winning Clients, Lowering Costs & Reducing Risk In a Recession
While the precise impact of a recession on our construction sector is unknown it will no doubt affect many small businesses as less work is pushed through the pipeline. For savvy business owners there are options to help both reduce risk to their own profitability and give greater confidence to potential customers.
Can I Save Money in a Recession by Cutting Insurance?
Insurance may seem like a cost that can be cut, but make sure you think through the serious implications of doing so.
Reassuring Clients With An Independent Guarantee + Other Ideas To Help Your Business During Difficult Times
Check out how a guarantee can help reassure clients during these uncertain times. Plus, other ideas to help manage your business risk including short term small business loans and ways to improve your cashflow as the economy takes a hit from coronavirus.
Builder & Trade Claims – The Importance of Extending Contract Works Insurance, Crashed Drones, Defective Tiling, Scratched Glass, Stolen Tools & Damaged Carpet
Read about 6 examples of claims from builders and other construction trades. These are cautionary tales to be help you be better prepared!
The Importance of Professional Indemnity Insurance for Building Contractors
According to construction insurance specialist insurer MECON, 45% of building failures are a result of design issues. Without professional indemnity (PI) cover builders run the serious risk of being uninsured when they are dragged into litigation over defective design.
Health and Safety Liability Insurance – Presentation Slides
This presentation includes examples of WorkSafe prosecutions of construction companies. It explains the insurance available to cover health & safety liability, as well as employee disputes.