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Why Use A Broker Vs A Cheap Online Option?
It's true. You might pay a bit more to use the services of an insurance adviser compared to buying your insurance directly from an insurer online. Is that extra cost worth it? We think so, and here are a few reasons why: 1. Do you really know what you are getting?...
Builtin Insurance Celebrates 20 Years Serving The Construction Industry
In August Builtin celebrated 20 years since we opened our doors. Our birthday party also coincided with Jim’s retirement after 50+ years in the insurance industry.
Recent Policy Enhancements and Key Benefits of Builtin’s Cover
From the first of August 2022 Builtin’s cover includes some new benefits. Check them out along with other key features.
Changes to the EQC Levy (on House Insurance)
From 1 October 2022, the amount of a house insured by EQC is increasing from $150,000 to $300,000 (+ GST).
Why does an LBP need insurance?
LBP Cover is essential for LBPs that want to avoid the costs of defending a complaint, or if they are alleged to have made mistakes in RoW documents or when supervising non-LBPs.
Tips for how to navigate risky economic conditions
What measures can builders and other trade businesses take to be prepared for financial pressures, given volatile trading conditions in the building industry and the potential coming downturn?
Are you responsible if anything happens to the scaffolding you’ve hired?
Would it surprise you to know that hire contracts for scaffolding commonly require the builder to accept full responsibility for loss, theft or damage to it? It may even require you to insure the scaffolding during the hire period. So, if you haven’t taken cover out...
5 Reasons To Choose Builtin
Here are the top 5 reasons our customers tell us they choose Builtin as their insurance partner for their construction or trade business.
Doing alterations or building a new house? Building materials inflation means you may be underinsured
Contract works (also known as builders risk) insurance insures your building work in case of accidental damage or loss. But in the current market, with prices on some key materials increasing by more than 50% in less than a year are you sufficiently insured?