Tradie vehicles are a prime target for thieves nationwide. Often because they contain expensive and easy to sell tools. And because they are more likely to be left unlocked as workers need to regularly gain access to them. Here are our top tips to reduce the impact on...
The ins and outs of insurance can be confusing for anyone. As with any contract they have to cover a lot of different situations, which means they can be long and difficult to grasp in simple terms. This especially true for liability cover, as events can be incredibly...
This is a question we’re getting on an almost daily basis. And it’s because more and more builders are coming to appreciate the full scope of their liability. This is the result of two things: building owners are becoming more difficult and more likely to demand...
At this time of year it’s common for people to spend time thinking about what’s important to them. For many family is top of the list, which leads on to ensuring they’re looked after if something unexpected throws a spanner into the works. For example, do you have a...
A recent contract works claim for earthquake damage to a driveway was subject to an excess of $10,000. Depending on the contract terms the builder may have to pay it. In this case, a new home was under construction and nearing completion when an earthquake struck,...
Reece was a fit, healthy young guy with a busy life and a young family. He had an active, physical job as a builder and was a keen sportsman – a yachtsman, cyclist and runner who had recently completed his first marathon. At 38, life was good. In September 2014,...
