by Ben Rickard | May 1, 2018 | Insurance
Every building project involves risk (as does everything in business and in life). The risk may be higher or lower, depending on a whole range of factors, and you will need to eliminate, isolate or minimise these risks through a range of measures. One thing you must...
by Ben Rickard | Apr 4, 2018 | Insurance
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...
by Ben Rickard | Jan 19, 2018 | Insurance
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...
by Ben Rickard | Jan 10, 2018 | Insurance
We often have builders ringing us asking for professional indemnity insurance because it’s a requirement in a tender or contract. Whether it’s suitable however depends on a number of factors. If you’re not responsible for any of the design, engineering, surveying or...
by Ben Rickard | Dec 15, 2017 | Insurance
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...
by Ben Rickard | Nov 23, 2017 | Insurance
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,...