by Ben Rickard | Sep 7, 2016 | Insurance
The average construction business in New Zealand has less than 3 employees, which means the building industry here is rich with small “Mum & Dad” and “one man band” operators running their own small businesses. Most of these businesses start when a builder, sparky...
by Ben Rickard | Aug 1, 2016 | Insurance
Recent high levels of tools theft have resulted in a substantial increase in insurance claims. We’re urging all tradies to take extra precautions when on site and to ensure your tools are securely locked away, ideally out of sight from the road at night. What’s...
by Ben Rickard | Jul 19, 2016 | Insurance
Whether you’re building new or doing an alteration, extension or renovation, your contract will require contract works insurance be arranged to cover the work. The policy provides cover for sudden and accidental loss or damage to the works specified in the contract,...
by Ben Rickard | Jul 7, 2016 | Insurance
“It takes on average 18 months to receive settlement of an unsecured debt in the construction industry.” “At the end of the liquidation process almost half of all trade creditors will receive nothing.” These statistics, from a New Zealand-based study conducted in...
by Ben Rickard | Jun 13, 2016 | Insurance
No, it’s not your wagon, it’s you and your ability to earn an income. Here are some facts: 4 out of 10 Kiwi men will be off work for at least 6 months at sometime in their life[1] 90% of disability is due to illness not accident[2] ACC only covers accident, not...
by Ben Rickard | May 19, 2016 | Insurance
If something goes wrong on site, you may be insured. Which policy applies will depend on what’s happened. Our infographic will help you decide.
