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Contract works (construction) insurance – more issues to be aware of

Contract works (construction) insurance – more issues to be aware of

by Ben Rickard | Mar 28, 2013 | Insurance

There are some common issues with contract works insurance (sometimes called builders’ all risk insurance by banks) that all builders should be aware of.  This article outlines two more traps to watch out for. “It’s important you make your clients aware that...
Trade Payment Insurance could have saved Mainzeal subbies from loss

Trade Payment Insurance could have saved Mainzeal subbies from loss

by Ben Rickard | Feb 11, 2013 | Insurance

A leading provider of liability insurance to the New Zealand building industry is urging all subcontractors to make sure they have payment protection insurance in place in the wake of the Mainzeal collapse. Builtin New Zealand provides tailored liability cover to...
Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part three)

Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part three)

by Ben Rickard | Jan 15, 2013 | Insurance

Public liability insurance is one of the most important policies that a tradesman should have.  It is intended to protect you from the cost of damaging other people’s property or causing them injury (in some cases).  Like any insurance policy, there are exclusions to...
Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part two)

Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part two)

by Ben Rickard | Dec 3, 2012 | Insurance

Public liability insurance is one of the most important policies that a tradesman should have.  It is intended to protect you from the cost of damaging other people’s property and, in some cases, causing them injury.  Like any insurance policy, there are exclusions to...
Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part one)

Public liability insurance – what you’re NOT covered for (part one)

by Ben Rickard | Nov 15, 2012 | Insurance

Public liability insurance is one of the most important policies that a tradesperson should have.  It is intended to protect you from the cost of damaging other people’s property and, in some cases, causing them injury.  Like any insurance policy, there are exclusions...
What Insurance Do I Need As A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)?

What Insurance Do I Need As A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)?

by Ben Rickard | Mar 15, 2012 | Insurance

With the recent introduction of licensing, many builders and specialist tradespeople are wondering what additional liability they now face.  They also want to know what liability insurance is available to protect them.  Building professionals are beginning to...
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