by Ben Rickard | Apr 24, 2023 | Insurance
With inflation eating into disposable incomes along with a reduction in demand across the construction sector, trade businesses are starting to feel the squeeze on their finances. Insurance costs are always an area of focus and these are going up as well. One way to...
by Ben Rickard | Apr 3, 2023 | Insurance, Other
Scammers are targeting insurance payments With the volume of payments being made by insurers, especially following the recent flooding and cyclone events, it is inevitable that these will be the target of scammers. There are two main issues to be aware of: Invoice...
by Ben Rickard | Apr 3, 2023 | Insurance
What’s likely to happen with insurance premiums in 2023 & 2024? 2023 has already seen the largest volume of weather-related insurance claims in New Zealand’s history, with claim losses exceeding 2022, which was also a record year. The increasing number...
by Ben Rickard | Mar 30, 2023 | Insurance
Three reasons it’s important to get the details of the other driver in a vehicle accident This might seem obvious but when Police attend an accident you may be fooled into thinking that they have it all in hand. Or if the other party (or a witness) takes your...
by Ben Rickard | Mar 18, 2023 | Insurance
A close relationship between the architect and builder during the design of a building can often solve future problems before they arise. The same applies during the construction phase too. But what liability does a builder face for failures in the design of a...
by Ben Rickard | Feb 24, 2023 | Insurance
Aside from the personal impact of flood damage to their own property there are two main implications from recent events for contractors. The first priority must be ensuring the site is safe, including minimising further damage. Undamaged Sites Some construction sites...
