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and light commercial projects.
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Helping Builders for 23+ Years
More than 2,500 Customers Nationwide
Residential Builders Guarantee
Do your clients (or their bank) want a guarantee that their project will be completed? Builtin’s Residential Completion Guarantee does just that
Why Choose Builtin?
Our mission is to help Kiwi construction and trade businesses manage their risk. From insurance to construction-focused risk advice, our team of experts will deliver the best possible results, quickly and cost effectively.
Industry Expertise
More than 23 years experience in the New Zealand construction industry
Tailored Solutions
Insurance coverage designed specifically for your business
Dedicated Claims Support
Our claims support team get your claim settled as soon as possible
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This 10 minute assessment will help uncover the gaps in your risk management system. At the end you can download the report.
Articles
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Recent Policy Enhancements and Key Benefits of Builtin’s Cover
From the first of August 2022 Builtin’s cover includes some new benefits. Check them out along with other key features.
Changes to the EQC Levy (on House Insurance)
From 1 October 2022, the amount of a house insured by EQC is increasing from $150,000 to $300,000 (+ GST).
Why does an LBP need insurance?
LBP Cover is essential for LBPs that want to avoid the costs of defending a complaint, or if they are alleged to have made mistakes in RoW documents or when supervising non-LBPs.
Tips for how to navigate risky economic conditions
What measures can builders and other trade businesses take to be prepared for financial pressures, given volatile trading conditions in the building industry and the potential coming downturn?
Are you responsible if anything happens to the scaffolding you’ve hired?
Would it surprise you to know that hire contracts for scaffolding commonly require the builder to accept full responsibility for loss, theft or damage to it? It may even require you to insure the scaffolding during the hire period. So, if you haven’t taken cover out…
5 Reasons To Choose Builtin
Here are the top 5 reasons our customers tell us they choose Builtin as their insurance partner for their construction or trade business.
For Tiny Home, Modular and Offsite Builders
Builtin’s tailormade cover includes stock on hand and the construction and transit of tiny homes and other offsite built residential dwellings under a single policy.
Client Testimonials
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Penny & Sissi
Choice Tiling NZ Limited
“Builtin are very helpful, they always get back to us whenever we need something and you give us great professional advice.“
Ray Watkins
Ray Watkins Building Contractors
“I couldn’t be more impressed. Claims have always been handled quickly, without any hassles.“
Josh Bosher
Spacial Constructs Limited
“You guys are the best, super fast responses are what I’ve always appreciated. I’ll recommend you and the team for sure.”
Professional Indemnity for Construction Contractors
This is a must have for any contractor that provides project management and/or construction management services. As well as main contractors involved in both design & construction.
Our Insurance Partners
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