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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
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Our claims support team get your claim settled as soon as possible

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Articles
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Retentions Regime Under Review Again!
The protection of retentions has been an issue in the construction industry for years, not just in New Zealand but globally. Amendments to the Construction Contracts Act a few years back put obligations on head contractors to protect those retentions by holding them…
Why Take Out Statutory Liability Insurance?
In the year to August 2020 the construction industry was second for injuries that resulted in more than a week off work. It was 5,070 events. That’s over 100 per week! WorkSafe Prosecutions In Construction – 2020 and 2021 In 2020 there were 9 prosecutions of…
Avoiding Stuff Ups With Your Insurance – Liability & Indemnity for Contractors
With a large customer base operating in the construction trades we deal with a lot of liability claims. There are some issues that, while not common, could trip you up if you are not aware of them. The Right Occupation Liability and professional indemnity policies…
What are the insurance requirements when building modular / prefab / offsite / transportable?
There are almost as many names for this type of construction methodology as there are ways of doing it. With construction occurring across multiple sites and transport involving expensive building components there are some intricacies to the insurance programme that…
The cost of cyber crime to construction businesses is growing fast
Have you taken the simple steps needed to protect your identity, email, banking and business data from identity thieves, hackers or ransomware? Scammers are targeting builders because they are more likely to send invoices for large one-off amounts that can be…
Supplies are Running Low: Is Your Extra Stock Covered By Your Insurance?
On my recent road trip catching up with builders around the lower North Island pretty much everyone raised the issue of supply of materials. This included merchants out of stock, much longer lead times on ordering materials and cost increases across the board. Some of…
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.


























