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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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Articles
Expert insights and advice for construction professionals
Can You Ever Be Covered For Everything? 10 Year Builders Guarantee vs Professional Indemnity Insurance
We often hear from builders who want to make sure they’re “covered for everything”. Unfortunately, protecting yourself from every possible event is, like life, simply not possible. Like life, insurance is a balance between risk and cost. However, there are some risks…
Are you a director of your own limited company? You could be held personally liable if your company fails
In February this year the directors of Mainzeal were ordered to pay $36m for breaching their duties under section 135 of the Companies Act because Mainzeal was trading while balance sheet insolvent before it collapsed in 2013. Do you know if your company is solvent? …
12 of our most common contract works insurance questions
Whether you’re building new or doing an alteration, extension or renovation, your contract will require that contract works insurance is arranged. Even if you don’t have a contract, for example if you’re doing a spec build, building your own house or if the job is…
HR Essentials for Tradies + a Special Offer for Builtin Customers
Understanding Why A Good Thing Changes With over 25 years working in Human Resources across a range of industries and companies there’s not much I haven’t seen when it comes to how people behave in the workplace. From staff repeatedly calling in sick, (but where the…
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…
Builtin’s 6 tips to avoid an unpleasant surprise at Christmas
It’s easy to forget things when you’re thinking about Christmas and the holidays, as well as rushing to finish off projects for demanding customers. Here are six things you should remember: 1. Secure your sites before you go (and take your tools with you) They’re…
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.
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