Trades and Contractors Insurance at a glance

What is Trades and Contractors Insurance Policy ?

Tradies and contractors face a variety of risks and hazards – Since you work for yourself, it’s important that you take the time to protect your business and its assets in the event of a legal claim for compensation, loss, theft or accidental damage.

Getting the right cover can help protect your business if things go wrong.

Who should consider it?

Those trades and Services that are working with in Construction Industry, Automotive Industry, Cleaning Industry from example or any other Specialty Industry.

Below is type of Occupations Suited; 

Carpenters

Electricians

Plumbers and Gas Fitters

Bricklayers

Cleaners (Residential & Commercial)

Builders

Concretors

Plasterers

Guttering Installation Contractors;

Swimming Pool Cleaners

Refrigeration Mechanics

Carpenters

Electricians

Plumbers and Gas Fitters

Bricklayers

Cleaners (Residential & Commercial)

Builders

Concretors

Plasterers

Guttering Installation Contractors;

Swimming Pool Cleaners

Refrigeration Mechanics

What can it cover?

It will provide cover for you for Public and Products Liability for damages caused, Tools & Equipment should they be stolen and Personal Accident & Illness to pay your weekly wage if you could not work.

Other policies provided within the package:

Type of cover

Potential benefits

Public and Products

Liability

This Section covers You for amounts You become legally liable to pay as compensation for Personal Injury, Property Damage and/or Advertising Liability

Tools and Equipment

This Section covers You for the cost of repairing or replacing the Property Insured that is accidentally Damaged.

Personal Accident & Illness

Accident/Accidental means any unexpected or unforeseen incident.

Plus many more insurance covers – ask the Select Insurance broker representative and they will customize a package to suit your needs.

What usually isn’t covered?

Exclusions, the excess you need to pay and limits of liability can vary greatly depending on your insurer. Policies generally won’t include cover for:

  • Faulty Workmanship
  • Asbestos
  • Professional Advice or Service
  • Theft of Tools in Open Air
  • Tools being Used &/or Whilst being operated..
  • Pre Existing Medical Conditions

There are other exclusions your insurance broker can outline for you.

CASE STUDY

Occupation:  Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance

Pool Cleaning Company was contracted to acid wash residential fibreglass pool, the pool was emptied accordingly.

The bracing was incorrectly affixed to the shell causing the pool to crack.

The Public & Products Liability Policy responded paying the repairs costs for the damaged pool directly to the owners.

Important note – the information provided here is general advice only and had been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. A product disclosure statement (PDS) is available from your insurance broker. You should consider the PDS in deciding whether to acquire, or continue to hold, business insurance.

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