Managing business risk
Most business owners don’t really understand how to put strategies in place to manage, avoid or transfer risk. This article,…
Insurance
Declaring insurance and guarantees
From January 1, 2015, new Building Act rules will require builders to disclose certain information to clients on jobs worth…
Contract Works Insurance (Part 2)
Mind the gap! – between practical completion of a build and getting a consent completion certificate (CCC) Homeowners or builders…
A director’s duty
Are you a director of your own limited company? Did you know that you could be held personally liable if…
Can I get insurance for breaching H&S law?
Despite employers’ best efforts to keep everyone safe on site, sometimes accidents happen. Builtin outlines what type of insurance could…
Deciphering public liability insurance
PLI is one of the most important policies a tradesman can have – but understanding all the terms contained within…
Contract works insurance laid bare
Contract works insurance provides cover for sudden and accidental loss or damage to the works specified in the contract. This…
LBP, RBW and RoW – what are you liable for?
Ever been asked to sign off work you haven’t supervised? If you’re unsure of the quality, you should think twice…
The Mainzeal collapse
One year on – what’s changed for sub-contractors and how can they protect themselves? On 6 February 2013, Mainzeal Property…
Sum insured, some risk
What’s your liability if you estimate the rebuild value of a house for insurance purposes? Using your knowledge as a…
What PLI doesn’t cover (part 3)
Like any insurance policy, exclusions make clear the things not covered. This month, we look at exclusions for liability you’ve…
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