Here at Tradesman Insurance we can help gardeners and landscapers with a range of insurance solutions to protect you and your business. Anyone working in the gardening and landscaping industry will know that things can go wrong on the job. Some incidents are quite minor, but others can have major consequences. To help protect youRead More

If you’ve found your way to this page, chances are you’re looking for the cheapest tradesman insurance you can get! Yes we all want to save money on our insurance, but before you go choosing the cheapest cover there are a couple of things to consider. Need or Want? There are two types of tradesmenRead More

For any tradesman looking at their insurance options, it’s always important to compare what’s on offer out there. There are plenty of different insurance companies, brokers and advisers out there offering tradesman insurance, and each of the policies offered can differ in terms of the specific features and benefits. Whilst most forms of trade insuranceRead More

If you work for yourself in the trades, public liability insurance is vital. Many tradesmen will actually find that public liability cover is mandatory in order for them to work. In some cases this is set by the relevant state licensing authority, and sometimes it is set by the big building companies and work sites.Read More

There are many insurance companies offering tradesman insurance packages, and many more brokers offering these policies. How do you know which tradesman insurance is best? There are a number of things to look for, and the best policy for one person may not be the best policy for the next person. But there are stillRead More

Income protection is one of the best types of insurance a tradesman can have, and if you’re unable to work due to injury or illness for a period of time you’ll be glad you have it. But, did you know that it could take up to two months to get paid, and you won’t evenRead More

I have spoken with hundreds of tradespeople over the last few years, and one of the common questions I get is whether or not they should bother with income protection. Most tradies requesting quotes through this website will be interested in public liability, tool insurance and income protection. When they receive their quotes, typically aRead More

Any tradesman looking for insurance has two choices when looking for cover. They can use an insurance broker, or they can go direct to the insurer themself. But which option is better for the average tradesman? For many years the answer has always been to use an insurance broker, however a growing number of insuranceRead More

Many tradesmen and insurance brokers already knew this, but a recent survey has shown that businesses that use brokers are generally better protected. Insurance company CGU commissioned a survey of 477 small business owners from rural NSW, Victoria and Queensland regarding their insurance coverage. The survey showed that small business owners who used an insuranceRead More

The mining boom in Australia has lead to a huge demand for tradies and other workers in certain parts of the country. Working in the mines can be hugely attractive for many tradesmen and other workers, and the wages paid by the mines are often many times higher than what a tradie could earn inRead More

For people working in the trades throughout Australia, insurance is one thing that we will all need to consider at some stage. The type of trades insurance you require will depend on a number of different factors including your business structure, the type of work you do and you family and financial situation. At aRead More

Here in Australia there is a requirement for many trade workers to hold various types of insurance. The types of insurance required by tradesmen include public liability and income protection insurance, and the specific covers required will depend on your trade and your business structure. In this guide we will look at the different typesRead More

There are plenty of costs involved in working as a tradesman, and one of those costs is insurance. Some forms of insurance are mandatory for tradesmen, whilst others are just optional. No matter which policies you need there are always ways to save money. Have the Right Cover The first step to saving money onRead More

Whether we like it or not, most tradesmen will require one form of insurance or another. Some tradesmen simply take out insurance because they have to, whilst others take out cover because they understand the benefits and don’t want to take the risk of having no insurance. In this guide we will take a lookRead More

As a tradesman you take on the responsibility and liability for a wide range of risks. The easiest way to manage the financial side of these risks is via liability insurance. Tradesman liability insurance covers you for property damage or personal injury caused as a result of your business activities. There are a number ofRead More

There is one type of insurance that every tradesman needs – public liability insurance. Public liability insurance protects tradesmen against the financial consequences of property damage or person injury caused by a tradesman or his work. Property damage claims for public liability can range from the very small to the very large. Some claims areRead More

We all want to save money in our businesses, and one of the easiest ways to save hundreds of dollars is by having the cheapest suitable insurance in place. Although here at Tradesman Insurance we believe in having comprehensive insurance in place to provide maximum protection, it’s a fact that many tradies simply want theRead More

If you’re a tradesman, or perhaps the better half of a tradesman, you’ll know that there are certain types of insurance that you need to have. There are certain types of insurance that are mandatory for many tradies, such as public liability and income protection, and there are other covers which are not mandatory butRead More

If you could no longer work due to a serious illness or injury, how would you support your family? For many tradesmen the answer would be Centrelink benefits, but is that really what you want for your family? TPD insurance is one of the best ways for a tradesman to protect themself and their familyRead More