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Insurance insights & resources for Australian builders
Stay informed with practical insurance insights, industry updates and resources designed for builders and tradies. Explore guidance on home warranty, construction insurance, claims, risk management and more to help you make informed decisions for your business.
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A safer worksite starts with the right checks
Help manage common risks on site with our Worksite Safety & Risk Prevention Checklist, created for residential builders. Download the practical checklist to help protect your people, projects and business.
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Need HBCF support in NSW?
Learn about the new HBCF Portal and how to add HIA Insurance Services as your Service Provider
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Building in Victoria? Know what’s changed
Home Warranty has replaced DBI for new eligible domestic building work. Understand the changes, eligibility requirements and next steps.
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Got questions about Victoria’s Home Warranty?
Get answers to common builder questions about Home Warranty, including MFR, Maximum Construction Capacity and Notices of Cover.
Learn moreHIA is Australia’s only national building industry association, representing the interests of the housing industry at regional and national levels. Their extensive membership program for the last 70 years has supported residential builders, trade contractors, developers, design professionals and more.
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Ensuring the correct category of Construction is selected when issuing a VMIA DBI Certificate on the BuildVic portal.
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Exclusive HIA Members Insurance Health Check
Read about the benefits of having your insurance portfolio reviewed by a broker.
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Are you taking over a partially complete project?
There’s some extra homework you might need to do beforehand
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5 essential insurance tips to help residential builders work safe onsite
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Help secure your residential building site when unattended
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Mandatory vaccination update - Government FAQs released
An update on Government mandated vaccinations for the Construction Industry.
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Home Warranty (First Resort Home Warranty Scheme) – Common Questions & Answers for Builders
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Victorian Builders Learn More About Home Warranty
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How Residential Builders Can Help Protect Worksites During Cyclones and Bushfires
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How to Submit a Domestic Building Insurance Certificate in Victoria
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Important information about upcoming Domestic Building Insurance changes
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Important tips to start the year
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Building Resilience: Managing Risk in Residential Construction
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DBI Eligibility Application Guide for Victorian Builders
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Victoria swimming pools or spas builders requirements
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PDH Group Pty Ltd & Associated Entities
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Proposed changes to the Home Building Compensation Guidelines in NSW
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NSW icare HBCF Eligibility Manual update
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Could a building material shortage affect your insurance cover?
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The ultimate guide to construction insurance
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Complete guide to Builders Insurance
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Managing your Home Warranty Insurance during a construction boom
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Benefits of using an insurance broker
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The Defect Liability Period explained
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Homebuilder extension of commencement time limits – What it means for insurance
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What is a Certificate of Currency?
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Public Liability Insurance Explained
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What is cyber insurance and why should you consider it?
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3 Steps to Help Keep you Cyber Safe
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Common Public Liability Claims
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Debunking Cyber Myths
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Struggling with Insurance Claims?
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Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF)
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Important Update: SA, WA, and ACT Building Indemnity/Warranty Insurance
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Important facts to know about managing your insurance.
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How this builder went out of business from one customer
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Builders Warranty Insurance Summary
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Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) premiums increases for Victoria
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Home Warranty market update
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What do you need to apply for Domestic Building Insurance?
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Claim Notification, why is it important
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Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) Webinar’s
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Thank You for Another Year
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Worksite Safety & Risk Prevention Checklist for Residential Builders
Read articleResidential builders may need several types of insurance depending on where they operate, the work they undertake and whether they employ staff. This can include insurance required for residential building work, public liability, workers compensation and cover for tools, equipment and other business risks. Requirements vary across Australia, so it’s important to understand what applies to your business.
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Home Warranty Insurance helps protect homeowners if residential building work can’t be completed or defects can’t be rectified in certain circumstances, such as the death, disappearance or insolvency of the builder. Cover, eligibility and requirements vary between Australian states and territories, and the insurance may operate under different names depending on where you build.
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An insurance broker can help you navigate the claims process, from understanding your policy and preparing your claim to communicating with the insurer on your behalf. They can also help clarify what information may be required and support you throughout the process, giving you more time to focus on your business.
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