Trades Insurance
Tradies have unique risks compared to retail or office businesses. Protect yourself from the unexpected whether you’re on the road, or at the job-site with trades insurance.
The resource of choice for the country’s most forward-thinking insurance professionals.
The resource of choice for the country’s most forward-thinking insurance professionals.
Trades Insurance
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What is Trades Insurance?
Trades insurance (also known as tradies insurance) is ideal for contractors who have tools or equipment and travel for work.
Working with other tradies, other people’s property and dangerous materials or tools means trades are risky. Tools are often stolen, job sites are often dangerous, and accidents can cause damage to client’s property.
Trades work is one of the highest risk occupations in Australia. Trades insurance can help replace your tools and cover legal costs if you’re ever sued by a client or a contractor. It can also pay your bills if you have a serious accident or illness.
Your ability to travel from site to site is also key for you to earn income. Trades insurance can keep you on the road in the event your ute or vehicle is stolen, being repaired or written off.
What can be covered
- Portable tools & equipment
- Personal accident & illness
- Utes & vehicles
- Theft & property damage
- Tax audit cover
What may not be
- Loss or damage to a project from weather perils
- Professional advice where fees are charged
- Costs of rectifying faulty work
- Key Point Four
Get started with Trades Insurance
Trades insurance can keep you on the road in the event your ute or vehicle is stolen, being repaired or written off.
Trades Claim Example
Ralph lays plumbing works for domestic homes in the course of construction.
At completion, an unexplained leak causes extensive damage to installed cabinetry and carpets, and is traced back to an incorrect fitting Ralph installed.
All the resulting costs to the carpets and cabinetry as well as the exploratory costs and any other claims against Ralph for his fault are covered by his general liability cover. The only thing Ralph is out of pocket for is his excess, and the cost of redoing his original faulty work (e.g. the incorrect fitting).
Why Choose CIB?
Consolidated Insurance Brokers can help by placing you with the best policy for your needs. We’ll find you the most competitive rate possible, and offer advice to ensure your insurance protects what matters.
Our Expertise
Committed to finding you the best insurance solution, our team of knowledgeable insurance brokers will get you the best price available
Your Partner
Safe time and effort by letting our team of expert insurance brokers do the work for you, we can manage your insurance on your behalf.
Clear Terms
We will put an end to the endless jargon, we can help you understand your quotes and policies in clear terms.
Full Cover
We are able to access insurance policies that are not available when buying direct, allowing us to get you a more comprehensive cover and better benefits.
What our clients have to say
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Words can not explain or express my greatest appreciation for Alison's dedication to reducing our insurances by 10k. Alison's assistance and experience in the industry is outstanding. Ali put in a fair few dedicated … More days(weeks) into understanding our businesses and sending out hundreds of quotes, and then consolidating all the information. I was speechless when she gave me the insurance figures for 5 restaurant's, we even went through them 3 times to ensure we hadn't missed anything when compared to the previous insurances we had. The monthly amount we have to pay is minimal compared to what we had been paying. I still don't believe it.I would recommend you, Alison and your company to anybody who had the inclination to listen to me. I am extremely happy and still in shock days later.Merry Christmas Ali, I hope you get something extra special in your Christmas stocking this year from the Boss. Look forward to working with you again in the new year.
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I was referred to Consolidated Insurance Brokers, specifically Tracey Eaton, by a friend and I only wish I had contacted her sooner. I had previously been dealing with another insurance broker who was so unresponsive that … More nearly a month passed without securing insurance.Tracey resolved everything in a single 30min phone call. She was an absolute pleasure to speak with - warm, professional, and genuinely invested in her clients. Her attitude and efficiency were outstanding.I will absolutely be referring her going forward, she is truly amazing and I cannot wait to work with her further!
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Great Experience. I asked Alison to help us arrange a building and public liability insurance for a retail shop. Alison is very helpful and supportive in our insurance arrangement matters. She provided 18 quotes for us to … More choose and helped us find the most competetive offer on the market. I would like to say many thanks for Alison's effort to help us get a smooth process. 100% recommend.
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We have just confirmed our first residential strata insurance with CIB. I recommend the brokers at CIB to manage your insurance needs.The service from Debbie Blanco was excellent. She thoroughly explained, coordinated the … More quote for 2025-26, and followed through the process in detail to confirmation.She was ably assisted by James Kirk, who coordinated the compliance and insurance valuation.Stephen Fairbairn, Noosaville
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It has been a pleasure working with Tori Gordon of Consolidated Insurance Brokers. Very efficient and knows her products. I would recommend her and the organisation to anyone needing insurance. Not only did Tori find the … More best policy but was way cheaper than anyone else I contacted and was transparent of any fees. Thank you again Tori
How can we help?
With over 15 years’ experience helping Australian businesses and individuals, CIB is an established brokerage that delivers the best cover possible at the most competitive price.
Our team of brokers have the knowledge and experience to ensure you get the most out of your insurance cover.
Insurance can be complex. We aim to simplify it so you can understand and be confident in your cover without stressing about the fine print.
We can help you tailor a trades insurance package that is fit-for-purpose so you can stay on the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many benefits of using a broker over buying directly from the insurer. Insurance brokers:
- Work on your behalf to secure you better protection through their negotiating power
- Help you understand your risks and empower you to make better life / business decisions
- Ensure insurers are held accountable to their promise to protect what you value during claims
- Save you time and money by taking care of comparing and customising policies for your needs
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