We’ve been the experts in tradies insurance since 2010. Tens of thousands of tradies have trusted us with their insurance needs over the last 15 years, and there’s not much we haven’t seen over that time! Now we’ve put...

Many people think that only qualified tradesmen need insurance, and that it’s not important for apprentices. Whilst this may be true in some respects, there are still a number of forms of insurance which apprentice tradies should at least...

Among a tradesman’s most important assets are his tools. They can be protected with tool insurance, but what exactly are they covered for? Many tradesmen assume that tool insurance is similar to car insurance, in that pretty much any...

Trail bike riding is a popular pastime for many tradies in Australia, and the question often comes up whether or not this activity is covered by income protection insurance. Many self-employed tradesmen are required to hold income protection insurance...

If you’re a tradie, the last thing you want to do it make a claim. But even worse is not being able to make a claim because you didn’t have insurance… Tradies face a range of risks on the...

The public liability insurance cost for a trade business can be affected by a range of different factors. A public liability policy could cost less than $500 for a sole trader needing the minimum cover, through to $100,000+ for...

Thanks to our great climate and growing population, Queensland is a great state to work in the trades. Queensland is home to some of the fastest growing areas of Australia, and with this growth comes plenty of opportunity for...

Tradesman Insurance Services Pty Ltd was our company name up until 2024 when we changed to Trade Risk Pty Ltd. We operate under the Trade Risk brand. Although Trade Risk was established in 2010, we operated under a different...

As a tradesman your tools are mighty important to you, so it is important that they are protected both physically and financially. For many tradesmen the thought of having your tools stolen is enough to make you feel sick,...

For many tradies and other workers in the trades and services industry, there will be a point in your career when you decide to make the switch from being an employee to a subcontractor. It’s often the first step...