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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...

It’s a question we get asked a lot here at Trade Risk – what insurance do I need as a tradesman? The answer can differ slightly depending on your trade as well as your personal situation. Some tradies will...

The team at Trade Risk have assisted hundreds of  concreters from all over Australia with their insurance needs. We know what you need, and we work hard to ensure that concreters  can protect themselves with the right cover at...

We make it faster, easier and cheaper for tradies to sort out their trade insurance. Over 8,000 trade businesses have chosen us since 2010, and with over 700 positive reviews we’re certain you’ll be making the right choice with Trade Risk. Whether you need standard public liability...

As a subcontractor or self-employed tradesman there are a number of different business insurance options available, but how do you know what you need? We originally wrote this guide way back in 2010.  Now in 2019 the guide is...