Professional Indemnity & Public Liability cover for Building Inspectors

The underwriting standards set by the insurer have recently become more rigorous. Building inspectors must now demonstrate the following:

  • Hold a current Builder’s Licence or hold qualification/s to obtain a builder’s license; OR
    they have completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) with 5 years hands on experience; OR
    be a Qualified Architect, Surveyor or Structural Engineer;
  • Must have completed more than 10 inspections AND
  • Hold and can reference as needed, a copy of AS4349.1-2010;
  • Pre-Inspection Agreements are issued to, and executed by, customers prior to each property inspection.

 

The following Prerequisites are required in Addition to the Proposal Form being completed

  • Copy of your Current Builders Licence (back and front)
  • Copy of your Certificate IV in Building and Construction
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your Pest License (if you are conducting pest inspections)
  • Copy of your Units 8 and 10 (if you are conducting pest inspections)

 

Before continuing to the Proposal Form:

  • Do you have a clear understanding of the underwriting standards outlined above?
  • Can you provide the Prerequisites (noted above) that are required in Addition to the Proposal Form

 

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