Insured.Back to work.Tradies insurance from real brokers, Australia-wide
Plain talk, no jargon. Tell us about your work and we'll get you quotes from insurers.
How it works.
Tell us your trade.
A short online form, or a call to the Tradies365 hotline.
We get you quotes.
Our brokers look at the work you actually do and ask insurers to quote on the cover you ask for.
Choose, then get back to work.
Cover starts once you pick a policy and the insurer agrees to it. Plain-English answers, and a real person on the phone when you need one.
Trades we arrange cover for
Tradies insurance, in plain English.
Tradies insurance is the business insurance you carry because you work in a trade. It isn't one policy. It's a handful of covers, each for a different risk: the people and property around your work, your tools and vehicle, your workers, and you, if an injury or illness stops you working.
Most tradies start with public liability, because head contractors, builders and many clients ask to see it before you start. Tools and vehicle cover usually come next. If you take on staff, workers compensation insurance comes into it, and we can arrange it in every state and territory. Each state sets its own rules on who you have to cover.
We're brokers, not an insurer. We ask about your trade, your work and your contracts, get you quotes from insurers and explain what each one covers. The insurer decides the price and the terms.
Cover for the job, the gear and you.
The job
- Public liabilityCan cover claims that your work injured someone or damaged their property.
- Workers compCover employers arrange for workers hurt or made ill by their work, under each state's rules.
- Contract worksCan cover damage to the works on a building job while they're underway.
- ContractorsWhat head contractors ask subbies for, from public liability to a certificate of currency.
The gear and you
- ToolsTheft of, or damage to, the tools and equipment you work with, up to the policy limits.
- VehiclesThe vehicles you use for work, for damage, theft and damage to others, depending on the policy.
- Accident and illnessCan pay a weekly benefit if injury or illness stops you working, depending on the policy.
- Sole tradersHow the covers fit together when you work for yourself on an ABN.
Tradies365 at a glance
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trades on our quote form, from bricklayers and builders to tilers and welders.
- Australia-wideCover for tradies right across Australia.
- 9 to 5Monday to Friday. Call and you talk to a person.
- 1300 226 268The Tradies365 line.
Some of our Google reviews
5.0 from 6 Google reviews, October 2026(opens Google in a new tab)
Dee was great to deal with & her response time was amazing. Dee really made the process super easy & answered all questions along the way.
“Highly recommend, their services went above and beyond to ensure we had accurate cover for our business.”
5 out of 5 stars.Jo P., February 2025, on Google “Jackson Wall is great with communicating from start to finish. The whole team is valuable.. Thank you”
5 out of 5 stars.Jessica H., March 2025, on Google “Pleasure to deal with, with my best interest at mind. Highly recommend”
5 out of 5 stars.Chris H., May 2019, on Google
Dee and Jackson are the Tradies365 brokers.
Read all reviews on Google(opens in a new tab)Real brokers, three offices.
- Offices
- Perth, Wodonga and the Sunshine CoastPerth: 18B/151 Herdsman Parade, Wembley WA 6014
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Cover
- Australia-wide
Tips for tradies.
Read the insurance guides for tradies- Business tips What Is a Certificate of Currency and How Do I Get One?
- Choosing cover, brokers and premiums What Insurance Do Tradies Need? 5 Main Covers
- Choosing cover, brokers and premiums What Sets Your Insurance Premium as a Tradie?
- Choosing cover, brokers and premiums The Risks of Working Without Insurance
- Choosing cover, brokers and premiums How Should a Tradie Compare Insurance Policies?
- Sole traders and ABN Do I Need Insurance If I Have an ABN?
Questions tradies ask us.
What does a tradie insurance broker do?
A broker arranges insurance on your behalf. We ask about your trade, the work you do and any contracts you need cover for, then get you quotes from insurers and explain what each one covers and what it doesn't. If you go ahead, we arrange the policy, and you can call us with questions while it runs. The insurer decides the premium, the terms and any claim.
Why tradies use an insurance brokerCan I get covered if my trade isn't listed?
Our trade pages cover the trades we're asked about most, and the quote form lists many more. If yours isn't there, choose Other on the quote form or call us on 1300 226 268 and tell us what you do. Whether an insurer offers cover depends on the work.
Can you arrange cover anywhere in Australia?
Yes. We have offices in Perth, Wodonga and the Sunshine Coast, and our brokers arrange cover for tradies right across Australia. That includes workers comp, which we can arrange in every state and territory. Each one runs its own scheme with its own rules, so tell us where you and your people work.
Do you help with claims?
Yes. If something goes wrong and you need to claim, call us. We manage your claim with the insurer from start to finish. The insurer decides whether it's paid and how much, under your policy.
Where do most tradies start?
Usually with public liability, then tools and vehicle cover, then workers comp if they employ anyone.
The covers most tradies carryWhat sets the price?
Your trade, turnover, the cover limit you choose, how many people work for you, how much you subcontract, your state and your claims history. The insurer sets the premium.
Why tradie insurance premiums go upI've just got an ABN. Do I need insurance straight away?
An ABN doesn't come with insurance, so check what your clients, contracts and licence ask for before your first job.
Insurance when you have an ABNSort your cover.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Or email mate@tradies365.com.au.