Protecting the Businesses Behind Every Build
Contractors All Risk insurance provides comprehensive protection for construction projects, covering accidental damage to contract works, materials, temporary structures, and plant/machinery on site. It safeguards against risks such as fire, theft, storms, floods, and other unforeseen events during the building phase, while also including third-party liability for injury or property damage. Ideal for contractors, developers, and project owners to ensure financial protection throughout the construction period
Plant All Risk insurance offers broad coverage for your construction plant, machinery, and equipment (such as excavators, graders, TLBs, generators, and compressors) against loss or damage from any accidental cause. This includes protection while in use on site, in transit, during storage, or at your premises. It covers perils like fire, theft, burglary, impact, collision, and natural disasters, helping you avoid costly downtime and repairs for owned or hired-in plant.
Professional Indemnity insurance protects professionals (such as engineers, architects, consultants, or designers) against claims of negligence, errors, omissions, or breach of duty in providing professional services. It covers legal defense costs, settlements, and compensation if a client suffers financial loss due to alleged mistakes in advice, design, or supervision. Essential for those offering expert services in construction and related fields to safeguard reputation and finances.
We facilitate swift issuance of Letters of Intent (LOI) to support your construction tenders and projects. A Letter of Intent serves as a written commitment from us (as your insurance broker or provider) confirming our intention to issue the required guarantees or insurance covers once all formalities are completed. This allows you to mobilize resources and start work promptly while final guarantees (such as performance or advance payment bonds) are processed — often arranged within hours.
Public Liability insurance protects your business against claims from third parties (members of the public, clients, visitors, or subcontractors) for accidental bodily injury, death, or property damage arising from your operations or premises. It covers legal costs and compensation payouts, helping mitigate risks on construction sites, offices, or during any business activities where the public could be affected.
Performance Guarantees (also known as Performance Bonds) provide security to the employer or project owner against the contractor's failure to fulfill contractual obligations, such as completing the works on time, to specification, or at all. Issued upon contract award, they typically cover 5-10% of the contract value (e.g., fixed or reducing as per JBCC standards in South Africa) and remain in force until practical completion or defects liability period ends. In the event of default, the guarantor compensates the employer for losses, enabling project continuation or rectification without major financial disruption. Essential for tender success and protecting large-scale construction projects.
Retention Guarantees replace traditional cash retentions withheld from contractor payments (often 5-10%) as security for defect rectification during the defects liability or maintenance period post-completion. This insurance-backed guarantee assures the employer that funds are available to remedy any latent defects, incomplete works, or failures if the contractor defaults, while allowing the contractor full access to payments and improving cash flow. Commonly used to balance protection for the client with financial flexibility for the contractor.
Advance Payment Guarantees (APGs) protect the employer when upfront payments are made to the contractor for mobilization, materials, or early works (often up to 10-30% of contract value). The guarantee ensures repayment of the advance if the contractor fails to perform, defaults, or goes insolvent before delivering value. Issued prior to funds release, it's a key requirement for many public and private projects in South Africa, providing reassurance to clients while enabling contractors to secure necessary resources quickly and start work without delay.