Smart Tradies Choose ProTrades Insurance

In the world of real estate and construction, risk is part of the job. Whether you’re a plumber fitting off a new build, a carpenter framing a home, or a civil contractor managing a large-scale project, the right insurance isn’t optional. it’s essential.

That’s where ProTrades Insurance comes in.

Founded just over 12 months ago by husband-and-wife team Adam and Shivonne, ProTrades Insurance was built with one clear focus: protecting Australian tradies. With more than 20 years’ experience in insurance broking, Siobhan understood the issues many trades were facing in terms of target support that understood the industry. Adam’s IT background brought the technical capability to build a streamlined, online-first brokerage that now services clients right across Australia.

Unlike generic consumer insurance policies, trade insurance is tailored to meet industry and licensing requirements.

In Victoria, for example, plumbers and other licensed trades must hold public liability insurance to obtain and maintain their licence. Many construction sites also require minimum cover levels, typically $10 million or $20 million, before a tradie can even step onsite. Requirements vary from state to state, and navigating those regulations can be confusing.

ProTrades Insurance handles that complexity.

As a broker, they work on behalf of the client, not the insurer. Rather than going directly to a provider and accepting a standard rate, ProTrades negotiates with multiple insurers to secure competitive pricing and appropriate coverage for each individual trade and risk profile. And if a claim arises, clients deal with ProTrades directly, with the team managing the claims process from start to finish.

It’s advocacy, not just administration.

ProTrades Insurance specialises in business insurance for trades including:

• Plumbers
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Tilers
• Civil contractors
• And a broad range of construction and specialist trades

From sole operators to larger contracting businesses, policies can include public liability, tool cover, contract works, and other trade-specific protections designed to keep businesses operating with confidence.

Operating entirely online, ProTrades Insurance services clients across every Australian state and territory. With strong SEO foundations and a streamlined digital model, they’ve built a national client base in just over a year, and they’re continuing to grow, recently expanding their team to meet increasing demand.

While much of their business is driven by referrals and organic enquiries, ProTrades is also active in local community sponsorships, supporting clubs such as the Mornington South Junior Football Club and local golf clubs - reinforcing their connection to the trade and property communities they serve.

For real estate professionals, developers and property owners, working with properly insured trades is non-negotiable. Ensuring contractors hold adequate, compliant cover protects everyone involved in a project.

Having a specialist broker like ProTrades Insurance supporting your trade network adds an additional layer of confidence. It means your builders and subcontractors aren’t simply “ticking a box”, they’re properly protected under the correct state rules and regulations, and they take their responsibilities seriously.

For tradies seeking straightforward, competitive and compliant insurance, and for property professionals wanting peace of mind across their projects, ProTrades Insurance offers specialist expertise with a personal touch.

To learn more, visit ProTrades Insurance and explore how tailored trade insurance can safeguard your business.

https://ProTradesinsurance.com.au/