Find a HBCF insurance broker distributor
Licensed builders need to take out cover for residential building projects through an approved broker distributor.
Choosing your insurance broker
Below is a table of all HBCF-approved broker distributors, with their contact information to make things easier. Before you start any building work, you need to team up with one of these approved brokers to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility and for Certificates of Insurance.
Selecting the right broker is important. The broker you choose will advise you and help you understand your HBCF requirements and what to do when a claim is made.
| Broker name | ABN | Contact name | Email style | Address | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverforce Insurance Broking Pty Ltd | 11 118 883 542 | Wayne Manley | hbcf@coverforce.com.au | Level 26, Tower One, International Towers Sydney, Barangaroo NSW 2000 | 02 9376 7999 |
| Finsura & HBW Solutions | 58 003 334 763 | Anoop Jayan | team@hbwsolutions.com.au | Suite 11, Level 7, 12 Century Circuit, Norwest NSW 2153 | 02 9899 2999 |
| HIA Insurance Services | 84 076 460 967 | Avedis Kechebashian | nsw.hiais@aon.com | 4 Byfield Street, North Ryde NSW 2113 | 1800 762 852 |
| Insurance House Group | 33 006 500 072 | Steven Putro | builders@insurancehouse.com.au | Level 3, 100 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 | 1300 851 329 |
| Master Builders Queensland | 96 641 989 386 | Angela Holloway | angela.holloway@mbqld.com.au | 417 Wickham Tce. , Brisbane QLD 4000 | 13 0013 1324 |
| Master Builders Insurance Brokers | 17 110 143 550 | Jessica Walsh | nswwarranty@mbib.com.au | 52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037 | 02 8330 2540 |
| SHC Insurance Brokers | 96 009 392 125 | Brett Graves | HomeWarrantyNSW@shcorp.com.au | Level 2, 2 Glen Street, Milsons Point NSW 2061 | 02 9806 2022 |
| The Builders Insurance Broker | 37 003 084 384 | Martin White | martinw@buildersbroker.com.au | 500 Forest Road, Penshurst NSW 2222 | 02 9570 5422 |
| Willis Towers Watson | 90 000 321 237 | Lisa Wijayanayake | Lisa.Wijayanayake@wtwco.com | Level 16, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | 03 9698 9378 |
HBCF distributors: maximum eligibility assessment fees and charges
We maintain that broker distributors should reduce the impact of premiums on housing costs by charging competitive fees that reflects the services being provided. We recommend that you compare fees.
When you're choosing a broker distributor, please review the Distributor eligibility assessment fees and charges table below, and the Distributor policy fees schedule on the Premium Calculator page.
Note: all quoted fees and charges exclude GST.
| Distributor | New eligibility fee | Eligibility review fee | Builder profile change fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverforce Insurance Broking Pty Ltd | Small/medium builder $350Large/major builder $500 |
Small/medium builder $350 Large/major builder $500 |
Small/medium builder $350 Large/major builder $500 |
| Finsura & HBW Solutions | $500 | $500 (Maximum $1000 dependent on builder size) | $500 (Maximum $1000 dependent on builder size) |
| HIA Insurance Services | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| Insurance House Group |
System-Reviewed Builder $300 to $400 depending on limit sought Medium-sized builder $550 Major builder $700 |
System-Reviewed Builder $150 to $200 depending on limit sought Medium-sized builder $300 Major builder $550 |
System-Reviewed Builder $150 to $200 depending on limit sought Medium-sized builder $300 Major builder $550 |
| Master Builders Queensland | $300 | No charge | No charge |
| Master Builders Insurance Brokers | Sole Trader $300 Company $500 |
$100 $750 (Eligibility Review Adverse History) $300 (Eligibility Review Change of Structure) |
Sole Trader $300 Company $350 |
| SHC Insurance Brokers | $495 | $495 | $495 |
| The Builders Insurance Broker | $900 | $600 | $600 |
| Willis Towers Watson | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
