1. Classifying workers or contractors for Workers Compensation purposes

    Information

    Who needs to be covered by your Workers Compensation policy? Understanding who needs to be covered by Workers Compensation policy...

  2. Construction Risks Insurance Fund

    Information

    The Construction Risks Insurance Fund (CRIF) provides insurance to cover NSW Government construction contractors and partners...

  3. Statement on Privium Group

    News

    Building company Privium Group Pty Ltd has recently entered into voluntary administration and is surrendering its contractor licence...

  4. icare simplifies how interstate contractors can access residential building work in NSW

    Stories

    icare is now recognising interstate contractor licences through the Automated Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme. This will make it easier for individual building contractors from all states and...

  5. Workers compensation for contractors and other non-employee workers in the construction industry

    News

    Did you know you may be liable for fines if you incorrectly manage your subcontractors' workers insurance?...

  6. Statement of Business Ethics

    Information

    This Statement of Business Ethics sets out the expectations and commitments of icare when working with our suppliers, commercial partners, and contractors (collectively referred to as ‘suppliers’)...

  7. How we work with builders and distributors

    Information

    Information on what the Home Building Compensation Fund is, and what it means for you as a builder...

  8. Securities held by HBCF

    Information

    Find out when it’s necessary to have a form of security when providing eligibility to building contractors, to protect hbcf and homeowners from potential exposure to claims and financial losses...

  9. Trevor’s story: Living with Mesothelioma

    Stories

    In 1979 Trevor had a 4-year apprenticeship with an electrical contractor which involved running cables and general electrical work in Wagga Wagga, in areas that were known to have asbestos...

  10. HBCF Homeowner Fact Sheet

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    icare Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) provides a safety net for homeowners with incomplete or defective residential building work where the builder or contractor is no longer able to meet their...