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Boilermakers & Welders Insurance

Protection for welding businesses that other insurers won't touch.

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Welding and boilermaking involve real risks. Sparks, heat, and working on-site mean accidents can happen. If you've been knocked back by insurers or other brokers, we can help.

Technical Scope

We work with welders and fabricators across Australia who do mobile welding, workshop fabrication, and structural steel work. Whether you're a sole trader or running a business with employees, we find cover that fits your actual setup.

Coverage Focus

Most clients need between $10 million and $20 million Public Liability, depending on contract requirements. We also arrange Business Packs to protect your tools and Professional Indemnity for those providing design advice.

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Why Welders Come to Us

Standard insurers often decline welding risks. The work is seen as high-risk because of hot works, working at heights, mobile operations, or subcontracting to construction sites. Some insurers don't quote on welding at all. Others will quote but exclude the activities you actually do.

We know which insurers will cover welding and fabrication work, and we know how to present your business to get it placed. If you've been declined elsewhere, we have other markets we can try.

Many construction contracts require $20 million Public Liability, which rules out most online platforms. We work with insurers who offer higher limits for welding businesses.

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How We've Helped

Real-world examples of securing cover for hard-to-place welding and fabrication risks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

What We Ask About Your Business

To get you the right cover, we need to understand your work properly. This helps us match you with the right insurer and make sure the policy actually covers what you do.

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What type of welding or fabrication do you do? (MIG, TIG, stick welding, structural steel, repairs, manufacturing)

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Is it mobile work, workshop-based, or both?

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Do you work on construction sites as a subcontractor?

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Do you work at heights or in confined spaces?

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Do you employ anyone or use subcontractors?

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What's your annual revenue?

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What type of welding or fabrication do you do? (MIG, TIG, stick welding, structural steel, repairs, manufacturing)

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Is it mobile work, workshop-based, or both?

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Do you work on construction sites as a subcontractor?

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Do you work at heights or in confined spaces?

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Do you employ anyone or use subcontractors?

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What's your annual revenue?

KNOWLEDGE BASE

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Even small jobs carry risk. A spark could cause a fire, damaging a client's property or neighbouring buildings. Without Public Liability, you'd be personally liable for those costs. Most commercial sites also require proof of insurance before you can work there.
That's common with welding. Many mainstream insurers won't quote on mobile welding or hot works. We work with insurers who understand these risks and will consider your business properly. If you've been declined, contact us and we'll see what we can do.
It depends on your revenue, the type of work you do, and the limit you need. Sole traders doing mobile welding might pay $1,500 to $2,500 for $10 million cover. Larger fabrication businesses with employees and higher limits will pay more. We get you quotes from multiple insurers so you can see your options.
Yes. New welding businesses can get Public Liability cover. Insurers will want to know about your qualifications and experience, even if the business itself is new. If you're a qualified tradesperson starting your own business, that works in your favour.
The limit is the maximum the insurer will pay for a single claim. Many construction contracts require $20 million as standard. If you're working on larger commercial or industrial sites, you'll likely need the higher limit. Smaller jobs often only require $10 million.
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Get the Right Cover for Your Welding Business

If you've been knocked back elsewhere or you need cover that actually matches the work you do, call us on 02 9000 1155 or get a quote online. We'll ask the right questions, find the insurers who will cover your work, and get you sorted properly.

Expert Review: 03/01/2026

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