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Trades Cover Insurance Financial Calculators

Trades Cover Insurance is pleased to provide you with the following calculators to assist you on your financial journey.

Available Calculators

Trades Insurance Calculator
Estimate your trades insurance needs with our Trades Insurance Calculator. Work out the right levels of cover to protect your trades business and your financial livelihood.
Public Liability Insurance Calculator
Estimate your public liability insurance needs with our Public Liability Insurance Calculator. Calculate the right levels of cover to protect your business investment and secure your financial livelihood.
Business Insurance Calculator
Estimate your business insurance needs with our Business Insurance Calculator. Calculate the right levels of cover to protect your business operations and secure your financial livelihood.
Income Protection Insurance Calculator
Find out how much monthly disability income protection insurance you qualify for. Use our calculator to estimate cover levels tailored to your income and needs.
Plant & Equipment Lease Calculator
Estimate repayments with our Plant & Equipment Lease Calculator. Factor in residual (balloon) payments, compare finance options, and choose flexible terms to suit your business.
Truck Insurance Calculator
Estimate your truck insurance needs with our Truck Insurance Calculator. Work out the right levels of cover to protect your truck, trailer/s, accessories and your financial livelihood.

'Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by licensed brokers after you submit an enquiry.'


Insurance News

What Stronger Insurer Results Mean for Tradies at Renewal Time
What Stronger Insurer Results Mean for Tradies at Renewal Time
26 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
APRA’s latest general insurance statistics point to a sector that is in a stronger financial position than it was during the worst of recent inflation, repair-cost and catastrophe pressures. For Australian tradies, that sounds positive at first glance: a well-capitalised insurance market is better placed to pay claims, support recovery after major loss events and keep products available across higher-risk occupations and regions. - read more
Insurance Complaint Trends Are a Timely Warning for Tradies
Insurance Complaint Trends Are a Timely Warning for Tradies
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh complaint trends across the Australian insurance market are another reminder that the real test of any policy often comes after something has gone wrong. While many disputes involve household cover, the same pressure points can affect tradies who rely on tools, vehicles, plant, public liability cover and income protection to keep work moving. - read more
Insurance Tax Reform Push Puts Premium Pressure Back in Focus
Insurance Tax Reform Push Puts Premium Pressure Back in Focus
04 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Insurance taxes are back in industry headlines, with renewed pressure on Australian governments to address the levies, duties and charges that can add to the cost of keeping cover in place. For tradies, this is not just a policy debate in Canberra or state parliament. It can flow through to the real cost of protecting tools, vehicles, workshops, stock, public liability exposures and business interruption risks. - read more
What Rising Insurance Stress Means for Australian Tradies
What Rising Insurance Stress Means for Australian Tradies
28 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
A new insurance affordability analysis has sharpened attention on a problem many Australian households and small businesses already feel: cover is becoming harder to budget for in higher-risk regions. While the research focuses heavily on home insurance pressure, the message also matters for tradies whose work, vehicles, tools and cash flow are exposed to the same storm, flood, fire and repair-cost pressures. - read more
Trades Insurance Articles

Income Protection Insurance: A Must-Have for Tradies
Income Protection Insurance: A Must-Have for Tradies
Income protection insurance is designed to offer financial security when you're unable to work due to illness or injury. It provides a steady income, usually up to 75% of your pre-tax earnings, helping you maintain your lifestyle while you focus on recovery. - read more
Essential Insurance Cover Every Australian Tradie Needs
Essential Insurance Cover Every Australian Tradie Needs
Australia's tradies - our skilled tradespeople - are the backbone of the economy. They keep industries running smoothly, tackling everything from construction and electrical work to plumbing and carpentry. Their skills are in high demand, making the tradie industry a crucial part of Australia's workforce. - read more
Protecting Your Trade Business: The Importance of Insurance as You Grow
Protecting Your Trade Business: The Importance of Insurance as You Grow
Trade businesses in Australia are experiencing a dynamic evolution. As the demand for skilled tradespeople increases, many tradies find themselves expanding their operations to meet the needs of a growing market. This growth is exciting and presents numerous opportunities for increased revenue and business presence. - read more
Public Liability: A Guide for Small Trade Business Owners
Public Liability: A Guide for Small Trade Business Owners
Public liability insurance is essential for anyone running a small trade business, offering a safety net against the unexpected. As a tradie, you’re probably familiar with the unpredictable nature of the job—anything from accidental property damage to third-party injury can occur. That’s where public liability insurance comes in, providing protection and peace of mind. - read more

Knowledgebase
Endorsement:
An amendment or addition to an existing insurance policy that changes the terms or scope of the original policy.