We make the process easy and fast
If you’re a builder or trade contractor planning a domestic building project (building or renovating) valued over $16,000 in Victoria, you’re legally required to purchase Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) on behalf of the homeowner. To obtain DBI, you must first hold eligibility with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). You can apply for this eligibility through our Master Builders Insurance Services team.
Our expert domestic building insurance team are here to help make the process of applying for Eligibility and Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) with BPC easy, smooth, and hassle-free for our customers.
Our long, proud history of providing insurance for builders and trade contractors, means we know the ins and outs of industry insurance policies to ensure you have the best cover for every job.
Need cover?
First, you need current Eligibility approval from Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). Use the BPC Eligibility Application Form first if you need new Eligibility, or to change your profile. Read more details about the assessment.
Once you’ve received Eligibility approval confirmation from BPC, you can use our Project Application Forms further down on this page to apply for job specific cover.
Please return forms and all relevant documents to:
Master Builders Insurance Services
PO Box 162,
Ashmore City, QLD 4214
Email: warrantyassessment@mbqld.com.au.
Phone: 1300 13 13 24
Note: A credit card surcharge of up to 1.21% for Visa or MasterCard shall apply to the total amount payable above.
VIC Policy Wording
Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) covers the Homeowner in the event the Builder or Contractor dies, disappears, becomes insolvent.
The full DBI policy wordings are noted below. Please refer to the policy date of issue to establish which is applicable.
- DBI Policy Wording (31 May 2010 - 30 June 2011)
- DBI Policy Wording (1 July 2011 - 13 January 2014)
- DBI Policy Wording (14 January 2014 - 30 June 2014)
- DBI Policy Wording (1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015)
- DBI Policy Wording (1 July 2015 - 30 June 2017)
- DBI Policy Wording (1 July 2017 – 30 June 2025)
- DBI Policy Wording (1 July 2025 - current)
Related links
- DBI Eligibility Application Form for Builders
- Distributor Nomination Form
- Certificate of Insurance Cancellation Form
- VIC DBI Tips Insurance Fact Sheet
- VIC DBI Certificate of Insurance Application