We’re part of the Construction Plant-hire Association and we know this sector inside out. Our strong insurer relationships mean we can negotiate competitive deals for our clients. Whether you’re a small contractor or a major civil engineering firm, we’ll work with you to create a policy that is right for your business.
Crane and plant hire insurance
From lifting heavy loads to managing complex sites, we understand the risks you face every day. That’s why our crane and plant hire insurance is built around your business, with flexible cover and expert support when it matters most.
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Tailored protection for your plant and people
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Flexible cover for owned and hired-in equipment
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Expert claims support to get you back on track
Crane and plant hire insurance
Why choose crane and plant hire insurance with Everywhen?
Specialist sector knowledge
We understand the challenges of crane and plant hire businesses.
Flexible crane and plant hire cover options
From public liability to engineering, contract works to motor insurance.
Expert crane and plant hire insurance claims support
We’ll guide you through the process and get things sorted quickly.
Monthly crane and plant hire insurance payment plans
Spread the cost with direct debit options (subject to status).
About crane and plant hire insurance
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For every lift
From contract lifts to machinery moves, we’ve got you covered.
For every site
Whether you’re working locally or nationwide, we’ll support you.
For every team
Protect your colleagues with personal accident and travel cover.
For every job
Cover your business, plant, tools and premises – all in one policy.
What does crane and plant hire insurance cover?
Our policies are built around your business needs. You can choose from a wide range of cover options to protect your people, plant and projects.
Public liability insurance for crane and plant hire
Indemnity limits from £5 million.
Crane and plant hire employers’ liability insurance
Indemnity limit of £10 million.
Contract works cover
Up to £1 million per contract as standard.
Own and hired-in plant cover
Protection for your equipment, whether owned or hired-in.
How do crane and plant hire insurance claims work?
When you need to make a claim, we’ll guide you through the process and get things sorted quickly.
Find your policy documents and have your policy number ready.
Call our claims team and explain what happened.
Provide any requested documents or photos.
We’ll handle the rest.
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Crane and plant hire insurance FAQs
Wondering about something? Don’t worry, Everywhen is here to help. We’ve put together some common questions about crane and plant hire insurance to support you every step of the way.
You can tailor your policy to include a wide range of cover options, including:
Public liability
Employers’ liability
Contract works
Own and hired-in plant
Tools
Motor
Engineering inspection
Professional indemnity
Personal accident
Travel cover
Yes. We offer cover for both owned plant and hired-in equipment. So, whether the machinery belongs to you or is temporarily brought in for an individual job, we’ll make sure your policy reflects this to help support the way you work.
Contract works cover protects the work you’re doing on site and the associated materials from fire, flood, storm of theft. It’s especially useful for contractors and plant hire businesses to help you recover the costs of the damage.
Engineering inspection cover helps you stay compliant with statutory regulations. It includes evaluation of your plant and equipment to check for safety and performance issues. If any damage is found, the policy can also cover repairs or replacements to help you avoid downtime.
If something goes wrong, we’ll guide you through the claims process to get you back to “business as usual” as soon as possible. Our in-house team will work to get things sorted quickly and fairly.
If you need to make a claim, you’ll need your policy documents and any supporting evidence, like photos or reports to hand. We’ll handle the rest and aim to get you back to business as usual.