Hired-in Plant & Equipment Insurance

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Insurance for hired-in and leased plant, tools and machinery used on civil engineering projects

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We arrange hired-in plant cover with specialist civil engineering insurers

  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich
  • NIG

PROTECTION FOR HIRED & LEASED PLANT RISKS

Who This Insurance Is For

This cover is designed for civil engineering and infrastructure contractors who hire-in or lease plant and machinery such as excavators, dumpers, rollers, cranes, compressors and specialist equipment.

What Does Hired-in Plant Insurance Cover?

Protection against contractual liability and physical loss or damage.


  • Loss or damage to hired-in plant and machinery
  • Fire, flood, theft and accidental damage
  • Contractual liability to plant hire companies
  • On-site and transit risks (where included)
  • Short-term and long-term hire agreements
  • High-value and specialist equipment

Common Hired-in Plant Risks


  • Damage to hired equipment on site
  • Theft of plant from unsecured locations
  • Fire or flood affecting leased machinery
  • Contractual liability under hire agreements
  • Transit losses between sites
  • Disputes with hire companies after incidents

Why Arrange Hired-in Plant Cover with Insure24?


  • Experience with civil engineering plant risks
  • Review of hire agreements and liabilities
  • Alignment with contract works policies
  • Access to specialist UK plant insurers
  • Clear advice on limits and exclusions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is hired-in plant insurance mandatory?

Most plant hire agreements require the hirer to insure the equipment against loss or damage while it is on hire.

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Does this cover include plant in transit?

Transit cover may be included or added as an extension, depending on the policy wording and insurer.

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