Event & Party Plant Hire Insurance

Specialist insurance for event, party & temporary equipment hire businesses across the UK

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We compare quotes from leading event & plant hire insurers

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

Insurance Built for Event & Party Plant Hire Businesses

Event and party plant hire businesses operate in a fast-moving, high-risk environment. Equipment is frequently transported, installed temporarily, used by third parties, and exposed to crowds, weather, and tight event schedules.

Whether you hire out staging, lighting, sound systems, marquees, temporary power, barriers, generators, heating, flooring, or specialist event plant, you need insurance that reflects the real-world risks of live events.

Insure24 provides Event & Party Plant Hire Insurance designed specifically for UK businesses supplying equipment to weddings, festivals, corporate events, exhibitions, private parties and public gatherings.

What Event & Party Plant Hire Insurance Covers


  • Owned event & party equipment
  • Hired-out equipment at venues or sites
  • Temporary installations and setups
  • Accidental damage during events
  • Theft from venues, vehicles or sites
  • Public & products liability
  • Employers’ liability (legal requirement)
  • Transit cover between locations
  • Business interruption following loss
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Who Needs Event & Party Plant Hire Insurance?

This insurance is designed for businesses involved in the hire, delivery, installation or removal of equipment used at events and temporary venues.

  • Event equipment hire companies
  • Party & wedding hire businesses
  • Marquee & temporary structure hire
  • Stage, lighting & sound hire companies
  • Temporary power & generator hire
  • Barrier, fencing & crowd control hire

Key Risks in Event & Party Equipment Hire

  • Damage caused by guests or attendees
  • Weather damage to outdoor equipment
  • Theft during setup or breakdown
  • Trip hazards and public injury claims
  • Incorrect installation allegations
  • Loss of income if equipment is unusable

Why Choose Insure24

  • Specialists in hire & event risk insurance
  • Policies aligned with real event operations
  • Flexible cover for short-term & seasonal hire
  • High limits for public liability at events
  • Fast quotes and UK-based claims support
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+-What is event and party plant hire insurance?

Event and party plant hire insurance protects businesses that hire out equipment for events against theft, damage, liability claims and financial loss while equipment is on hire, in transit or installed at a venue.

+-Is equipment covered while at an event venue?

Yes. Cover can apply while equipment is installed and in use at an event, subject to policy conditions, supervision requirements and agreed hire terms.

+-Do I need public liability insurance for events?

Yes. Public liability insurance is essential for event hire businesses as it protects against injury or property damage claims involving guests, venues or third parties.

+-Does the policy cover outdoor events and festivals?

Cover can include outdoor events, festivals and temporary structures, with weather exposure, crowd size and installation methods taken into account by insurers.

+-How much does event & party plant hire insurance cost?

Premiums depend on the value of equipment, hire turnover, claims history, event risk profile and level of cover required. Insure24 compares specialist insurers to secure competitive pricing.

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