My Account
We compare quotes from leading insurers
INSURANCE FOR STORAGE EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
-
FORKLIFTS & LIFT TRUCKS
-
RACKING & STORAGE SYSTEMS
-
CONVEYORS & AUTOMATION
-
REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
Why Equipment & Machinery Insurance Matters
Storage facilities rely on specialist machinery to operate efficiently. Damage, breakdown or theft of forklifts, conveyors or automated systems can cause major disruption. Equipment & Machinery Insurance protects the assets that keep your warehouse moving.
What Equipment & Machinery Insurance Covers
- Forklifts, pallet trucks and lift equipment
- Conveyor belts and automated handling systems
- Warehouse racking and storage machinery
- Accidental damage and sudden breakdown
- Repair or replacement costs
Who Needs Equipment & Machinery Insurance?
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Logistics and fulfilment operations
- Cold storage and specialist storage facilities
- High-volume handling operations
- Facilities reliant on automated systems
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+-What equipment is covered under this insurance?
It can cover forklifts, racking systems, conveyors, pallet handling equipment
and other warehouse machinery.
+-Does this cover machinery breakdown?
Yes. Sudden and unforeseen mechanical or electrical breakdown can be included,
subject to policy terms.
+-Is theft and accidental damage covered?
Yes. Policies can include cover for theft and accidental damage to insured equipment.
+-Can equipment be insured on or off site?
Cover can apply while equipment is on-site and, in some cases, while temporarily off-site.
+-Is equipment & machinery insurance compulsory?
It is not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended for any storage facility
reliant on specialist machinery.
Related Covers
Equipment and machinery cover should be reviewed alongside employers’ liability, warehouse operations, fire/flood risk and business interruption pages.