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Plant & Equipment Insurance

Protect Your Machinery, Secure Your Success

In industries where heavy-duty machinery powers progress, a broken excavator or a toppled crane can bring everything to a standstill. Safeguard your plant and equipment to keep your business moving forward.

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Why Plant & Equipment Insurance Matters

Operating heavy machinery comes with inherent risks. Plant & Equipment Insurance offers tailored protection to keep your operations running smoothly.

Comprehensive Damage Protection

Covers repair or replacement costs for equipment damaged by unforeseen events, minimising downtime.

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Third-Party Liability Protection

Protects against legal liabilities arising from damage your equipment may cause to third-party property or individuals.

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Hired-in Equipment Protection

Extends protection to equipment you’ve hired, ensuring all machinery under your control is insured.

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Transit Coverage

Safeguards your machinery during transportation between job sites, reducing risks associated with movement.

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Our Process

Our streamlined process ensures tailored coverage, competitive terms, and ongoing support for your insurance needs.

Assessing Your Needs

Uncover specific risks and tailor solutions to fit your business and budget.

Conduct a detailed risk assessment to identify specific coverage requirements, budget constraints, and unique risks. Develop a customised insurance solution tailored to your business.

Assessing Your Needs

Uncover specific risks and tailor solutions to fit your business and budget.

Conduct a detailed risk assessment to identify specific coverage requirements, budget constraints, and unique risks. Develop a customised insurance solution tailored to your business.

Insurer Selection & Market Research

Leverage industry insights and relationships to identify the best insurers for your risk profile.

Research the insurance market to identify suitable providers. Compare coverage options, terms, and pricing. Negotiate with insurers to secure the best terms and policies.

Policy Recommendation

Understanding your options with clarity and confidence.

Present a range of policy options and provide clear explanations of their coverage and implications. Assist you in selecting the best policy to meet your specific needs.

Policy Submission & Confirmation

A seamless application and underwriting process.

Submit the selected policy application and coordinate with the insurer during underwriting. Review the final policy documents and ensure all details are accurate before providing you with the confirmed coverage.

Ongoing Support & Adjustments

Proactive policy reviews and claims assistance moving forward.

Provide continuous assistance with claims, policy reviews, and adjustments as your business evolves. Ensure your coverage remains aligned with changing risks and project needs for long-term protection and peace of mind.

Expertise That Works

Strong Protection for Heavy-Duty Risk

When it comes to protecting the core of your business—your heavy-duty machinery—you need more than generic coverage. At Knightcorp, we’re focused on the nuances of plant and equipment insurance, leveraging industry insight and hands-on expertise to keep your operation secure and profitable.

  • Risk Assessment Insight: We investigate site-specific risks, crafting policies that anticipate potential disasters before they hit.
  • Claims Expertise On Demand: When breakdowns or theft occur, our service team acts fast, fighting for swift and equitable settlements so you can get back to business.
  • Compliance Knowledge: Our team ensures your coverage aligns with Australian industry standards and regulatory requirements, no guesswork involved.

Leadership

Meet Matt

 Matt Thomson specialises in plant and equipment insurance, offering 20 years of experience in protecting critical business assets. From heavy machinery to specialised equipment, Matt delivers tailored solutions to mitigate risks like damage, breakdowns, and theft. His expertise in Australian and London markets, including Lloyd’s of London, ensures clients receive comprehensive coverage for seamless operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Demystifying Insurance

  1. Coverage typically includes a wide range of machinery such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy-duty equipment used across various industries.

  2. Yes, transit coverage is regularly included, protecting your machinery during transportation between locations.

  3. Yes, Plant & Equipment Insurance may include protection against legal liabilities if your equipment causes damage to third-party property or injuries to individuals.

  4. Policies exclude wear and tear but may cover mechanical breakdowns caused by unforeseen events. Check your policy for specifics or look at coverage extensions from specialist insurers.

  5. Plant & Equipment Insurance can be designed to cover older equipment, but the coverage terms and premiums may vary depending on the age and condition of your equipment.