Plant Hire Insurance for “hired in” plant equipment
As the “hirer” you are responsible for the equipment from delivery until returned or collected. The financial risk if, for example, a 1.5 tonne mini digger were stolen, would be anything up to £17,000, and a 3 tonne mini digger £32,000. Any on-site damage to the equipment, which is also the responsibility of the “hirer”, can be considerable.
Many “hirers” presume their liability policy or in the case of private hirers, their buildings and contents policy will cover “hired in” equipment that is stolen or damaged; they will not! Unless the hirer has “Hired in Plant Insurance” stated on their policy, they are not covered for any loss or damage.
As members of the HAE (Hire Association Europe), Central Plant Hire is able to offer HireSecure Loss and Damage Waiver to cover our equipment whilst on hire. For a small percentage of the net hire charges (15% + VAT) this waiver covers you against loss or damage from the moment you take possession of the equipment to the moment it is returned or collected by our transport. (Some restrictions apply, please ask for full details or click on the link below).