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Plant and machinery owner: who writes it?

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For: Plant and machinery owner

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What underwriters will focus on

Plant and machinery owner seeking cover for owned equipment. Underwriters will focus on whether machinery is static or mobile, hired out or operated directly, alongside values, theft controls and any breakdown requirement.

Where to start

  1. Victor InsuranceSpecialist MGA listing Plant alongside EL and PL, making it a strong starting point for equipment and associated liabilities.
  2. Original UnderwritingSpecialist MGA with Plant, CAR, EL and PL listed; a close match where equipment ownership accompanies contracting operations.
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Victor InsuranceMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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AXA Insurance UK; MSIG Europe; AXIS (Lloyd's Syndicate 1686); HSB Engineering Insurance (varies by product) Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal) · Victor for Brokers Source

Appetite
Specialist MGA listing Plant alongside EL and PL, making it a strong starting point for equipment and associated liabilities.
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Check plant types, maximum item values, theft protections and any hiring-out restrictions.

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Original UnderwritingMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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QBE (UK entity not specified) Source

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Appetite
Specialist MGA with Plant, CAR, EL and PL listed; a close match where equipment ownership accompanies contracting operations.
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Check standalone owned-plant availability, transit cover and hired-out equipment terms.

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UK markets that write plant and machinery owner risks

We found 120 UK markets that write plant and machinery owner risks: 32 insurers, 85 MGAs and 3 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Victor Insurance, Original Underwriting.

Top 10 markets for plant and machinery owner risks

  1. Victor Insurance (MGA)
  2. Original Underwriting (MGA)
  3. Artes Specialty (MGA)
  4. HSB (Insurer)
  5. Imperial Underwriting (MGA)
  6. RSA (Insurer)
  7. QBE (Insurer)
  8. Travelers (Insurer)
  9. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (Insurer)
  10. HDI Global (Insurer)

Placing notes

Theft is the dominant loss, so immobilisers, trackers, CESAR marking and overnight storage are closely examined. Item values and age, hiring out to others and any road use also shape the terms.

Also known as

owned plant, contractors' plant, construction equipment owner, yellow plant

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