Contract works (Machinery)

This policy offers ‘All Risks’ protection for plant and machinery installation usually referred to as ‘contract works’. Cover can include owned and hired-in contractors’ plant and employees’ personal tools and effects.

Significant features and benefits:

• ‘All Risks’ cover for contract works on-site up to handover and 14 days thereafter where required by contract.


• Transit to or from the contract site (other than by sea or air).


• Up to 12 months restricted cover following handover during the maintenance or defects liability period where required by contract.


• ‘Free issue materials’ for which the Insured is contractually responsible.


• Contract works stored away from contract site.


• Indemnity to principal where required by contract conditions.


• Expediting expenses.


• Debris removal.


• Professional fees.


• The cost of clerical labour and materials for redrawing plans.


• Cover for breakdown of new machinery during and up to 28 days commissioning.


• Cost of clerical labour and materials for redrawing plans.


• Completion of a proposal form is not required.

Optional covers available:

• Owned contractors’ plant at any location in the UK.


• Insured legal liability under hiring conditions for hired-in plant.


• Employees’ personal tools and effects whilst on contract site.

Please contact your broker for further information

Policy Documentation

• Contract Works Machinery Policy Summary


• Contract Works Machinery Policy