JCB Short Term Hired in Plant Insurance
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Welcome to the new and improved JCB online short term hired in plant insurance underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance. Not only is the system now optimised for use on both PC's and hand held devices, but now has available optional extensions such as Road Risks cover for road registered items.
By simply answering a few questions you can obtain an online quote; and in less than 5 minutes you can purchase your short term hired in plant insurance today.
Please note that this is an online only product. There are numerous Help buttons to aid you through the process.
If you need to leave the computer, or if you need more time to think about your insurance purchase, please click "Save" and your quote will be stored in our system. You will then be able to create a password which will enable you to return within 30 days to sign in and continue through the application for your short term hired in plant insurance. You will also be able to amend any of the details should that be necessary.
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PLEASE NOTE. On purchasing this insurance, you will be entering into a legally binding insurance contract, so it is essential that all the details you enter are correct as any incorrect or incomplete information could invalidate the insurance leaving you without cover in the event of a claim.
Please answer the following question to start your insurance application:
Have you read and understood the above information with regards to the accuracy of the information you will be entering and that cover only extends to include items of contractors plant?
What is the cost?
Premiums start from £71.75, the exact cost depends on the length of hire, the hire charges and the type of equipment being hired.
What if I don't know the exact details of the equipment being hired?
If you do not know precise details then: in the make field select unknown from the drop down list; in the serial/registration number field type TBC (To Be Confirmed); in the type of machine/tool field type a generic description such as 3 ton dumper.
What if I need to extend the period of cover?
If the cover has not expired and the extension does not take the total number of days beyond 30 and there is no increase in the hire charges, then we can extend cover. If however, your cover has expired, the hire fees are increased or the extension takes the period over 30 days then a new policy will need to be arranged.
How many items can be insured?
Up to four items can be insured with the maximum total sum insured of £100,000.
How quickly will I obtain my documents?
A link to the documents is provided with confirmation of payment. Also, approx. 5 minutes after payment, documents are sent to the email address provided.
Where can I obtain a policy document or summary of the cover provided?
Please click here to download a copy of the policy.
Please click here to download a copy of the summary of cover.
What can be insured?
Any item of contractors` plant being hired in. It doesn`t have to be an excavator, it doesn`t have to be a JCB. It can be non-self propelled such as a generator or a site hut.
Is cover only available for businesses?
No, cover can be arranged by private individuals as well as businesses. We would however recommend that cover be taken out in the same name as the hire agreement.
Is cover only available online?
To keep premiums down the product was developed as an online offering, but is operational 24 hours a day on tablet, PC or Smart phone. Unfortunately cover cannot be arranged over the phone with a member of staff.
What if I need more than 30 days cover?
An annual Hired in Plant policy may be more appropriate. Prices start from £547.50. Click here if you would like an annual hired in plant quotation.
What if the value of the hired equipment exceeds £100,000?
An annual Hired in Plant policy may be more appropriate. Prices start from £547.50. Click here if you would like an annual hired in plant quotation.
Would I be insured if the equipment was used overseas?
The territorial limits of the policy are the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
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