Commercial Plant & Equipment Insurance For Aussie Businesses
Commercial plant and equipment insurance addresses risks to machinery used in construction, manufacturing and other industries. Theft, accidental damage and breakdown can disrupt work, making cover for owned or hired equipment an important consideration.
Explore our equipment insurance articles, guides and news - or connect with a participating plant and equipment insurance broker from our Australia-wide referral partner network who can discuss your needs, and compare rates and options.
Plant and Equipment Insurance
Accidental Damage
Machinery Theft Risks
Machinery Breakdown Cover Options
Hired Plant Insurance
Mobile Plant Insurance
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At Insurance Online, we refer you to a participating insurance broker who can help you compare plant and equipment insurance quotes from Australian insurers available to them. Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, or logistics, find options to help protect your machinery, tools, and heavy equipment. Comparisons are limited to options available through the participating broker and may not represent all options in the market.
What's Covered?
Cover varies by policy and may include the following, subject to terms, limits and exclusions. Some cover may need to be added separately.
Accidental Damage: Covers unexpected damage to your plant or equipment on-site or in transit.
Theft and Vandalism: Protects against loss or theft of your valuable machinery.
Machinery Breakdown: Options to cover mechanical or electrical breakdowns.
Hired Plant Equipment: Options to include cover for leased or hired equipment.
Why Choose Us?
Access to plant insurance quotes from multiple insurers through a participating broker
Flexible cover options for a range of equipment and machinery
Access to pricing through a participating broker, who can discuss cover for your industry and requirements
Don't let equipment downtime cost you valuable business. Secure plant and machinery insurance to help protect your business assets against insured events. Request a referral now through Insurance Online to compare available policies with a participating broker.
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A new Insurance Brokers Code of Practice has been launched by the National Insurance Brokers Association, putting clearer disclosure, renewal contact and client support standards on the agenda for Australian businesses that use brokers to arrange cover. The 2027 Code takes effect on 1 January 2027 and is designed to set out, in plainer language, what clients should be able to expect from subscribing insurance brokers. - read more
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s latest annual review has put income protection insurance back in focus, with the product again attracting the highest number of life insurance complaints in 2025-26. The figures are a useful reminder that the real value of cover is tested not at purchase, but when illness or injury interrupts a person’s capacity to earn. - read more
A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority determination involving a flooded farmhouse has put claims handling back under the microscope for rural policyholders, after the insurer was ordered to pay almost $432,000 across building repairs, additional temporary accommodation, professional costs and compensation for non-financial loss. The decision, dated 27 August 2026 and reported by Insurance News on 15 October 2026, is a useful reminder that the practical aftermath of a farm flood can extend well beyond the first clean-up. - read more
A recent Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision involving a vandalised Hino truck is a useful reminder that disclosure disputes in commercial motor insurance turn on evidence, not assumptions. Reported by insuranceNEWS.com.au on 15 October 2026, the matter ended with Suncorp being ordered to reinstate the policy and reassess the claim after AFCA found the insurer had not proved that undisclosed driving history would have justified refusing the risk. - read more
Australia's construction sector remains under pressure, with recent insolvency figures continuing to show building and construction as one of the most exposed parts of the economy. Higher material costs, tight margins, labour shortages, delayed payments and fixed-price contract stress have all contributed to a tougher operating environment for builders, subcontractors and project owners. - read more
Hiring plant or equipment can help Australian contractors stay flexible, but insurance responsibilities are not always straightforward. This guide explains how dry hire, wet hire, hired-in plant cover, damage waivers and hire agreement terms can affect who is responsible for loss, damage, theft, liability and downtime. - read more
When it comes to running a business, insurance is one of those things that often gets overlooked. However, understanding the different types of insurance is crucial for protecting your business assets and ensuring your peace of mind. Among the many options available, plant and equipment insurance is vital for businesses that rely on machinery and various tools. - read more
Machinery breakdown insurance can help commercial plant and equipment owners manage the cost of sudden mechanical or electrical failure, but it is not the same as cover for theft, accidental damage or wear and tear. - read more
Mobile plant can face different insurance and regulatory issues when it is transported between worksites or operated on or near public roads. Businesses should understand how plant insurance, transit cover, registration, CTP and liability policies may interact. - read more
In the bustling world of business, safeguarding your assets is crucial. This is especially true for industries reliant on machinery and equipment. One essential type of coverage for such businesses is plant and equipment insurance. It provides financial protection against risks associated with the loss or damage of your essential tools. - read more
Knowledgebase
Policyholder: The individual or entity who owns the insurance policy.
