What does 2025 hold for construction plant owners and users?  From the rising number of plant thefts to what will happen to plant insurance costs, in this article I’ll look at what’s likely to happen in the plant sector this year.  Plant insurance expert Andy Price looks ahead to an exciting year for the sector.

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Plant and Hired-In Plant Insurance Guide

Demand for plant insurance has never been greater.  Whether it’s people wanting hired-in plant insurance for specific jobs or businesses needing owned plant insurance, the market’s booming.  The risks associated with construction plant are also rising.  Plant thefts are at record levels and risks from flooding and damage are high.  This makes getting the right plant insurance cover even more important.  Getting the right plant insurance and hired-in plant insurance can be a complicated business though and questions abound: 

• Do I need owned or hired-in plant insurance? 
• Is it better to get regular temporary policies or go for annual cover? 
• What types of vehicles be covered by plant or special types insurance? 
• What’s the difference between plant and hired-in plant insurance? 
• How much does hired-in plant insurance cost? 
• How can I get cheaper plant insurance or contractors’ plant insurance?

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