Expert Guides & Insurance Insights

Crane operations are some of the most high-risk activities on a construction site. A single incident can lead to serious injury, project delays, and six-figure insurance claims. Whether you’re operating mobile cranes, tower cranes, or hiring under CPA terms, understanding the top risks, and how to mitigate them is essential.

Hiring a crane for a lifting job might seem straightforward but when something goes wrong, who’s responsible? If you’re hiring cranes under CPA or similar terms, assuming the crane hire company insures everything could be a costly mistake.

Crane operations come with high risk and high value, so getting the right insurance matters. But not all cranes are covered the same way. If you operate mobile cranes or tower cranes, you’ll need tailored policies that reflect their different usage, transport, and liability exposures.

Using cherry pickers or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), comes with strict safety and legal responsibilities. Whether you’re operating on a private site or driving on public roads, non-compliance can lead to serious accidents, legal claims, or invalid insurance.

Running cherry pickers for your business can be expensive and insurance is a necessary but sometimes overlooked cost.

Whether you own a single MEWP or manage a fleet of access platforms, Cherry Picker Insurance is essential to protect your business from the high risks associated with working at height.

Whether you operate a single excavator or manage a fleet of machines across multiple sites, Plant & Machinery Insurance is vital for protecting your business. But do you know what kinds of claims are most common, and how to prevent them?

Whether you’re operating a mini excavator on a private site or managing a fleet of heavy construction vehicles across the UK, understanding your insurance obligations is essential.

Whether you’re operating a mini excavator on a private site or managing a fleet of heavy construction vehicles across the UK, understanding your insurance obligations is essential.