Errection All Risk Insurance
Erection All Risks (EAR) policy is designed to cover Plant and Machinery under erection. Interest of Suppliers/Manufacturers, Contractors, Subcontractors can be recorded in the policy.
This policy covers risks associated with storage, assembly/erection and testing of Plant and Machinery. EAR insurance provides comprehensive cover. All perils are covered unless specifically excluded. Cover incepts from the time of unloading of the first consignment at the project site and terminates on completion of testing or handing over of the project to the Principal, or the period chosen, whichever is earlier.
Significant exclusions:
- This Policy does not cover loss or damage due to faulty design, defective material, bad workmanship, consequential loss, inventory loss, normal wear and tear etc. Policy is subject to deductible excess as stipulated in the tariff.
Sum Insured:
- Sum to be insured is the completely erected value of the plant and machinery inclusive of freight, custom duty and cost of erection.
Premium:
- Premium depends on type, value, and duration of the project and the period of testing.
Extensions:
Policy can be extended on payment of additional premium to cover
- Escalation
- Maintenance
- Clearance and Removal of Debris
- Damage to Owner’s Surrounding Property
- Third Party Liability
- Additional Customs Duty
- Express Freight
- Holiday and Overtime rates and Wages
It is possible to integrate transit insurance (inland/overseas) on project materials with EAR policy and opt for a combined Marine-cum-Erection policy.
