Earthmoving and Excavation Insurance

Simple, reliable insurance for earthmoving and excavating businesses

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There are a number of forms of cover which may be applicable if you work as an earthmover and excavator and Contractor Cover can help you choose the best insurance package to suit your business needs.

  • Excellent coverage for you and your employees
  • Australia wide insurance cover
  • Get all your business insurance policies our Australian first – Contractor Insurance Pack
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Public Liability Insurance for Earthmovers and Excavators

There is a high risk of damage being caused during your earthmoving and excavating work due to heavy machinery being used and risk of damaging surrounding property. To cover yourself for damage or injury caused while carrying out your work, it’s important to have Public Liability Insurance in place.

General Property Cover

Earthmovers and excavators use heavy duty expensive equipment in their day to work and this needs to be protected through General Property Cover. General Property Cover means that your equipment and tools are covered if they’re lost or stolen.

Earthmovers and Excavators Professional Indemnity Insurance

Negligence claims are no longer reserved for doctors and if you give advice in your work as an earthmover and excavator, you could be open to being sued. Make sure your legal costs and any damages are covered by taking out Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Personal Accident and Illness Cover for Earthmovers and Excavators

There are a lot of risks associated with your work as an earthmover and excavator, from overturning in your vehicle to landslips, and this can lead to serious injury. Personal Accident and Illness Cover means that you’ll still receive a portion of your income if you can’t work after injury or illness so you can minimise suffering financial hardship whilst your recover.

Tax Audit Cover

If you run your own earthmoving and excavating business, you should be aware that you could be hit with a tax audit at any time. To avoid being left with a huge bill after the audit has been completed, Tax Audit Cover will take care of the cost of hiring professionals such as accounts during the audit period.

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Typical insurance recommendations include:

  • Public liability insurance
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Personal accident and illness insurance
  • General property cover
  • Commercial motor vehicle insurance
  • Workers’ compensation
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Contractor Cover is the one-stop insurance shop for contractors across Australia.

We understand that contractors require targeted business insurance which offers both value for money and optimal cover. With that in mind, we’ve packaged the most common insurances the average contractor needs into a single policy. This means that you don’t need to waste your time contending with multiple policies – everything you need is included in one convenient package.

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At Contractor Cover, we’re proud to have a dedicated executive team that brings decades of experience, strategic insight, and an unwavering commitment to supporting Australian contractors. 

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