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Plant and machinery owners and operators are exposed to the potential loss of expensive plant, machinery and equipment to fire, theft, malicious and accidental damage.

This means finding suitable plant and equipment insurance at competitive prices with broad cover is a priority to any business, from small to large scale operations. Lockton understands that your ability to stay operational and continue working following an incident is paramount.

Our brokers are leaders in bespoke wording design and competitive pricing to ensure business interruption and repair or replacement are expedited with minimal operational delay and financial impact.

As the broker of choice for many of Australia’s leading mining operators and contractors, we have the expertise and reach to deliver on your requirements.

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The core contractor plant and machinery cover we specialise in are:

  • Damage to machines

  • Increased cost of working

  • Loss of income

  • Machinery breakdown

  • Registered machine liability

  • Third party liability - registered road vehicles

  • Above and underground exposures

  • Australian and international placement specialists

Key Contacts

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Stephen Kerridge

National Manager, Resources
stephen.kerridge@lockton.com
+61 448 219 630

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Dan Agostino

National Manager, Mining
dan.agostino@lockton.com
+61 499 976 671

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Australia drives forward with its mission to be a leader in cyber-security, with Cyber-security and Privacy Legislative change.
The Australian government has passed into law the first part of a landmark cyber-security legislation “package” to provide additional protections for Australia’s cyber environment, and critical infrastructure. The legislation, spearheaded by Cyber Security Minister
Tony Burke, marks a significant step in addressing Australia’s vulnerabilities to online attacks. In addition to the introduction of a new Cyber Security Bill 2024, the package will also progress and implement reforms under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).
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