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Engineering & Project Risk SuiteSelected: Erection All Risk Policy (EAR)

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Erection All Risk Policy (EAR).

Protection structured around real-world risk.

Specialized all-risk cover for the installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning of industrial plant, machinery, electrical switchgear, turbines, and factory production lines.

Thoughtful advice. Clear options. Support through the policy journey.
Large-scale industrial machinery erection, equipment assembly and plant installationGITVISHA · RISK ADVISORY
Risk, understood.Start with what matters
Cover that fitsSubject to policy terms
CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES & EXPOSURES

Real-world risks this policy is engineered to solve.

Commercial and personal risks rarely follow idealized assumptions. These are the critical financial pitfalls, claim traps, and operational vulnerabilities that proper policy structuring actively mitigates.

High-Impact Vulnerability01

Turbine & Generator Failure During Hot Commissioning

Thermal shock, unexpected electrical surge, or lubrication failure during initial trial runs under full operating load.

Impact: Total destruction of multi-crore specialized machinery, extensive commissioning delays, and commercial production deferment.
Policy Solution: Erection All Risks (EAR) including comprehensive testing and commissioning cover separate from mechanical assembly.
High-Impact Vulnerability02

Heavy Rigging & Tandem Crane Lifting Drops

Crane sling snapping or hydraulic crane instability during tandem lifting of heavy transformers, boilers, or pressure vessels.

Impact: Irreparable damage to custom-manufactured equipment with 12+ month international replacement lead times.
Policy Solution: All-risk installation and erection cover with extended testing, handling, and offloading endorsements.
High-Impact Vulnerability03

Harmonic Resonance & Alignment Thermal Distortion

Misalignment during high-speed rotational testing causing harmonic resonance, shaft warping, and stator damage.

Impact: OEM warranty voided due to commissioning disputes, leaving contractors liable for full repair costs.
Policy Solution: Specialized electrical short-circuit, de-synchronization, and commissioning breakdown riders.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

Protection begins with the right questions.

These are discussion points, not a promise that every risk is covered. Final cover depends on policy wording and insurer acceptance.

01

Storage & Transit

Physical loss or damage to plant and equipment while in storage or transit to project site

02

Assembly & Erection

Accidental damage during mechanical lifting, fitting, and structural mounting

03

Testing & Commissioning

Critical coverage during cold/hot testing, trial runs, and initial operational load tests

04

Third-Party Liability

Protection against surrounding property damage and site injuries during installation

WHO IT MAY SUIT

Built around your real-world exposure.

The right structure starts with understanding your assets, operations, people and contractual responsibilities.

Industrial equipment manufacturers and mechanical/electrical erection contractors
Power plant, solar farm, and renewable energy facility developers
Factories installing new automated production machinery, boilers, or printing presses
EPC contractors managing electromechanical assembly and commissioning
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Details that make a difference.

Compare more than price. Review limits, deductibles, exclusions and policy conditions.

01

Separation of testing period duration from overall assembly period in the policy schedule

02

Adequacy of manufacturer warranties, OEM lifting guidelines, and technician certifications

03

Testing deductibles and electrical short-circuit or de-synchronization extensions

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, answered.

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How does EAR differ from CAR insurance?

CAR is tailored for civil construction projects (buildings, roads, bridges), whereas EAR is designed for projects dominated by electromechanical equipment, machinery installation, testing, and commissioning.

Why is the testing and commissioning period critical in EAR?

The testing phase is when machinery experiences initial operational stresses, highest thermal loads, and pressure surges. EAR provides vital protection against breakdown or explosion during this high-risk trial window.

Can EAR cover equipment imported from overseas?

Yes. EAR can be seamlessly combined with Marine Cargo insurance (Marine-cum-Erection / MCE) to provide uninterrupted transit-to-commissioning protection.

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