Lift and escalator insurance

As machines that make life easier for many people on a regular basis, lifts and escalators require a significant amount of investment to ensure they remain safe. This means reliable maintenance and repair work should be carried out, as well as routine inspections. In addition, comprehensive insurance is crucial. If you’re involved with manufacturing, installing or maintaining lifts or escalators, lift and engineer insurance from Adler Insurance Group can help.

We are experts in providing specialist cover for a broad range of market sectors and we work closely with clients to ensure that the policies we provide match their requirements. With our help, you can rest assured that you have the right escalator and lift insurance for your situation.

What does escalator and lift insurance cover?

If you’re seeking lift engineer insurance or cover for those working on escalators, it’s essential that you find a policy that fulfils your specific requirements, protecting you and your business.

Here at Adler Insurance Group, we can provide lift and escalator combined liability insurance policies that offer employer’s liability, public liability and products liability as standard.

In addition, the cover can also include contractors all risks cover, motor fleet insurance, comprehensive professional indemnity insurance, directors and officers insurance, legal expenses cover and buildings, contents and machinery.

Our lift and escalator insurance policies can be paid for via monthly instalments (subject to status), helping you to avoid the high outlay of a one-off yearly payment. Our competitive rates ensure that you get the best value for money and members of the Lift and Escalators Industry Association (LEIA) may qualify for a discount.

Inspection and insurance

As part of the European Safety Directive, it is legally required for lifts to be inspected every six months - no matter if the machine is located in a block of flats or commercial premises.

This rule includes passenger lifts, as well as hoists and winches fixed to the roof of the building (such as those used for window cleaning). Escalators must also be checked twice a year according to British safety codes.

Lift inspection insurance is a vital investment for anyone who owns or manages a building in which one of these machines is located.

During the inspection, engineers will carry out a safety check ensuring that the machine is functioning properly and that all mechanisms are in good condition. They will also make sure that the lift or escalator conforms to all current legal requirements.

Those responsible for lifts should maintain all records and certificates provided by inspectors.

Get protection from Adler Insurance Group

As specialists in the insurance industry, we have been helping clients find the right policy for their needs since 1981. As well as our lift insurance and escalator engineer insurance, we offer business insurance policies that provide protection to UK companies in sectors including industrial, property, construction and professional.

Whatever type of insurance you require, contact us today. One of our specialists will discuss your situation and provide expert advice. You can also request a free quote.

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