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What is hired in plant insurance? 

Hired In Plant Insurance is a special type of business insurance that protects your large plant and machinery rentals if they get accidentally damaged, lost or stolen. 

It also protects you from continuing hire charges. For example, if you rent a digger and it gets stolen overnight, the hire company will charge you the daily rental cost until it’s paid back in full. Get peace of mind and avoid the financial burden of stolen or damaged rentals. 

This policy excludes coverage for internal mechanical or electrical failures, damage resulting from misuse or overloading, and theft occurring due to a lack of reasonable security precautions.

What does hired in plant insurance cover?

Hired In Plant Insurance protects your machinery and equipment rentals so your business can keep moving, even if the unexpected happens. At Tide, our policy covers you for:

Equipment liability

Costs of lost, damaged, or destroyed hired-in gear.

Ongoing hire charges

Rental fees you still owe while equipment is being repaired.

Flexible theft protection

Rentals stolen from the job site or secure off-site storage.

Recovery costs

Professional expenses to retrieve immobilised or stuck machinery.

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Get Hired In Plant Insurance in just a few steps

Business insurance with Tide is easy.

  1. Download the Tide app

  2. Tell us about your business and verify your identity

  3. Your business account is approved and ready to go

  4. Get a quote and purchase a policy via the app*

Get everything you need from your free business bank account

With over 1.5 million freelancers, contractors, and scaling businesses trusting in Tide worldwide, we’re committed to building you the best business bank account to help you set up your business smoothly. 

Payment Links

Generate and send Payment Links for quick online card transactions.

Invoicing

Create, track, and send branded invoices straight from the Tide app to get paid faster. 

Tap to Pay on iPhone

Accept contactless payments securely on your smartphone - no additional hardware needed.

Apple/ Google Pay

Set up a digital wallet to make every payment effortless.

International payments

Access your IBAN number in the app to send and receive international payments in a few taps.

Virtual Cards

Pay for your online subscriptions and ad expenses with our Virtual Cards.

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Benefits of Tide business insurance

Protect your business quickly and easily – with no unnecessary questions or fuss.

Flexible

Get a quote in minutes via the app, pay monthly and cancel your annual policy at any time.

Seamless payments

Get monthly reminders when your payments are debited from your Tide business account, no manual setup needed.

One-stop shop

Manage your policies and documents in one place and get member support via the app. Enjoy a growing range of insurance options that scale with your business.

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What do I need to get a quote for hired in plant insurance?

Getting a business insurance quote at Tide is simple – you just need some basic information about your business to get started.

Business details like name, address and type

Size of your team

Annual revenue

Your business’s financial background

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Explore more business insurance policies

Whatever your industry, we’ve got you covered. Discover our full suite of business insurance options and get a quote in minutes. For more details, check out our policy documents.

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What members say about Tide

Charlotte Davitt-Mills
Shotley Vineyard

"Tide works in harmony with your business. It's really user friendly and it's there alongside you kind of every step of the way, helping you grow your business."

Matt Herd
Beaucroft Watches

"Everything became digital, and Tide just made it so easy. Everything was easy to set up. We didn't need tremendous amounts of paperwork or history to set up an account."

Aaron Mo
Ong Ong Buns

"With the help of Tide and their team of business finance experts, I was able to navigate the complexities of business finance, and secure the necessary funds to grow my business."

Ismail Uddin
NYAS Studio

"We were just in Portugal last week where we were having to make some payments and pay invoices, and I was just doing it from my phone on the beach...that was good."

Questions about hired in plant insurance?

Find answers to all our most frequently asked questions in our Help Centre. For more information on our insurance covers, go to our policy documents page.

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Tide is built by business owners for business owners. That’s why we’re trusted by over 1.5 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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