The extreme
temperatures and intense stresses in boiler and pressure plants demand the
highest level of expertise and care. It's an environment where even the
smallest mistake can result in equipment failure and significant replacement
costs. HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company's Boiler and Pressure Plant Insurance
helps cover any damage to your expensive plant and also minimises downtime
loss for your organization.
Scope of Cover:
The Boiler
and Pressure Plant policy covers boilers of various kinds, pressure plants
and vessels under pressure, including fired and unfired, against loss
and/or damage due to explosion or collapse.
Main Exclusions:
The policy
does not cover loss or damage in respect of:
Fire and
allied perils.
War and
nuclear perils.
Failure of
individual tubes, unless such defects result in an explosion or collapse.
Willful
neglect and misconduct.
Consequential
loss.
Loss for which
the manufacturer or supplier or repairer is held responsible.
Gradual wear
and tear.
Chemical
reaction.
Overload
experiments.
Sum Insured:
The Sum Insured under this policy should represent the present-day replacement
value, so as to avoid under-insurance.
Additional covers:
Damage to the
owner's existing surrounding property.
Damage to
third party property and/or personal injury.
Express
freight (excluding airfreight), overtime and holiday rates of wages.
Airfreight.
Additional
customs duty.
Escalation.
Premium:
This depends on the type of boiler, type of fuel used and the age of the
equipment. The boiler should be certified by the boiler inspectorate,
otherwise a 50% loading is applicable.
Excess:
This policy is not subject to any excess except for certain
additional covers such as airfreight, additional customs duty & third party
liability.