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Drillers Insurance

Working under contract as a driller can be both rewarding and challenging. So be sure your business investment is protected by choosing the right drilling insurance – Australia wide!

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Specialist Drilling Rig Insurance From Experts Insuregroup

Comprehensive Cover

Comprehensive insurance cover designed to protect your drilling rigs, support trucks and vehicles, tools and equipment.

Expert Advice

Insuregroup is a specialist insurance supplier for the heavy equipment industry with expert and specialist advice. We have processed over 5000 policies since Inception.

Quick Quotes

Delivery of fast insurance solutions to ensure you can get onto site and fulfill finance obligations.

Suite of Covers

We have a suite of covers for plant and equipment operators such as commercial and industrial machinery cover, downtime, financial loss, and public liability. At Insuregroup, we have access to over 100 national and international insurance markets – and we combine this with prompt service and expert advice. We have identified the needs of drill rig operators and we have drilling insurance that caters to these needs specifically.

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Drilling Insurance Package Includes Some of the Following Features

Comprehensive Drill Rig and Equipment Cover

Comprehensive cover on the drill rig itself including accidental damage to the truck that may be the result of fire, theft, water damage, or on road accident, with additional features to cover other vehicles on the road.

General Liability Insurance

General liability insurance to cover injury or property damage – to other businesses or the general public– that was a result of your business operations.

Our Process

The Insuregroup Insurance Process – Insurance Solutions on Demand.

We’ve streamlined our process to make arranging insurance fast and straightforward. Simply complete our online quote form with a few details and we’ll compare options from our network of insurers. Most quotes are turned around within 24 hours.

Submit a Quote Request, Online or by Phone

Start by submitting a quote request through our online form or by calling our team. Provide your business and driller equipment details, and we’ll begin sourcing the most suitable drillers insurance options for you.

We Source Competitive Quotes

We search a wide network of reputable insurers to find the most competitive and relevant policies for your drillers, operators and equipment – typically within 24 hours.

Receive a Clear, Detailed Quote Summary

We present the available options in a clear, easy-to-understand email summary, outlining coverage, pricing and key inclusions tailored to your needs.

Finalise and Get Covered

Once you’re satisfied with the recommended policy, simply accept the quote. We’ll handle the paperwork and activate your cover quickly – often on the same day.

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Questions We Get Asked

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the process take?

We believe in providing our customers with excellent customer service and we strive to respond to your needs within 24-hours.

Can you produce certificates of insurance immediately?

Yes, we can provide electronic certificates of insurance for you in a prompt and timely manner. We do require payment prior to issuing the certificates, however.

Does Insuregroup shop around extensively?

Insuregroup has access to an advanced online database with over 100 insurance markets available to us both nationally and internationally. We regularly research the markets on our system to ensure that we are quoting the most cost effective and cover competitive drilling insurance and drill rig insurance available. We understand that your needs are unique and we will deliver an insurance product that is tailored to suit you.

What if I need to know more about insurance covers?

Choosing an insurance policy is quite a significant investment – it is important to feel informed and involved in the process and our team recognises that you might want clarification on a few points before committing to anything. If you feel you would like to learn more, we invite you to call us on 1300 983 940 so our friendly team can answer any queries you may have. View our latest guides on insurance, regulatory considerations and managing risk.

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