There are different types of insurances mostly need are based on the industrial/commercial requirements under Engineering insurance. They are described briefly under each category.
Industrial All Risk (IAR) Policy
(a) Material Damage: Accidental physical loss, destruction or damage.
(b) Business Interruption: Loss of gross profit due to business interruption by Material Damage.
(c) Machinery Loss of Profit is Optional (MLOP)
Erection All Risk (EAR) Policy
Material damage to Hardware is covered under the basic policy. However, the policy also covers inbuilt systems without any separate breakup of Sum Insured.
Contractors All Risk (CAR) Policy
Ordinarily a civil engineering contractor tenders for a job on the basis of design specifications provided by the principal or soil conditions, weather conditions etc. Contractor is required to construct the civil engineering structure on the basis of drawings and specifications for materials prescribed by the architect or structural engineers. His responsibility is restricted to construct as per the specifications and designs of the architect and / or designer.
Machinery Breakdown Policy
Cover is granted during the time machine is in operation or rest or in process of dismantling and overhaul.
Damage due to fault material, human error / lack of skill in operation by workers / operators, faulty construction, carelessness, overheating of parts, entry of foreign body, short circuits, faults in erection failure of operation of safety devices, wear & tear.
Electronic Equipments Policy
Material damage to Hardware is covered under the basic policy. However, the policy also covers inbuilt system software without any separate breakup of Sum Insured.