Manufacturing and Engineering Insurance
We offer tailorable manufacturing and engineering insurance policies which are designed to cater for all the complexities that come with these professions.

Why choose Howden for Manufacturing and Engineering Insurance?
Howden is the new name for A-Plan. As a broker which specialises in business and property insurance, we pride ourselves on doing the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. Thanks to the great relationships we have with our selected panel of standard and specialist insurers, we make the process of comparing various manufacturing and engineering insurance policies, on your behalf, simple and straightforward. What’s not to like?
We at Howden recognise that each property policy needs to be as individual as its owner and their work life, and that’s why we provide a tailored, personalised service, focused on getting to know you and finding out exactly what you want from your insurance cover.
Whether you need to make a claim, purchase a new policy, or renew an existing one, just know that we’re here to help.
Benefits of working with Howden:
- You can trust us – we’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
- We’re driven to save you time, money, and hassle.
- Benefit from a tailored service that comparison sites can’t provide.
- Speak with your local branch, within your community.
- We’re right by your side in the event of a claim.
Manufacturing and Engineering Insurance with Howden
The manufacturing and engineering sectors have very specific needs when it comes to getting the right insurance protection. The infrastructure on your premises and your machinery are vital to your business, and whether it’s a scheduled inspection or breakdown cover for vital machinery, we can provide insurance solutions to help maintain day-to-day workflow so you can get back to work as quickly as possible after an incident.
We can also supply on-site risk management, deployed by our own risk management team, to help reduce the chance of a claim occurring and also attempt to lessen the impact of a loss if one does happen.
We work with insurers to provide a range of engineering solutions, including:
- Inspection
- Breakdown
- Movement
- Damage to surrounding property
- Business interruption
The Howden team also has experience working with a range of different businesses in the manufacturing sector:
- Automotive parts
- Chemicals
- Clothing
- Footwear
- Furniture
- Injection moulders
- Pharmaceuticals
All in all, the experience we’ve gained from working with many manufacturers and engineers over the years puts us in a great position to truly understand the important factors needed to create comprehensive insurance solutions. To find out more about what we can do to help, get in touch, because we’d be happy to learn more about your specific manufacturing or engineering needs.
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