This photo shows a woman working on equipment and represents equipment breakdown coverage from The Andover Companies.

EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT

Protection for building and business owners against losses related to a sudden or accidental mechanical or electrical breakdown of critical equipment or technology.

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When essential business equipment or technology breaks down, it can lead to costly repairs or even require a complete replacement of the failed system. The Andover Companies Equipment Breakdown Coverage Endorsement may help you recover from the financial impact of this surprisingly common occurrence.

This photo shows a man fixing equipment and represents equipment breakdown coverage from The Andover Companies.

EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Whether a device breaks down or gets damaged, you want to do everything you can to minimize your out-of-pocket costs and reduce the interruption to your business operations or to the lives of your building tenants. The Andover Companies Equipment Breakdown Coverage is designed to help minimize the financial burden of a sudden or accidental mechanical or electrical breakdown of a variety of critical equipment and technology.

The following types of equipment are typically covered under this comprehensive endorsement:

Motors and Engines
Electrical Panels and Cables
Computers and Communication
Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
Refrigeration
Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Elevators

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LOSSES CAN ADD UP FAST

The price for repairing an apartment building’s electrical system after extensive arcing damage.

$187,500

The cost of restoring an office tenant’s telephone service after a burnout of two terminal boards in the phone system computer.

$52,500

The price of a replacement boiler for an apartment building where the boiler had cracked in several sections.

$39,832

This photo is of condensers outside of a building and represents equipment breakdown coverage from The Andover Companies.

WHY DO YOU NEED EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN COVERAGE?

The standard Businessowners Policy (BOP) typically will not provide coverage if business equipment or technology breaks down because of a mechanical or electrical failure. However, if you add Equipment Breakdown Coverage to your BOP, you may be covered for losses due to the following:

Power Surges
Short Circuits
Electrical Arcing
Mechanical Breakdowns
Motor Burnouts
Boiler Steam Explosions
Operator Error

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“As small-business owners, we have always chosen to place our Businessowners Policy with The Andover Companies. Their product offerings are comprehensive, and their rates are competitive. Most importantly, we feel they have always done right in protecting us. We confidently recommend Andover and are grateful for the relationship we share.”

Lindsey S.

Businessowner

“I feel comfortable having my insurance with The Andover Companies. I know that if something terrible happens, they will be there to support my family and guide us through the process. Insurance can be confusing, especially when you have multiple policies, but they have simplified the details so we can understand everything easily!”

Bianca and Ray L.

Homeowners

“You can truly understand the value of your home insurance when you have a claim. My husband and I experienced firsthand how easy it was to work with The Andover Companies. A tree fell on our property, blocking the driveway. We submitted a claim with Andover and within days had a check in hand to reimburse us for the tree removal. The process was seamless.”

Lisa and Ted R.

Homeowners

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