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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.

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.

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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

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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Learn more about protecting your business equipment and technology

You will find real-life examples of business equipment and technology breakdowns and their costs, additional details on the types of events, equipment, expenses that are typically protected under Equipment Breakdown Coverage, and more.

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