ECBM's dedicated team understands the nature of heavy construction clients engaged in the high-hazard industry of complex lifting and rigging operations. We design tailored coverages, including alternative risk structures like captives, to meet our clients' risk transfer needs to ensure claims are covered both properly and timely.
Customized Crane & Rigging Insurance Solutions
ECBM has a dedicated practice focused exclusively on the crane rental, rigging, millwright and heavy haul industries. Our team understands the complexity of lifting, transporting, and installing critical equipment and infrastructure. We partner with large and medium-sized clients across the United States, providing tailored insurance, risk management, and claims advocacy services designed to address the unique challenges of high-hazard operations.
Meet with our team to review your coverage, get insight into potential gaps and exposures, and design an insurance program that meets your company’s needs.
Specialized Coverages
ECBM has extensive knowledge of the insurance requirements of the crane and rigging industry. For over 40 years, our experts have been serving this specialty class of business. We navigate coverage nuances to ensure our clients have the broadest policy forms to protect their business. Our firm focuses on the following lines of coverage:
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General Liability
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Workers’ Compensation
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Business Automobile
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Umbrella / Excess Liability
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Professional Liability
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Contractor's Equipment
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Rigger's Liability
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Warehouse Legal Liability
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Motor Truck Cargo
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Surety Bonds
Partner with Industry Experts
Industry Experts
With more than four decades of experience, we understand the operational, contractual, and insurance challenges facing crane rental, rigging, millwright, and heavy haul companies. Our specialists work closely with clients to develop solutions that support both growth and long-term stability.
Broad Insurance Coverage
We design comprehensive insurance programs that address the unique exposures associated with crane rental, rigging, millwright, and heavy haul activities. From regional companies to some of the largest rigging and heavy haul clients nationwide, we help clients protect their businesses with customized insurance programs and proactive risk management strategies.
Industry-Leading Service
Our clients have access to one of the largest and most experienced service teams dedicated to this sector. From policy administration and certificates of insurance to contract review and risk management consulting, we provide responsive, knowledgeable support every step of the way.
Dedicated Claims Advocacy
Insurance is ultimately tested when a claim occurs. ECBM's experienced claims professionals serve as advocates for our clients from first notice of loss through final resolution. Our team works directly with carriers, adjusters, and legal counsel to help ensure claims are handled efficiently, coverage is properly applied, and our clients' interests are protected.
Whether addressing equipment damage, transportation incidents, property losses, bodily injury claims, or complex catastrophic events, our claims advocates provide hands-on guidance and consistent communication throughout the process. We don't simply report claims; we actively work to achieve the best possible outcome while helping minimize operational disruptions.
Why ECBM? The ECBM Difference.
Assess Risk Thoroughly
We look beyond the application to identify exposures and coverage gaps.
Insurance Program Review
Validate coverage and market options before renewal decisions are made.
Dedicated Claims Support
Our claims team is available 24/7 to provide support when a claim occurs.
Plan Beyond Your Policy
We connect insurance decisions to operations, risk management, and long-term business needs.
What is crane & rigging Insurance?
Crane and rigging insurance are specialized forms of coverage that are designed to protect companies that lift, move, or transport heavy equipment. Unlike standard contractor policies, this type of insurance is tailored for the unique risks that come with crane and rigging operations.
Why should I work with a specialized insurance broker like ECBM?
Your ECBM partners work every day with clients just like you in the crane rental, rigging, and heavy haul industries. We’re experts who navigate the risks and nuances of commercial construction. We possess specialized knowledge that allows us to customize your insurance programs to address the unique exposures of your business. We design tailored coverages, including alternative risk structures like captives, to meet our clients' risk transfer needs and ensure claims are covered both properly and timely.
What are some ways to lower risk and insurance costs?
Insurance isn’t just something you buy and forget about. The way you manage risk every day plays a big role in what you pay and how protected you are. Strong safety and contractual risk transfer can help keep premiums competitive, strengthen your company’s reputation, and make your company more attractive to insurers.
How does ECBM manage insurance claims?
ECBM provides proactive claims advocacy, working directly with insurance carriers to ensure claims are handled correctly and efficiently. This includes claim reporting, monitoring, negotiation, and resolution support to minimize disruption and financial impact. Unlike other brokers, we have a team dedicated to claims support available 24/7/365 so you get the help you need when you need it.
Our Approach
Assess
Authenticate
Advocate
- We'll ask deeper questions
- Identify exposures and gaps
- Evaluate operational and workforce needs
- Test coverage and pricing
- Compare carrier and market options
- Confirm fit, value, and competitiveness
- Assist with claims and resolution
- Coordinate with carriers
- Provide ongoing guidance and accountability