The Experts in Mobile
Plant insurance
Underwriting Agencies of New Zealand Limited (UANZ) is a key division within the UAA Group, which boasts a rich history of more than 50 years in providing innovative insurance solutions for the mobile plant industry. As part of this esteemed group, UANZ specialises in offering tailored insurance solutions for industrial and commercial plant and equipment. Our expertise is delivered by a highly skilled, responsive and customer-focused team. With a proven track record of reliability, UANZ offers an advanced solution for all your mobile plant and machinery insurance needs.
INDUSTRY TAILORED PRODUCTS
Our industry tailored products offer the combination of seven cover sections in one comprehensive insurance policy.
INNOVATION & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
With our experience and commitment to service, you have a trusted business partner who responds quickly and efficiently.
PROMPT CLAIMS
HANDLING
We use innovative technology and quality control procedures to ensure an efficient and timely response to client needs.
We value our strong customer relationships. In times of need, we are here to support our broker partners and our clients to restore their operations to full capacity.
As a client of UANZ you can expect:
- Specialist product knowledge
- Innovative products and services
- Prompt claims handling
Face to face service – including joint visits to insureds
Deal with decision makers. The people you deal with daily have a high level of delegated authority.
Flexibility
Commercial bias, tailored cover – handmade, we make it work.
Strength
Our longevity is underpinned by the size of our premium pool, significant claims payment authority and binder size with QBE – a leading New Zealand insurer. Our longstanding relationship with QBE leaves us well positioned now and for the future.
Our Products
UANZ understands the importance of protecting your assets and provides insurance solutions to safeguard your mobile plant and machinery. Explore our range of comprehensive and innovative insurance solutions:
INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL PLANT (ISP) MOBILE PLANT AND MACHINERY
ISP provides a flexible and comprehensive insurance package, featuring seven essential cover options to protect all kinds of mobile plant and equipment—ranging from a simple forklift to large fixed or mobile cranes. Designed to be customised for your clients’ unique requirements, ISP streamlines the process with a single quote and an easy application, delivering tailored protection with simplicity and efficiency.
Latest News
Stan Alexandropoulos & Glenn Ross Named in the 2026 Insurance Business Global 100 list
We are proud to announce that Stan Alexandropoulos and Glenn Ross have been recognised in the Insurance Business Global 100, a prestigious list highlighting the most influential insurance professionals and brokers worldwide.
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UAA Extends Burleigh Bears Partnership
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MECON Insurance joins forces with Underwriting Agencies of Australia
MECON Insurance joins forces with Underwriting Agencies of Australia Sydney, Thursday 7 July 2022, Australasia’s largest underwriting agency group, Steadfast Group (Steadfast), today announced that two Steadfast Underwriting Agencies, Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA) and MECON Insurance (MECON), will merge.