Logging Facility
Specialist facility for logging, forestry and timber risks in Australia.
The logging, forestry and timber industries operate in high-risk environments, making it challenging for brokers to find reliable, industry-specific insurance solutions for their clients. From fire hazards and equipment damage to gaps in liability cover, securing comprehensive protection that meets industry needs can be difficult.
Since 2008, our Australian office has been a specialist insurance broker for the logging and forestry sector. Our solutions provide brokers with a dependable market for their clients, offering policies designed to address the industry's distinct risks, including fire exposure, heavy equipment operations, and transport challenges.
What we support
Wholesale support.
Hard-to-place forestry risks.
This facility is available exclusively to insurance brokers in Australia and supports risks across:
- Logging and forestry operators
- Timber harvesting and processing businesses
- Log haulage and transport operations
- Construction and heavy equipment operators
- Agriculture and plantation management
We act as a specialist wholesale partner supporting brokers with appetite clarity, technical insight and streamlined placement.
What we support
Wholesale support. Hard-to-place forestry risks.
This facility is available exclusively to insurance brokers in Australia and supports risks across:
- Logging and forestry operators
- Timber harvesting and processing businesses
- Log haulage and transport operations
- Construction and heavy equipment operators
- Agriculture and plantation management
We act as a specialist wholesale partner supporting brokers with appetite clarity, technical insight and streamlined placement.
What we can cover
Purpose-built cover. Vehicles, liability and property.
Comprehensive Cover for Your Clients
We offer a range of policy benefits tailored to the unique risks of the logging industry, ensuring businesses are protected against financial loss, legal liability, and property damage.
- Material Damage Cover – Loss or damage to any Vehicle in which you have an interest and that features on the Policy Schedule of Vehicles, which arises out of any insured use of the Vehicle within the Period of Insurance.
- Third-Party Property Damage – Your liability to Third Parties in respect of loss or damage to their property through any insured use of registered Vehicles featured on the Policy Schedule of Vehicles within the Period of Insurance.
- Public & Products Liability – Your liability to Third Parties for Personal Injury or Property Damage as a result of any incident in connection with Your Business or caused by Your Products within the Period of Insurance.
This ensures businesses remain protected from unexpected legal claims arising from their operations, helping brokers offer their clients peace of mind and financial security.
Why brokers choose this facility
Industry wording. Clear placement confidence.
Facility features may include:
- Cover for commercial logging activities and associated transport
- Optional extensions, including dangerous goods
- Enhanced protection for fire-related exposures
- Automatic cover for drivers under 23, subject to increased deductibles
- Hire vehicle cover following theft
- Automatic additions and deletions up to AUD 1,000,000, notified within 30 days
- Cover for keys and lock replacement costs
- Lloyd’s market security
- Claims handling and adjustment based in Australia
Need our advice?
If you are placing logging, forestry or timber risks in Australia and need specialist market access, our team can support you with appetite guidance, technical input and efficient turnaround.
FAQs
The facility is available exclusively to licensed insurance brokers and is distributed through Dubois’ Australian offices.
No. This is a broker-only facility. Dubois does not transact directly with insureds under this offering.
The wording and coverage have been specifically designed for logging and forestry operations, including fire exposure, heavy plant and transport risks.
Claims handling and adjustment are based in Australia, ensuring local expertise and timely response.