Protecting high-value equipment below the surface

Trenchless construction depends on specialized equipment operating beneath rivers, roadways, urban infrastructure, wetlands, and other challenging environments. When that equipment becomes stuck, lost, or damaged underground, the financial impact can be significant.

Transpac Managers’ Underground Tool Program provides specialized insurance protection for scheduled equipment used in horizontal directional drilling, pipe jacking, and microtunneling operations.

What is trenchless tool insurance?

Trenchless tool insurance covers the replacement cost of scheduled equipment while it is deployed underground on an approved project. Coverage applies when insured equipment becomes stuck, lost, or damaged during covered operations, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.

This specialized protection helps address underground exposures that may be excluded from standard Contractors Equipment Policies.

Other terms commonly used for this type of coverage include:

What types of operations are covered?

The Underground Tool Program is designed for equipment used in:

• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
• Pipe Jacking
• Microtunneling

Trenchless projects may rely on high-value steering, guidance, tracking, and measurement technology to navigate complex underground environments.  Coverage is written for specifically scheduled equipment, which may include the below. If you need coverage for equipment not listed , contact Transpac Managers to discuss your specific project and tools.

Who is eligible for coverage?

Coverage may be available to companies that own the equipment or are contractually responsible for protecting it while underground, including:

Flexible coverage options

We charge on a per ft/m rate for each drill in the job. Insured parties can select either 100% or 50% coverage, helping balance equipment protection with project costs.

Program advantages include:

How quickly can coverage be approved?

Trenchless projects do not always operate on a traditional schedule. Transpac provides responsive underwriting, with most jobs approved within 24 hours after receiving the required application and project information.

This mirrors Transpac’s established approach to specialty tool coverage, including round-the-clock support and quotes frequently provided in less than 24 hours.

How are losses handled?

Transpac provides responsive underwriting, with most jobs approved within 24 hours after receiving the required application and project information. Losses are managed by experienced claims professionals who understand specialized tools, underground operations, and the importance of minimizing operational disruption.

Transpac is committed to providing an efficient claims process, including responsive review of proof-of-loss documentation and timely payment of covered claims.

Protect your investment below the surface

Before your next HDD, pipe-jacking, or microtunneling project begins, make sure your high-value equipment is protected underground.