The UK’s No.1 Liability Insurance Broker for the Lift & Escalator Industry

The UK’s No.1 Liability Insurance Broker for the Lift & Escalator Industry

Robert Gerrard has been insuring the needs of the lift industry since 1976. As the UK’s leading lift liability insurance broker, we have the widest selection of specialist lift and escalator industry policies available.

Over 1,000 companies* enjoy the peace of mind of Lift Plan®, a specialist liability package designed exclusively for lift engineers, consultants, designers and manufacturers.

*As of June 2026 we have over 1,000 companies in the Lift and Escalator industry with a Lift Plan® insurance policy. This makes us the UK’s No1 Insurance Broker to the Lift and Escalator industry.

advice backed by a personal service

Thanks to our extensive experience of the lift and escalator industry, and our understanding of the specific risks and issues faced, you have the benefit of our insight and advice as you need it.

Your dedicated personal contact is on hand to provide tailored guidance and a fast turnaround. Cover can be arranged immediately and, as it is produced in-house, documentation can be issued within a few hours in most cases.

Quality cover, minus the small print

Lift Plan is underwritten by Chubb European Group Limited, an AA-rated insurer with S&P Global Ratings. This quality, longstanding scheme is well-known for being free from frustrating small print, so you’ll always be clear on exactly what you are covered for.

Lift Plan Key Benefits

• Public and products liability up to £10m on a single policy

• Unlimited height/depth limit

• No hazardous locations exclusion

• Offshore extension available

• Professional indemnity, up to £100,000

• Financial loss up to £250,000

• Documentation produced immediately in-house

• Products recall up to £50,000

• Environmental liability up to £100,000

• Dedicated experienced claims handler

• Policy excess of £500 for third party property damage claims only

• No lengthy proposals to complete

• Grinders are covered at no additional cost

Meet the Lift Plan team

As a Robert Gerrard Lift Plan client, you’re fully supported by a dedicated team. Every policyholder has their own regular contact, on hand whenever required to support their individual needs.

ELLIE
JACKSON

Managing Director

SARAH
SCOTCHMER

Commercial Director

Marcus Hill

MARCUS
HILL

Senior Account
Executive Lift Plan

Cheryl Manning

CHERYL
MANNING

Account Executive
Lift Plan

CLAIRE
MATTHEWS

Senior Account
Executive Lift Plan

Louis Moore-Nye

LOUIS
MOORE-NYE

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Frank Poole

FRANK
POOLE

Apprentice Account Executive
Lift Plan

Josh Porter

JOSH
PORTER

Apprentice Account Executive
Lift Plan

Alfie Tedder

ALFIE
TEDDER

Sales Executive
Lift Plan

Luke Weight

LUKE
WEIGHT

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Danelle Yansen

DANELLE
YANSEN

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Teresa Cronin

TERESA CRONIN

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Marcus Hill

MARCUS HILL

Senior Account
Executive Lift Plan

Ellie Jackson

ELLIE JACKSON

Account Executive
Lift Plan

CLAIRE MATTHEWS

Senior Account
Executive Lift Plan

Laura Morrison

LAURA MORRISON

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Julie Robinson

JULIE ROBINSON

Account Executive
Lift Plan

Sarah Scotchmer

SARAH SCOTCHMER

Lift Plan
Team Leader

Luke Weight

LUKE WEIGHT

Account Executive
Lift Plan

“Robert Gerrard have been a consistent and trusted partner over the past five years. They always act in our best interests and deliver real value to our business. We are delighted to recognise and celebrate their contribution.“ In recognition of Robert Gerrard being awarded their Group Supplier of the Year Award – Professional Services

Patrick Doyle, CEO of WH Scott Group

It’s been great working with Robert Gerrard over the last year.  Both Mark and Ken have been great, always on the phone when needed and always very quick to respond.

As a business, we regularly recommend their services to any of our contacts.

Louie Farrington, LWJ Solutions

Robert Gerrard have been absolutely brilliant with us helping to obtain our insurances. The process was something we had not come across before as a new company but they helped us every step of the way and gave us every bit of assistance needed. A special mention for Ellie Jackson as our contact aswell, she made the whole thing as easy as possible and is a credit to the company! Just renewed our yearly insurance with them and same again, fantastic from start to finish. Would highly recommend to everyone.

Ross Darcy, Future Lift Services

Thank you for the fantastic job you have been doing for our company over the years, your hard work and dedication has really helped us, anything we need you are extremely quick to provide and we just wanted to make sure you know how much you are valued and appreciated.

Jeff Shepherd, Morgan Ellis lifts

For nearly thirty years Robert Gerrard have been looking after my insurance requirements and throughout that time I have always been totally satisfied and have told my friends, too! They have looked after insurance on our homes (buildings and contents) and cars. They have always been extremely courteous and helpful in finding me the very best. It is always a joy to have dealings with them, particularly so with Sue Pace and Tim Nurcombe, who are both extremely prompt and patient with our various needs.

Charles

I have been using Robert Gerrard as my insurance broker for the past 7 years, during this time Julie Robinson has been a fantastic representative of RG, always there giving the best advise with a smile, thank you Julie, looking forward to next 7 years+.

Paul Masterson - Managing Director, PIP/Patron Lifts

Green Elevator Services proudly recommend Robert Gerrard, the services provided by you over the years have been excellent. You have exceptional knowledge and understanding of our requirements. We have not only purchased one product through your company but three because you pay particular attention. Making our choices easy, effortless and seamless!

Michelle Aimer, Green Elevator Services

VME have been using Robert Gerrard since 2006. Throughout this time, we have found the entire team to be the utmost professionals in the insurance field. Always responsive and ready to give the best advice and most of all peace of mind in covering one of the most high-risk industries.

Simon Whitbread, VM Elevators

Mark is a joy to work with and makes the whole process seamless. He is responsive and efficient. We are always very grateful that he is going into bat for us.

Justin Brown - Senior Clerk, Three Stone

“We are pleased to have been associated with Robert Gerrard since 1980. They have always offered us a personal and reliable service and have long-standing staff who have an excellent knowledge of the Lift Industry and we look forward to a continued business relationship in the years ahead“.

Nancy Lycett, International Lift Equipment Limited

We have used Robert Gerrard for many years now.  We took on another company last year, and they gave us sound advice and walked us through all our insurance needs during what was quite a stressful time.  In short, they fulfil all our insurance requirements, whilst remaining friendly, professional and happy to help at all times, it is always a pleasure calling them.

Jilly Cook, The Lift Company Limited

We have been subject to a cyber issue this morning and have had to contact the Cyber security company which is the first time we have had to do anything like this (since I have been here at least). So just to say thank you for suggesting the coverage and I was really happy with their response time of approx. 20 mins and the advice that they gave. All seems to be contained now but if you have received any suspicious emails from me or anyone at VMS in the last 24 hours then please delete them.

Leanne Grimmett, Vertical Movement Services

I been using Robert Gerrard for about 3 years now and I would say it’s probably the best thing I have done for my company. The support and customer service I received is A star.

I have dealt with Claire who has given to right advice about the right insurance I need to make sure I am covered if for any reason it’s needed.

Dave Waters, Extreme Elevators LTD

We at Isca Elevators have been a customer of Robert Gerrard and the team for many a year and have always stayed with them when renewal time comes around, They have always had our best interests at heart and as a family run business this has been very important to us. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.

Richard Whiteley, Isca Elevators Ltd

“We have been using Robert Gerrard for years. With competitive quotes every year and that lasting peace of mind that comes with a thorough, prompt service whenever needs arise. When a lift went missing in Swiss customs in Italy, we had a payout in a matter of weeks, which limited cash-flow issues and the re-manufacture disruption to our client. Cannot recommend them more highly. “.

Marcus, Premier - Septemer 2023

We have been happy to renew our cover again this year with Robert Gerrard.  They provide an excellent professional service, happy to explain any queries or areas of concern and make sensible recommendations regarding different types of cover.  I would certainly recommend other businesses to get in touch with Robert Gerrard to see what assistance can be provided.

Dave Newman - Installations Manager, Innovate Lifts Ltd

“Robert Gerrard have been our Insurance Brokers since 1994, dealing with all our insurance needs, particularly in respect of our Liability Insurance. The Lift Plan policy, we have always found to be competitive and particularly tailored to our business requirements “.

Iain Phillips, Arrow Lift Engineers Limited

After Robert Gerrard supplied a seamless and well guided introduction to our requirements for Insurance, we did not hesitate to return when opening the second business. Full support and guidance has been provided every step of the way.

Will Good, Goodwoods Ltd & Goodwoods Installations Ltd

That is fantastic and brilliant service level as usual! Thank you very much.

I think your email covered pretty much everything and left no further questions – well done and we love the proactivity

Lukas Schlenker, Deltron Lifts Limited