Allianz Insurance to support police task force fighting machinery theft
As part of the Opal, the national intelligence unit focused on serious organized acquisitive crime (SOAC) across the UK, the ACE unit will target construction plant and agricultural machinery theft.
The key message from the task force is that collaboration across all relevant industries is essential for the unit’s success, and with several other insurers, the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), this is a real step forward in combatting construction theft.
“We are very happy to get behind this new taskforce. It is definitely a step in the right direction, and with so many different insurers with a keen interest in construction, it is a real encouraging and positive step in fighting this type of crime. We look forward to working with the new unit, helping in any way we can to ensure they can get on with the job of catching these thieves.” – Steven Kelly, head of insurance for Engineering Construction & Power, Allianz Insurance .
The first official launch of the unit was in April this year, where it was introduced to police forces nationwide, key partners and collaborating trade associations.
The first scheduled meeting of the ACE team, manufacturers, operators, hirers, and insurers will take place in September, where formal introductions will take place, and the first objectives will be discussed.
