Burst Pipe Prevention - Winter Hints and Tips
Please see attached Information and Guidance on Burst Pipe and Leak Prevention
Horizons Article Autumn 2011 - Activity provider successfully defended in Court!
A case for damages for a personal injury sustained while jumping waterfalls is successfully defended.
The Horizons Article Autumn 2011 can be viewed here.
If you would like to read the detailed judgement you can request a copy by contacting us on info@activitiesindustrymutual.co.uk
Supporting Learning Outside the Classroom
The Activities Industry Mutual works closely with many organisations and as a result of these relationships has been informed of the following information which may be of interest to those of you who work closely with schools.
Following a meeting with the School Travel Forum, Bob Russell MP has tabled an Early Day Motion (Number 2111) in the Westminster Parliament supporting Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) and the Quality Badge.
Early Day Motions are a means by which Members of Parliament can show their support for a topic by signing them. The more that sign, the more influence it will have and the more opportunity providers have to lobby for their aims. Information that the Mutual has received indicates that it has already received cross party support.
The purpose is to apply pressure on the government to support the whole concept of LOtC. It has been worded so the greatest possible support from the wider LOtC and school communities to also lobby for this.
The School Travel Forum (STF) are asking all colleagues to write to local MP's asking them to support the Early Day Motion, or alternatively for them to write to the Minister on this topic. This will support the current lobbying exercises and will work to the benefit of all who believe in LOtC.
If you are interested in showing your support we have attached a letter you can easily adapt and use.
- Click here for a list of your local MPs.
- Click here for more information on Early Day Motions.
- Click here for a link to this Early Day Motion.
- Click here for more information on Bob Russell.
As members of the Mutual we endeavour to provide you with up to date information on your industry and those issues which can affect it.
AIM Member Survey Results Analysis
Results of AIM Member Survey can be viewed by clicking here (PDF)
Berrymans Lace Mawer are solicitors that have experience in managing activity industry claims. This Post Accident Checklist has been prepared by Berrymans to provide guidance in how to gather evidence after the event.
aim-post-incident-procedures.pdf.(pdf format)
Berrymans have also produced an interesting article Sense and Defensibility highlighting court decisions which suggest that the compensation culture isn't as prevalent as the media may portray.
sense-and-defensibility.pdf (pdf format)
Mitsui Sumitomo are AIM's insurance partners and have provided this useful Accident Investigation and Claims Management Guide.
Mitsui Sumitomo - Investigation and Claims Handling Guide.(pdf format)
The AIM Chairman, Mr. Andrew Gardiner, has released his Chairmans Statement (pdf format) for 2010 and invites you to read this. Please share your thoughts by emailing info@activitiesindustrymutual.co.uk