As activity providers up and down the country prepare for a new season we wanted to remind Members that it is important to ensure all your equipment is covered and for the correct value and quantity. Checklist This means checking all your equipment and stock inventories annually rather than relying on last years’ figures. Make […]
Our colleagues at Ince have kindly provided us with this article which looks at organisations and individuals response when there has been a serious injury and/or death. It refers to best practice, the HSE’s role and how organisations can manage incidents of this nature.
Many providers of this popular activity struggle to find the right liability cover, either because their insurance provider doesn’t understand the activity or they consider it too risky and will not offer terms or a quotation. We have had recent experience of providers looking for cover at the last minute because their insurance company changed […]
Our Member profiles focus on individual Members and what they offer. We cover a wide variety of activity providers from various sectors and as our Membership continues to grow this gives us an opportunity to learn from each other, and share ideas especially in a landscape where diversifying the offering is vital to ensure survival. […]
You’ve found the one. And as if they weren’t perfect enough already, they love the outdoors just as much as you do. If your ‘significant other’ loves to wake up at 5:00 AM for sunrise hikes, and will jump into any lake, river, or ocean regardless of how cold the water is – and convince you […]
We are pleased to share the latest edition of our On Target Newsletter for 2023 packed with articles from the outdoor sector and providing updates on the Mutual, our supporting insurer QBE and Thomas Miller. There is a legal update from our colleagues at Ince and we profile two fabulous Members Ourea Events and RAW […]
It appears that there has been a notable increase of near miss reports involving auto belays over the past few weeks. There has also been a small and concentrated number of serious (lifechanging) accidents, involving unattached climbers hitting the floor because of not being attached to an auto belay unit – when the climber’s intention […]
Message to Members regarding open water swimming facilities. AIM has been supporting one of the members in a health and safety investigation and inquest into the tragic death of Cory Nicholson. The inquest hearing took place on 26 and 27 July 2022. Mr Nicholson, aged 21, sadly died on 23 July 2019 due to drowning […]
