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Rafael Said:

bouncy castle hire insurance help?

We Answered:

Insurance is just one issue that needs tackling when starting a Bouncy Castle Hire business.

The basis of operation is that all inflatable units must be supervised at all times. Almost all reported accidents are attributed to bad supervision.

The insurance you purchase will cover you against faulty equipment, incorrect installation and incidents when you or your staff are supervising.

When you 'dry hire' (leave a unit for the customer without paid supervision) then your responsibility ends once you have installed the unit and left instructions with your customer on how to operate the unit safely.

There is a Trade Show, INPAS 2011 Expo & Trade Show, held at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre on 25th and 16th March where you can meet insurers face to face who can explain the issues for you. You can also see a massive range of products and talk to others in the industry.

You should also consider signing up to TIPE (The Inflatable Play Enterprise) which can provide you with all the information, advice, business forms and stationary, risk assessments and operating instructions.

Finally there is a FREE magazine called INPA which reports on all things to do with the leisure, play and attractions industry which you should sign up for.

Hope all that helps