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ASF Caving InsuranceUpdated 26 October 2009 DISCLAIMER: The contents of this web page are for information ONLY and where any question arises the official insurance policy of the Federation prevails OverviewASF Insurance Scheme Overview The ASF holds a Public Liability policy for its Individual Members, Member clubs, Speleological councils and the ASF Gift Fund. Coverage applies when members carry out business as stated in the Schedule of Cover. That business is; “Principally Association participating in the following activities: Cave, Karst & Mine Research, Exploration, Surveying & Recreation, Equipment Testing, Publishing and Photography, Caving (inclusive: Diving) together with training and practice for the above activities as declared; property owners and/or occupiers, trades and services incidental thereto.” The ASF Council adopted The ASF Insurance Scheme Guidelines in January 2002. This document provides the ASF Insurance Convener and the ASF Executive with a framework to administer this Insurance Scheme on behalf of Members. For more information on ASF insurance cover please read the ASF Insurance Guidelines What types of cover?In summary the Federation holds two (2) Insurance policies:
Overseas Expeditions / International CavingThe policy does cover Members for Public Liability whilst caving in other parts of the world. However, there are a number of exclusions notably being USA & Canada. Extensions to the policy can be arranged at additional cost. Please contact the ASF Insurance Convenor for further information. Certificate of CurrencyThe 2010 Certificate of Currency can be downloaded here or else email the ASF Insurance Convenor. who will arrange a copy from the Federations insurance Broker. Certificates can also be provided naming specific Governments, Land Owners or Individuals. Please refer to the ASF Insurance Convenor. Insurance Contribution PolicyDuring a Council meeting a motion was passed which set the insurance contribution calculation as:
Members who wish to be excluded from the ASF Public & Products Liability cover must notify the ASF Executive. Proof of other sufficient cover may be required to be provided to the ASF Executive. Email the ASF Executive. Where do I get a copy of the policy?Registered Clubs should contact the ASF Insurance Convenor who will issue a controlled copy of the policy. Personal Accident InsuranceThe policy does not cover the individual member of the Federation for Personal Accident insurance. Travel InsuranceThe policy does not cover the individual member of the Federation for Travel insurance. Equipment InsuranceThe policy does not cover the individual member, or a club of the Federation for Equipment insurance. ASF Insurance ConvenorASF Insurance BrokerAffinity Insurance Brokers
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