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Important Groomer Insurance Info

30/3/2017

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Having listened to your feedback we have recently spoke with Patrick Carey of FBD and clarified the below information raised by a number of Groomers
 
For the purpose of Insurance claims and Declarations, what is an employee?
 
Employees can be deemed as the following:- Work experience students, interns, Groomers, and bathers would be all considered employees of the company.
 
An employee is any person engaged in a contract of service or apprenticeship to the insured. This definition can be interpreted very widely by the courts.  Even a voluntary helper could be deemed to be an employee and should be included as an employee under the Employers Liability section of the Insurance policy.
 
Should I declare Help, Bathers etc on my Insurance Application?
 
Yes, they should be declared on the insurance policy. There is a possibility that in a situation where a groomer is taking on work experience students from a school for example, that those students will be covered for the activities under the school’s insurance policy. But in this situation, the groomer should look for confirmation of the policy from the school and also look to be indemnified under the policy to protect him/ herself further. However, even in this case, it is important that there is protection under the Employers Liability section as the groomer could be brought into a claim as a co-defendant.
 
Am I required to keep records of training my employees?
 
As regards training & assessment, strictly speaking, negligence on the part of the employer must be proven by an employee if they are to take a case against an employer.  It is incumbent upon employers to ensure that all training & risk assessments have been carried out as it is their responsibility to ensure that their staff members are trained and informed. This can be used as evidence so that the employer will have a stronger defence in the event of a claim.  therefore the employer should hold & stored evidence of the training. 
 
Shared Access
Where a groomer should have the same access to the property that houses both their salon & residence, and both are insured with separate companies, there may be a conflict of interest as to which insurance company is liable as a result of a claim. (In some cases Home insurance providers will not insure the family home where a business is sharing the same access/driveway). In this case the groomer ideally should seek a provider that will cover both the business and the family home, thus removing the conflict of interest.  Where a home insurance provider will accept there is a business on site (insured elsewhere) and sharing the access it should be noted on the home insurance policy. 

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30/3/2017

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24/3/2017

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Watch This Space

20/3/2017

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Thanks for your feedback from the recent groomer insurance survey. Your IPDGA Committee has been working behind the scenes with some of the leading groomer insurance companies in Ireland. We will be sharing the details with you soon here on your E-news blog. Make sure you check in for updates. 

Karina
Karina Kerrigan
IPDGA Chairperson
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IPDGA Championship Survey Results

19/3/2017

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A big Thank You to all delegates who attended the 20th Anniversary Championships in October last year.  The committee put together a short survey following the event and circulated it to all delegates for your feedback.  Another Thank You to everyone who took the time to fill it out and return it.  
 
We do try to keep our fingers on the pulse of what you, the members , want to see or experience at a seminars. With the membership numbers hovering at the 300 mark now and with so many new members within the last two years it's good for the committee to check in and see if what we are experiencing is what you guys are experiencing.
 
As we went through each returned survey, in general, we found our findings were the same which is great. There were one or two questions or points made in the end section which I have singled out to address.  
 
Cost Issue for non IPDGA Members attending events
The first to catch my eye was a comment that it was expensive for non members to attend. What I will put forth is, that is a huge reason to be a member. You pay your membership each year therefore you available of reduced rates at our events. The non member could always join and avail of the members benefits.  Did you know that in to attend the October championships it actually works out cheaper to join and buy a member ticket especially for the 2 day ticket, although I should point out the championship and seminars are designed with your profession in mind and it’s not your average day pet expo.  These are professional events, for trade only and we try to keep the costs to a minimum. Equivalent professional trade events can cost as much as  €250 to attend per day. It's about taking our profession seriously even if we do love the hell out of it.  I also think its also fair to note the events are organised by your hard working committee members who organise these events in their own time.   
 
More Diverse Shopping options at events
The other comment I would like to focus on was a request for more shopping and different varieties including salon furniture. The committee did find some new and exciting stands last year.  Hopefully they will return this year.  In order for us to entice and bring on board more traders, stands and companies we need to make it worth their while, and to do this we need to put more shoppers at there stands.  As professionals our self we all understand the importance of getting the customers in the door.  So on that note and with almost 300 members we expect to see larger crowds attending events to support the stands and traders that have taken the time to attend. 
 
CPD (Continious Professional Development)
It is a condition of your membership to attend a seminar if not two a year. So why not make the event you decide to attend this year the biggest Irish Grooming Event the one you get to. It is the only event in Ireland where you have choice of suppliers and grooming equipment not to mention all the information that can be gained & learnt.   Keep an eye out on the e-news blog for more information on CPD coming your way in the next few weeks.
 
I would suggest that you now book the 14th and 15th of October 2017 off in your diary so that you have no excuse and are free to attend and avail of the shopping . Proudly tell your clients that you can't accommodate Fluffy that day, as you are attending a Professional Seminar, they will be impressed and amazed that you are dedicated enough to keep learning and improving your skills.  Use the time between now and October to put aside your tip money and treat your self at the championships.
 
Hopefully you will find the rest of the survey results interesting I know we did. 
 
Finally I would ask that if you have any groomer friends or colleagues who are not members that you encourage them to join us here at the IPDGA, together we can build a stronger support network.
 
Karina
Karina Kerrigan
IPDGA Chairperson
 

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