Wachovia Insurance Services offers discount to companies adopting AWPT training

Wachovia Insurance Services announces the availability of a discount on general liability insurance premiums to companies that adopt AWPT training for operators of aerial work platforms. The discount supports the efforts of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Aerial Work Platform Training, Inc. (AWPT), their North American subsidiary, to bring internationally recognised training programmes for operators of aerial work platforms to the North American market.

“Properly trained users of equipment can reduce risk and minimise the probability of accidents, injuries, and losses,” said William J. Holler, vice president of Wachovia Insurance Services. “The confidence in the effectiveness of this training programme in reducing accidents allows the insurance company to offer a 15 percent discount off the general liability insurance premiums for all companies insured through our special programme for aerial lift equipment dealers.”

“To qualify for the discount, companies must require employees who operate or occupy an aerial work platform to successfully complete an AWPT training programme,” said Holler.

Wachovia Insurance Services’ specialty insurance programme for aerial lift equipment dealers is underwritten by a national insurance company with an A+ Superior financial strength rating by A.M. Best. In addition to general liability coverage, the programme offers a comprehensive range of property and casualty insurance coverage, including inland marine, property and automobile. 

AWPT training makes working at height both safe and productive. All AWPT training meets the demands of both US and Canadian legislation and has been independently audited by TUV, the leading German and international standards accreditation organisation, as conforming with the international standard ISO 18878:2004.

Successful completion of the programme leads to the issuance of a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) from an AWPT approved training centre. Those companies who employ AWPT-trained operators are not only assured that they are meeting their ANSI-mandated obligations to provide proper training; they also may be eligible to receive valuable discounts on their insurance premiums.

For information on this insurance programme and the potential for obtaining a 15 percent discount on general liability premiums, contact Bill Holler at +1 312-612-5039 or william.hollerwachovia.com.