Large Enough
To Handle
The Most
Complex Of
Risks,
Yet Small
Enough To
Care!
Association of Independent Metalworkers (AIM)
What is AIM?
The Association of Independent Metalworkers (AIM) is a
Regional Purchasing Group (RPG) that was formed to gain control and
influence over their Risk Management Programs. The group was also created
for other purchasing opportunities. By utilizing the buying power of the
group, they are able to obtain other products and services at reduced rates.
Some of the additional benefits are:
Legal services at reduced fees
Lower interest rates from banks
Reduced insurance premiums
Who is AIM?
The AIM Group consists of high quality, well managed metal/steel fabricators
and manufacturers. Although the group encompasses a somewhat broad range of
metalworking firms (see below), the commonality of the group goes beyond
this. The goal of all AIM members is to implement policies and procedures
which reduce the chance of a claim occurring. This is achieved through
education and loss control specific to the industry. The results are fewer
and less severe claims which directly affects the bottom line. Some of the
types of companies AIM is looking for are as follows:
Plumbing fixtures & fittings
Metal door frames & trim
Sheet metal work
Architectural & ornamental metal work
Fabricated metal buildings and components
Screw machine products
Bolts, nuts, rivets, screws & washers
Crowns & closures
Metal stampings
Fabricated wire products
Metal leaf & foil
Wire spring manufacturing
Fabricated metal products
Special dies & tools
Cutting tools & machine tools accessories
Bearing manufacturers
Industrial & commercial machinery/equipment
What Does AIM
Cover?
The AIM risk management program is specifically designed and
tailored for metalworking companies and can include the following coverages:
General Liability
Property
Worker' Compensation
Automobile
Umbrella
Boiler & Machinery
Employment practices Liability
Pollution Liability and Cleanup
Other miscellaneous coverages
The concept is unique to the alternative market place. It
affords middle market customers the same opportunities that the Fortune 1000
companies have had for many years. By providing quality services and
insurance to homogeneous Regional Purchasing Groups, the groups are able to
gain control and influence over their insurance destiny.
