The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) will today (16 September) unveil new branding at the RWM in partnership with CIWM 2014 event being held in Birmingham this week (16-18 September).

Featuring a stylised coat of arms and the strapline ‘Inspiring excellence in resource management’, the branding aims to ‘embrace the history’ of the professional body for the waste management sector whilst demonstrating that the institution is ‘keen to keep pace with the dynamic pace of change that characterises the waste and resource management sector’.

As part of the branding work, the name of CIWM’s commercial division, formerly called IWM Business Services, will also be changing to CIWM Enterprises Ltd.

Speaking of the redesign, CIWM Chief Executive Steve Lee said: “The aim of the new branding is to present a modern face to both our core sector and those sectors with whom we are forging new relationships. It reflects the leadership role that CIWM aims to play in positioning the institution and its members at the heart of the resources agenda.

“However, the CIWM coat of arms, conferred on the institution as part of its Royal Charter in 2002, remains an intrinsic part of our identity and heritage and will continue to be used on membership certificates and other documents pertaining to the professional and institutional aspects of our work.”

Visitors to RWM in partnership with CIWM 2014 will be able to see the new branding at stand 4M10-N1.

CIWM members to receive discounted insurance

As well as unveiling the new look, CIWM has also announced that its members can now receive discounted insurance following an agreement between the institution and its insurance partner, O’Connors.

The first of the insurance solutions to be available through the Nottingham-based insurance broker is a Professional Indemnity policy, which can be tailored for individual needs.

CIWM Chartered Members taking out the policy will also qualify for discounted premiums for and interest-free installments.

In addition the following covers can also be arranged via this policy:

• Employers Liability
• Public Liability
• Office Contents
• Computer Equipment
• Portable Equipment (including Laptops) anywhere in the World
• Commercial Legal Protection**
• Business HR**

**Chartered Members only

The partnership comes in the midst of a fraught insurance climate for the waste sector, with WRAP Cymru consulting on the matter after hearing ‘anecdotally’ that rising insurance costs are threatening waste management companies, and in some cases ‘has forced businesses to cease trading or led them to decide it is no longer worth trading’.

Part of the issues regarding waste site insurance cover has been attributed to the increasing number of waste site fires in the UK, as well as members of the public making 'bogus insurance claims'.

As such, the number of insurers willing to offer insurance cover to waste companies has declined and the lack of competition is driving premiums higher.

Corporate Director at O’Connors, Richard Davies, commented: “Given potential risks associated with waste and waste treatment operations, this sector has specific insurance requirements and we are pleased to be working with CIWM to provide tailored solutions. In particular, we are delighted to be able to factor in the professional knowledge and expertise that comes with being a Chartered CIWM Member.”

Lee added: “We have been seeking to create a range of member-focused business insurance solutions and we are delighted to have reached an agreement that provides beneficial rates for our members.

“O’Connors understand that offering the right insurance is about more than just comparing premium and cover, it is also about giving our members access to insurance cover with a company that appreciates the differing needs of CIWM members.”

Find out more about CIWM or email CIWM to learn more about the O’Connors deal.