• The Jumping Pillow is a brand new product to the USA. This patented product has over 13000 installations throughout Europe and approximately 170 installations throughout Australia and New Zealand. The first USA installation took place at the Charlotte KOA Campground in April of 2005.
• Jumpimg Pillows LLC (a USA company) has secured the sole rights to the product in the USA and Canada therefore consistency in insuring that high levels of safety are maintained with every installation is assured.
• The Australian manufacturers and suppliers visited the USA in April to train the Jumpimg Pillows LLC crew in the installation procedures. Installing each Jumping Pillow to established safety standards so that each installation provides our clients with longevity and trouble-free operation, is established company policy.

• The Jumping Pillow is low-level
• There are no hard surfaces to land on
• A 3'-6' roll-off area of soft sand is maintained around the entire periphery of the pillow
• A 1" thick soft rubber cushion is installed underneath the Jumping Pillow at the point where the pillow meets ground level and this area is also covered with 5" of sand.
• The unique design of the Jumping Pillow is such that the jumping of one person has minimal effect on the bounce of another
• Timers turn the Jumping Pillow off at dusk - when the Jumping Pillow is off it deflates to ground level and cannot be used
• Clients are instructed to turn the Jumping Pillow off during rain
• Download a complete list of Recommendations HERE

So, who will insure the Jumping Pillow?

To date we have had no problem with Insurers both local and National. Speciality national insurers such as Leavitt Recreation, HUB International, Evergreen Insurance, Farm Family Insurance and Gillingham & Associates Inc. now are very aware of the Jumping Pillow and have non-inhibitive and specific policy regarding insuring the Jumping Pillow. There is no problem with insuring the Jumping Pillow.

If your insurance company is unsure of our product, please have them make contact with us!

I have had long and fruitful discussions with the Insurers that specialize in Hospitality Industry and they have explained their position on the matter relating to 'new' products.

1. No one wants to inhibit the successful launch and proliferation of the Jumping Pillow however it is the product that has to establish a track record in order for it to be accurately assessed. The Insurance companies are 'Reactive' and not 'Proactive' in these matters (this is understandable).

2. The Insurance companies have been helpful in their advice on certain measures which we can take to reduce the likelihood of claims. Jumpimg Pillows LLC has adopted these suggestions and incorporated them into our Supplier agreement and the provision of signage etc. These are in addition to the already stringent safety policies, which we have adopted from the Australian model that has enjoyed a perfect track record in relationship to claims.

3. Importantly, when you install a Jumping Pillow you should be automatically covered under your existing policy usually without any additional premium charge, however you must advise your Insurance Company of the installation. Talk to your Insurance company.

4. The Insurance Company reserves the right to determine future premiums, or exemption policy after your Jumping Pillow establishes a track record. Of course any resulting future additional premium will be the result of injury claims against the product, this is the case with any playground product. It is therefore vital to Jumpimg Pillows LLC and to you that safety guidelines incorporated into the installation and subsequent management of the product are followed.

5. Jumpimg Pillows LLC is working, and will continue to work with the Insurance Companies in a 'Spirit of Co-operation'

6. Safety recommendations by the Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association for approval of materials, suggest that existing installation and safety procedures adopted by Jumpimg Pillows LLC already exceed requirements.

If in doubt as to the accuracy of these statements you should consult your Insurance Company prior to signing your purchasing agreement. If you have an Insurance company that wishes to impose a penalty or additional charge for the installation of your Jumping Pillow, then please contact Jumping Pillows LLC for the names of specialty hospitality insurers who don't.

Gary Wakerley
Jumpimg Pillows LLC

Leavitt Group	Toll-Free: (800) 525-2060
HUB - BHJ Insurance, Inc. Ask for Aaron Linden	Toll Free: (800) 300-4370 307-672-5833
Westland Insurance Ask for Ken Donat	888-292-7389 608-343-0273 608-768-0401
Evergreen USA RRG, Inc. 10 Falcon Rd. Lewiston, ME 04240	1-800-343-7900 (207) 784-6475 (fax) info@evergreenusa.com