Previous YMC events

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ESG - what is it all about?

  • Wed 17 Nov 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Dr Bev Adams, Marsh
    • David Stark, Marsh

In this webinar, organised by the IIL Young Members’ Committee in collaboration with Marsh Young Professionals, Dr Bev Adams and David Stark explains Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) – what it is and why it is so important, what businesses are doing about it and why it will remain important in the future.

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YMC Charity Quiz Night 2021

  • Thu 28 Oct 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Steam Bar & Restaurant

The IIL Young Members' Committee hosted its first in-person event of the year!

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Mortgages: a First Time Buyer Guide and Jargon Buster!

  • Tue 19 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Celina Ramsay, Charles Cameron & Associates

In this webinar organised by the IIL Young Members’ Committee, Celina Ramsey – a Mortgage Adviser with Charles Cameron & Associates, provides an insight into the current conditions within the mortgage market and explains the most important factors affecting first time buyers.

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Managing your career in challenging times - part two

  • Wed 06 Oct 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Ben Houghton, Noggin
    • Hannah Kate Smith ACII, Lloyd's

In this follow-up webinar, organised by the IIL Young Members' Committee, a panel of speakers draw on their personal career experiences to provide practical advice and tips to assist career development.

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Managing your career in challenging times - part one

  • Tue 14 Sep 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Caroline Bedford, EDII (Educate, Develop, Innovate, Inspire)
    • Joaquin Orejas, Gen Re
    • Maurice Williams, Willis

In this webinar, organised by the IIL Young Members' Committee, a panel of speakers discuss the key challenges for members in the changing working environment and provide insights into overcoming and thriving in the ever-changing workplace.

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So you want to be a CEO?

  • Wed 30 Jun 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Anthony Baldwin, American International Group UK Ltd (AIG UK)

In this instalment of the Young Members’ Committee ever popular ‘So you want to be a CEO’ series, IIL President and CEO, American International Group UK Ltd (AIG UK), Anthony Baldwin was in the hot seat.

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The Evolution of Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance – What’s Next & Why?

  • Thu 20 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

This was the next instalment in a series of D&I webinars arranged by the IIL Young Members’ Committee. A panel of senior executives discussed their personal backgrounds and encouraged thought provoking conversation around the current and future state of diversity and inclusion in the market.

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Strengthening your resilience as we return to a ‘new normal’

  • Wed 12 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members' Committee, The Next Generation Insurance Network (NGIN), The Insurance Disability, Ability & Wellbeing Network (iDawn) and The New Normal Charity during Mental Health Week (10 – 16 May 2021) joined forces for a panel discussion about building resilience.

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Guided Mindfulness Practice

  • Wed 12 May 8:30 am – 8:45 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Join us for the first in a series of weekly 15 minute live Guided Mindfulness Practices.

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The FCA Business Interruption Test Case - take two

  • Mon 12 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Pamela Freeland, Weightmans LLP
    • Sarah Irwin, Weightmans LLP

In this follow-up YMC webinar, Weightmans LLP considered the Supreme Court’s decision in the business interruption insurance test case, brought by the FCA (as regulator) for and on behalf of policyholders against eight insurers. The court was tasked with considering whether 21 lead policies provided cover for losses arising from COVID-19 and the government’s response to the outbreak.

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Virtual networking with the YMC

  • Thu 25 Mar 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Online event

Join the Young Members' Committee for its first online speed networking event!

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The Building Safety Bill

  • Wed 03 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members’ Committee have partnered with specialist insurance law firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Bringing your whole self to work (even when working remotely!)

  • Wed 24 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

This IIL Young Members’ Committee webinar focussed on the concept of bringing your whole self to work, whether in person or in a virtual environment. The panel discussed the diverse range of people working within the profession and encouraged thought provoking conversation around inclusion in the market.

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Horizon Scanning: what’s in store for insurers in 2021 and beyond?

  • Wed 13 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members’ Committee have partnered with specialist insurance law firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Cyber criminals and claims – the changing Covid landscape

  • Thu 03 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Andrew Prendergast, CFC Underwriting
    • Tom Bennett, CFC Underwriting
    • Jim Dixon, CFC Underwriting

In this Young Members’ Committee webinar, three key members of the CFC Cyber team explored the background to the hardening Cyber market, highlighting the increase and shift in Cyber claims and ransomware variants and demonstrating business email compromise.

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The FCA business interruption test case: update and workshop

  • Wed 25 Nov 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Pamela Freeland, Weightmans LLP
    • Sarah Irwin, Weightmans LLP

The Young Members’ Committee partnered with specialist insurance firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting the career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Your personal finances - an introduction

  • Tue 10 Nov 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Angela Lloyd-Read FPFS, Connor Broadley Wealth Management

This was the first in a series of financial webinars arranged by our Young Members’ Committee. In this session, Angela Lloyd-Read, Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, introduced members to the world of financial planning through the lens of their own personal finances.

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So you want to be a CEO? Leadership and culture during the Covid–19 pandemic and beyond

  • Wed 07 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Chris Lay, Marsh UK & Ireland
    • Anthony Gruppo, Marsh Commercial
    • Ailsa King, Marsh UK & Ireland

The next instalment of the Young Members’ Committee ever popular ‘So you want to be a CEO’ series with Marsh UK & Ireland’s CEO, Chris Lay and members of his Executive team.

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Crisis Management - Response, Recovery and Future Resilience

  • Thu 23 Jul 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Implementing effective crisis management to respond and recover from disruption is crucial in the current climate. In this YMC webinar, we explored what constitutes good crisis management, some of the challenges faced by organisations and why it is so important to invest in resilience.

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Life after COVID-19

  • Wed 01 Jul 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The Young Members’ Committee partnered with specialist insurance firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a webinar dedicated to supporting the career development and help consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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