Events

When the message is tough, your delivery matters most. Whether you’re sharing organisational changes, addressing challenges, or tackling sensitive conversations, how you communicate can transform the outcome. That’s why we’re delighted to invite you to an exclusive webinar - Delivering Difficult News – Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in Tough Moments.

What are the global threats facing the insurance industry right now and how are these impacting UK insurers and brokers, can they be insured and how can we adapt to survive? Today war, weather extremes and the cost of living crisis dominate public debate but the sector faces critical risks – cyber/AI/tech, regulation, climate change and human talent. Can we effectively tackle any of them? Cyber is in the news all the time with companies and government on the lookout for massive show stoppers (M&S, Co-op and JLR to name three big ones!) including potential catastrophic interference with our democratic processes as we see with deep fakes. In addition, with half of us due to retire within the next 15 years, why is there a failure to attract and retain the right talent and what can we and the CII do about it? Further, it is also clear that insurers simply can’t underwrite the effects of climate change, so what will then happen? And are chat bots here to help or hinder?? This will be an interactive and wide-ranging talk and those attending will be actively encouraged to contribute with their own experiences and views. We will look at the differences in responses between insurers and brokers with brokers considering business conduct more of a concern than insurers.

Wealth and cashflow planning helping clients visualise their future Our Autumn Roadshows will focus on the intrinsically linked topics of cashflow and wealth planning. We’ll also cut to the chase on exactly how AI is already driving real efficiencies within advice firms.

Upon the breakdown of relationships, it is not unusual for individuals to seek the advice of a solicitor specialising in family law. They will also seek the advice of their financial advisor. It is less common for individuals to seek the advice of a family law solicitor before making big financial decisions during a marriage or cohabiting relationship. Oftentimes, only a financial advisor's advice is sought. That could be a costly mistake. Decisions which are made to mitigate tax liabilities and for other business reasons can lead to a client's position being severely compromised in the event that their relationship subsequently fails.

The Insurance Institute of Aberdeen are delighted to have a breakfast session with Fiona Clarke of Burness Paull Solicitors, Kirsty Anderson of Quilter and David Cunningham of Royal London to discuss and explore Inheritance Tax Planning, challenges with pensions and considerations around insurance for estate planning. The session will commence with breakfast rolls, tea and coffee before hearing from the panel of speakers.

The insurance industry has a powerful role to play in the transition to a sustainable global economy and in powering a green transition for the UK. This introduction to sustainability for the insurance industry outlines exactly how the insurance industry can exercise this power, introduces the regulatory landscape for UK insurers, and discusses how to get started without fear of green washing or reputational risk.