Events
Forthcoming events
Public Speaking Skills
Public Speaking is something many people avoid at whatever cost. Glossophobia, or speech anxiety, is the fear of public speaking and it is one of the most common everyday worries in the UK – affecting around 77% of people in the UK. For ambitious people, being able to step up and speak is an essential skill. Using the SuperStar Communicator™ Methodology and my experience and expertise as an international speaker, I will provide invaluable tips to develop your public speaking skills so you will be more confident when speaking.
Fri 14 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Online
Men's Mental Health
The rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 3 out of 4 suicides in the UK are by men. This session can explore how we can work towards a world where men take action to be mentally well, and are supported by those around them; and where men and boys are comfortable having conversations about the big things in life. This session is aimed at men - and at anyone who has men and boys that they care about, and live or work with.
Wed 19 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Steven Heath, Mental Health in Business
Employer’s Liability Insurance
A long-established class of insurance, employers’ liability cover tends to be provided as an element of a commercial package policy. Being a compulsory form of cover, it is an “ever-present” in such policies and consequently the detail can be easily overlooked
Thu 27 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Online
Cultivating Psychological Safety: Building Trust, Connection and Innovation
This webinar explores psychological safety and its importance in fostering a positive work culture, encouraging open communication, and driving connection and innovation.
Wed 03 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Steven Heath, Mental Health in Business
Motor Trade – Risk Management Challenges
A challenging class of insurance business for brokers relates to motor trade risks. Persuading many motor traders that they would benefit from a methodical approach to risk management is sometimes easier said than done.
Thu 15 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
David Hole, Nick Thomas & Associates
Post-Budget Insights Lunch
Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellor’s latest Budget, advisers are turning their attention from headlines to the real-world implications. This exclusive lunch will bring together 30 advisers for an interactive discussion on the practical impact of Budget changes — from tax policy shifts to regulatory updates — and how these developments may affect client advice, planning strategies, and business decisions in 2026.
Thu 29 Jan 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
David Denton FPFS TEP, Quilter Cheviot
Previous events
Nature and the insurance industry
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, but sustainability is about more than just carbon emissions and Net Zero. This session looks at how nature and the insurance industry interact and what the industry can do to get started with nature. It also explores how organisations in the industry can create meaningful, lasting impact whilst seizing the competitive opportunities of doing business better.
Thu 06 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mike Wrathall, Wrathall Consulting
Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme
The Insurance Institutes of the Midlands, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Certificate in Insurance.
This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Cert CII in five months through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.
Fri 31 Oct – Tue 31 Mar
Alan Chandler,
Public and Products Liability Insurance
A constant feature of commercial package policies, it is easy to overlook the various risk features demonstrated by customers relating to these classes of insurance. This session is designed to provide a brief introduction (or refresher as appropriate) to these areas and to examine the various extensions to cover, why these are available and who may benefit from buying them.
Thu 30 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates
Mastering Time
This session is designed to help you take control of your time and work smarter, not
harder. You’ll explore practical strategies to prioritise your tasks, manage competing
demands, and reduce stress. By focusing on what matters most, you’ll gain tools to stay organised, improve productivity, and create space for the work — and life — that matters to you.
Tue 28 Oct 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chris Ross,
Birmingham Insurance Institute 2025 Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the success of our members achieving qualifications in the last 12 months.
Wed 22 Oct 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Birmingham Council House
Marine Cargo - Due to popular demand, more places now available !
This webinar is designed for insurance brokers or underwriters who are new to marine cargo insurance or those requiring a refresher in the subject. It considers the fundamentals of why the cover is required, who arranges it, and the scope of cover provided
Wed 22 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
David Hole ACII, Nick Thomas and Associates