Previous events

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FCA simplifying the insurance rules

  • Fri 27 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Branko Bjelobaba, Branko Ltd

This briefing will look at the proposed changes to cover: determining which rules apply to commercial insurance, clarification of co-manufacturing, frequency of fair value assessments and then changes to training and competency requirements (where they propose to remove the 15-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement).

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Investigation of Electric Shock Injuries

  • Thu 26 Jun 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Richard Heath, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Electrical Engineer Richard Heath will review the basic concepts of electric shocks, how they occur, and how electric shock personal injury cases are investigated.

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Pedestrian Protection Through Vehicle Design

  • Thu 19 Jun 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Adam Barrow, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

In this webinar, Road Traffic Collision Investigator, Adam Barrow provides an overview of the development of pedestrian protection measures in vehicle design.

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Understanding Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 29 May 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Andrew Peplow, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a debilitating condition caused by prolonged exposure to vibration, typically from the use of power tools or machinery in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and forestry. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of HAVS, including its causes and symptoms.

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How contract conditions can change the liability of an insured and why brokers must advise clients on this.

  • Wed 21 May 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

Many policyholders sign contracts without realising they are potentially exposing themselves to liabilities that are not covered by their insurances. Often these contracts are signed in order to either win business or obtain key supplies, either way they are extending their liability beyond the potential protection provided by the liability insurer.

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Walker Crips Investment Management Ltd – Investment Seminar and case studies of recent Budget changes for Private Clients

  • Mon 19 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online

The presentation will consider recent UK Budget Changes and how these have impacted Private Clients and their Investments.

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BIBA West Midlands, BII & Beazley Summer Social & CPD event

  • Thu 08 May 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Beazley

Join the BIBA West Midlands committee and Birmingham Insurance Institute at Beazley's fabulous offices, with a sun terrace, for an excellent CPD event and a great opportunity to network with fellow insurance professionals.

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Cyber Insurance

  • Thu 08 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Dan Hole

Cyber risk is a growing issue for all businesses, so brokers and insurers need to understand the risks and insurance cover available.

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Birmingham CPD & Pub Quiz Networking Evening

  • Thu 01 May 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Eighteen

Are you a newer member of the insurance or claims profession looking to expand your industry knowledge and networking circle? Join CILA’s Future Focus Committee for an engaging one-hour CPD session focused on “Surge & Mental Resilience” After the learning, even more fun begins! Stick around for a lively pub quiz and networking social, perfect for getting to know fellow professionals in a relaxed setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet others at a similar stage in their careers, share experiences, and grow your professional network.

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BII Annual General Meeting followed by Networking and meet the Council

  • Wed 30 Apr 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Eighteen

To all members of The Birmingham Insurance Institute, you're invited to our annual AGM. Hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members. Stay to meet the council and network with industry colleagues whilst enjoying wonderful views over our city.

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How Liability can arise in tort

  • Fri 25 Apr 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar, presented by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will in Alan's usual plain English way provide an overview of the law of tort.

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Fair value – can this ever be achieved?

  • Wed 16 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Branko Bjelobaba, Branko Ltd

This talk looks at what it is fair value, why are we struggling and whether pricing professionals are to blame or if institutionalised greed comes first - we all have a moral duty to our customers and what we do has a huge societal impact - how do we ensure our actions help rather than hinder?

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Patto's story - lessons in building resilience

  • Thu 10 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Andrew Patterson

Andrew Patterson is a former professional cricketer whose life took an unexpected turn when diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a condition that left him confined to a wheelchair. His inspirational story is one of perseverance, adapting to new realities and not giving up.

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Employers Liability, Public Liability and Products Liability overview

  • Wed 02 Apr 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar looks at providing an overview of the essential insurance covers of employers liability, public liability and products liability, what these policies cover and how a client could become legally liable.

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Birmingham Insurance Institute Annual Dinner

  • Thu 27 Mar 7:30 pm – 2:00 am
  • The Grand Hotel

**SOLD OUT** The Birmingham Insurance Institute Annual Dinner returns to The Grand Hotel in Birmingham.

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The risks associated with lithium batteries

  • Thu 13 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session is designed to draw the underwriter’s and broker’s attention to the risks associated with lithium batteries and why rating and wording alterations may be needed to counter this growing problem

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Drone Insurance

  • Tue 25 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM

The session provides a comprehensive exploration into the safe operation of drones and the relevant insurance, risk and regulatory issues.

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How liability rates will significantly fall in 2025 due to the recent Ogden rate reduction

  • Mon 20 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

The Ogden rate may sound an obscure thing, but it has massive implications both positively and negatively on liability settlements. All brokers, underwriters and claims staff should have a good understanding of the Ogden rate in order to explain rating changes to policyholders and understand why large liability claims will now be reducing.

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The problem with Reg Data and how to solve it

  • Tue 03 Dec 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    • Jeremy Green, My Reg Data
    • Alexandra Vind, Chapter House Wealth Management Director of Beginnings

In this webinar, Jeremy and Alexandra will guide you through an example, demonstrating how software can simplify the process of completing a RegData return.

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F1 Arcade Christmas Social and Networking

  • Thu 28 Nov 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for our Christmas social and networking event at F1 Arcade, Birmingham

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