Forthcoming events

This month

Commercial Package Insurance

  • Wed 22 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar will provide a practical look into the various sections of a typical commercial package insurance policy, what is covered and what protection a commercial customer actually obtains, so that brokers, underwriters and claims staff alike can be confident when explaining the different sections of cover.

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BIBA Dinner Lottery

  • Thu 23 Oct – Wed 01 Oct

Attending "NextGen Events" in October will enter you into the lottery to be offered a place at the BIBA West of England Dinner 2025 at The Bristol Habour Hotel! We have 9 seats available and attendees will be contacted by email on 19/10/2025 if they have won a place. Attendance must be confirmed by 20/10/2025 or your place will go to someone else There are 5 events happening in October prior to this one and for each one you attend you get one "lottery ticket". The dinner includes a 3 course meal along with half a bottle of wine and of course some excellent company and a chance to network and meet some amazing people! The dress code is black tie!

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Understanding the Basics of Regulation in the UK Insurance Industry

  • Tue 28 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar looks to provide an overview of the history of regulation within the UK insurance industry, who are the main regulators, how do they regulate and why regulation is so essential.

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Public Speaking & Communicating with Impact with Ed Darling

  • Tue 28 Oct 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Armada House
    • Ed Darling, Project Charisma

Beat nerves, build confidence, and step-up as a charismatic speaker in your space. In this high-impact training on public speaking skills for insurance professionals, you’ll learn the fundamentals of professional communication — including practical skills to speak with clarity, connect authentically, and communicate your value.

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NextGen FInale - Sixes Networking Social

  • Thu 30 Oct 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Sixes Bristol

As we round out NextGen month, join us for an evening of networking, food, drinks and cricket! Step into the nets, grab a bat and face down a virtual pro bowler hurling a very real ball at you. As fast as 75mph. You’re batting to beat your colleagues, who are standing by with burgers and cocktails in hand. All you have to do is blast it. Sixes can cater for all abilities, from those who have never stepped foot into a batting cage, to those who declare themselves world class! Only 30 Spots available, reserve youtr place now for a £5 deposit, redeemable as a welcome drink on arrival. Food will be provided.

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All forthcoming events

From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust

  • Wed 05 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Anne Stunell
    • Branko Bjelobaba

Despite their achievements, many women struggle with lack of confidence in their abilities. This empowering and reflective session helps women reflect on their inner critic, manage self-doubt, and build a foundation of lasting self trust. Rooted in coaching psychology and designed for the realities of corporate life, the workshop enables participants to recognise their strengths, reframe limiting beliefs, and navigate change with confidence and calm. A must for those who experience imposter feelings, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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Financial Awareness

  • Thu 06 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

Understanding clients’ accounts has never been more important for brokers and underwriters alike, with tremendous scrutiny now being put on clients' accounts, so account executives, account handlers and underwriters will need to understand the main terminology.

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Wellbeing Webinar: Men's Mental Health

  • Thu 13 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jay Unwin, Mental Health in Business

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.

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Ten Pin Networking 2025

  • Thu 13 Nov 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • The Lanes

Fancy yourself Bristol's Best Bowler? Want to bowl over your colleagues with your networking and karaoke skills? Join us on 13 November for our bowling and karaoke night. £5 deposit redeemable for 2 drinks tokens.

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Confident Influence: Speaking Up & Being Heard

  • Fri 14 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Lisa Bridge
    • Branko Bjelobaba

This energising, practical session helps finance and insurance professionals build real confidence when speaking – whether it’s presenting to clients, running a meeting, contributing in senior conversations, or gaining self confidence in social situations to move up the career ladder. Using proven techniques from stagecraft, presenting and performance, you’ll learn how to manage nerves, hold space, and speak with impact – in person or online.

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Directors and Officers Insurance in Plain English

  • Tue 18 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

The webinar will explain the history of D&O and how the D&O marketplace is changing dramatically due to the economy. The sad fact is that many businesses will struggle badly over the next few years and lots of redundancies will have to be made. This will result in a sharp spike in both Directors and Officers and Employment Liability Practices claims. It should also be noted that many more directors are being sued in recent times individually and that the amount of HSE prosecutions have trebled against individual directors since 2015.

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M92 Business and Finance Revision Day

  • Wed 26 Nov 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This intensive revision session is designed to help you develop your exam technique and knowledge for the M92 Insurance Business and Finance module. Led by one of the UK's foremost insurance trainers, Alan Chandler Chartered Insurer, the syllabus will be explained in plain English with practical examples.

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Wellbeing Webinar: Digital Boundaries

  • Tue 02 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Steve Heath, Mental Health in Business

This webinar explores the impact of constant digital connectivity on mental health and provides strategies for creating a healthier relationship with technology in both personal and professional life.

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Household Insurance - Dealing with Under Insurance

  • Wed 03 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar, delivered by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, examines the challenge of making sure household policyholders avoid under insurance. Where the insured has to provide a building sum insured, less than 40% of policyholders in the UK get this correct, we can therefore see there is a major issue of under insurance.

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Christmas Networking Quiz 2025

  • Thu 04 Dec 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Armada House

The IIB invites you to our Christmas Quiz, followed by our Winter Networking Event. There will be, prizes, canapes and live music - we look forward to seeing you there! £5 deposit redeemable as a welcome drink.

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Commercial Property Insurance – What is Actually Covered by an All Risks Wording?

  • Wed 10 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This presentation explores what is covered by an 'All risks' Commercial Property wording which is not as wide as the title suggests! Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK explores how each peril covered could actually cause a loss and what is excluded under each peril.

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Mitigating Broker E&O's

  • Thu 18 Dec 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This presentation will explore why the number of errors and omission claims against brokers are on the increase and how these can potentially be mitigated.

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Commercial Property Insurance – Clauses and Conditions

  • Thu 15 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online

This webinar will cover the main clauses and conditions found in a Commercial All Risks wording. Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will explore why clauses can be important in adding or clarifying cover and why conditions must be carefully observed by the policyholder. Target audience: brokers, underwriters, claims staff and loss adjusters, plus anyone taking the diploma subject M93 commercial property and Bi.

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Cii Examination Techniques

  • Tue 20 Jan 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This three-hour workshop (which will include a break) will aid all those who are taking CII or PFS examinations. It is a generic overview delivered by Alan Chandler, who is one of the most popular insurance presenters in the UK, and who has been both tutor and examiner for many different CII subjects.

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Padel Tournament

  • Thu 29 Jan 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Rocket Padel Bristol

🔥 Get ready for an action-packed Padel Tournament on 29 January 2026! 🎾 Just £15 gets you entry, pizza, drinks, balls, and expert coaching. 🍕 Fuel up, compete, and enjoy the social vibes all evening. 🏓 No racket? No problem – hire one at the venue for just £3. ⚡ Spaces are limited – grab your spot now and don’t miss the fun!

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