Forthcoming events

All forthcoming events

Reinsurance, Including how Reinsurance Premiums Affect the Price Charged to Policyholders.

  • Tue 17 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

Reinsurance can change the pricing and covered offered to all policyholders and that is why it is essential that all brokers, underwriters, and claims staff have a basic overview of how reinsurance operates. This webinar will be presented by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular speakers in the UK. Alan will explain why reinsurance is so essential, the different types of reinsurance and how reinsurance can significantly affect policyholder’s premium and cover.

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Whisky & Beer Tasting

  • Thu 19 Feb 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen

Join the IIB Social Committee for a fun evening sampling & pairing whisky & beer. Whisky & Beer Pairing Experience - where two wonderful worlds collide… Delight and surprise your senses with a variety of distinctively different whiskies, each paired to an amazing craft beer, whilst learning the subtleties of each brewing technique, the beers and the whiskies. ​Try 5 different whiskies and beers - there’s nibbles and a meal included too!

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How to set Correct Business Interruption Sums Insured

  • Tue 10 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

Presented by Alan Chandler, one of the UK's most popular insurance presenters. Alan will take this opportunity to run through how business interruption insurance should be correctly set up. Alan will lift the myths away from Bi and show how, in his easy-to-understand style, you can get this cover on a correct footing going forward.

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The IIB Grand Prix 2026

  • Thu 12 Mar 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • TeamSport Go Karting Bristol

Do you like living in the fast lane? Maybe you see yourself as the next Hamilton or Verstappen and want to drive to survive. If any of the above apply to you, why not sign up to the second annual Insurance Institute of Bristol Grand Prix. Challenge last year's victors or defend your title! Come along and enjoy 2x15 minute driving sessions and exclusive use of the track, as well as champagne finish and pizza. £5 deposit returnable for a celebratory post-race drink. So sign up today to find out who's the fasted insurance professional in the South West!

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The Insurance Institute of Bristol Annual Charity Dinner 2026

  • Fri 20 Mar 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • Lansdown Suite, Ashton Gate Stadium

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Ashton Gate Stadium on 20 March 2026, for our annual Charity Dinner! Experience a night of elegance and philanthropy, featuring a 3-course dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring speeches from guest speakers who are making a difference. Dress to impress while supporting the NSPCC. Don’t miss out on this glamorous and prestigious night—secure your table now and be part of something extraordinary!

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Gin Tasting

  • Thu 02 Apr 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Bristol Dry Gin

- Exclusively for Insurance Institute of Bristol members: take over Bristol’s most awarded gin distillery. - Kick off with a beautifully garnished gin & tonic as our expert distiller guides you through five artisanal, small-batch gins. - Enjoy two hours of laid-back, yet insightful tasting—mixers and non-alcoholic spirits included. - Limited to 35 seats at The Rummer Hotel (BS1 1JH), so secure your spot fast. - All this for just £5pp—RSVP now to raise a glass with your IIB community!

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Claims Handling in Commercial Insurance

  • Thu 09 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

This webinar delivered by Alan Chandler one of the leading presenters in the UK, looks at what a claims handler in Commercial insurance would look for in the event of a claim. The webinar explores the importance of early notification of claim by the policyholder, what information a claims handler will typically seek and when they will use an outsourcer. The presentation will also explore both the insured and insurers obligations in respect of a claim and why insurers must settle promptly.

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