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IF1 Revision Day
The course will cover all the main aspects of the compulsory certificate subject IF1. We will explore: • The different types of risk, • The U.K. market place • The six insurance principles of insurable interest, duty not to misrepresent/ fair presentation of risk, indemnity, proximate cause, subrogation and contribution • The legal and regulatory aspects of insurance The course will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer who has taken thousands of people from nothing to fully ACII qualified, including training many national prize winners, so you will be getting the best possible help to pass IF1.
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Neurodiversity
Inclusive Futures is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to social mobility. It is driven by its vision to create an inclusive society where all individuals are empowered to realise the future that is right for them. Inclusive Futures supports young people to thrive in their chosen careers, and supports businesses to create inclusive work environments. This session will explore neurodiversity in the workplace.
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Preparing for Mid-Year Staff Appraisals in the Insurance Industry: EMPLOYEE’S Point of View
Often staff struggle to know what evidence to provide to their manager when they have a mid-year appraisal and as such under sell themselves. Others do not have mid-year appraisals at all unless they ask! Creating evidence of achievements against targets is a proactive task for the member of staff and this one-hour webinar, presented by Alan Chandler one of the most popular speakers in the UK, will help staff to better show case their achievements to their manager. This webinar will be delivered from an insurance industry perspective and is relevant for all staff involved in broking, underwriting or claims. Practical examples will be given in each case of what evidence of achievement could look like.
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Wellbeing Webinar: Navigating Redundancy & Rebuilding Confidence
This empowering one-hour webinar provides practical strategies and evidence-based techniques for managing the emotional impact of redundancy and rebuilding your confidence. Designed for professionals who have recently experienced job loss or are going through the redundancy process, this session will equip you with tools to navigate this challenging transition and emerge stronger. We'll explore the psychological effects of redundancy and how they can impact your mental health and self-esteem. You'll learn effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety, as well as techniques to reframe your perspective and identify new opportunities. The webinar will also cover strategies for rebuilding your professional identity, enhancing your resilience, and cultivating a growth mindset.
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Lesser Known Leadership Skills: Become a RARE Leader
Business can be highly competitive, so possessing unique skills and abilities as a leader, will help you to stand out from others, and open up new doors of opportunity for you. In this interactive and informative webinar with Michael from Kataholos, you will learn lesser known leadership skills, which can give you a unique edge.
View event detailsSocial Mobility in the Workplace
Inclusive Futures is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to social mobility. It is driven by its vision to create an inclusive society where all individuals are empowered to realise the future that is right for them. Inclusive Futures supports young people to thrive in their chosen careers, and supports businesses to create inclusive work environments. This session will explore social mobility in the workplace.
View event detailsDeveloping Future Leaders
In this interactive and informative website with Michael, you will gain a chance to develop yourself, as a future leader, in this crucial part of your leadership journey.
View event detailsLoving Leadership: The World is Ready for a New Kind of Leader
In this interactive and informative webinar with Michael from Kataholos, he will take you through his unique model of leadership, Loving Leadership.
View event detailsAnnual General Meeting 2025
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2025 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Book your place today.
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"Call my Bluff" Wine Quiz & Tasting
Join the IIB Social and NextGen Committees for an interactive wine tasting at Le Vignoble, featuring six wines. Enjoy a fun guessing game, where you'll determine the real wine description. Indulge in a tapas buffet with French cheeses, cured ham, and three seasonal dishes and a welcome drink, included for a £15 non-refundable deposit, redeemable as a Wine Card. Book your spot for this unforgettable evening!
View event detailsServant Leadership: A Unique Model for Emotionally Intelligent, Robust and Productive Relationships
In this interactive and informative webinar with Michael from Kataholos, you will gain a valuable insight into how Robert Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership model can help you.
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How Liability Rates will Significantly Fall in 2025 due to the Recent Ogden Rate Reduction
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 Insurance Institute of Bristol Annual Dinner 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Ashton Gate Stadium on 28 March 2025, for our annual Charity and Awards 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!
View event detailsWellbeing Webinar: Eating For Mental Wellness
What we eat doesn’t just affect our physical health: it can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. The relationship between our diet and our mental health is complex. However, research shows a link between what we eat and how we feel. This 1-hour webinar session will explore the relationship between what we eat, how we eat, and mental wellness. Participants will leave the session with a deeper understanding of the link between food and mood and how to establish healthier eating patterns for better mental health.
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The IIB Grand Prix 2025
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. So sign up today to find out who's the fasted insurance professional in the South West!
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The Impact of the Insurance Market Cycle
The course looks at how the insurance cycle moves and the influences the transition between hard and soft markets. As well as looking at the progress of the insurance cycle, the course will help you determine the difference between hard and soft markets, and what that means to all stakeholders involved. Finally, this one-hour course will help you determine how you thrive in a hard market, with looking at tips to handle price objections, and be able to explain the key factors in today’s climate.
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Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Social Committee of the Insurance Institute of Bristol is delighted to offer discounted seats for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Bristol Hippodrome
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How Liability can Arise in Tort
We sell many different liability insurance policies to customers every day; Motor, Employers Liability, Public Liability, Products liability, D&O, Professional Indemnity, Cyber Liability and more - what are we protecting the customers against, well it is largely being protected against being sued in the law of tort. Therefore, brokers, underwriters and claims staff alike should understand the law of tort, as failure to understand this means protections may be inadequate and a fair presentation of risk may not occur.
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iCAN Bristol – Career Boost Toolkit: Building Your Professional Map
In conjunction with the CII, you are invited to the “Professional Map” workshop, run by CII Insights Manager Vanessa Riboloni. The Workshop will help individuals at all stages of their careers with mapping their careers, understanding their technical development needs, the behaviours they need to implement and learning the framework to enhance their career growth. Networking and refreshments included!
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Climate Change and Navigating Net-Zero
Climate Change is a term we are all familiar with and with the growth of ESG and growing stakeholder expectations it is becoming synonymous with ethical and sustainable business practices. But what actually is Climate Change? And why is it relevant to businesses? In this session we will define Climate Change in simple to understand terms - breaking down the key terms and phrases which are often used interchangeably. We will explore the causes and impacts of climate change paying particular attention to why we must strive to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C and what we can do to achieve this.
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