Events
Forthcoming events

The Power of Questions
‘The wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions.’ Claude Levi-Strauss. Asking the right questions of ourselves, as much as of others, is one of the keys to success in our business and personal lives. This virtual training programme helps us to understand why questions are so important and how powerful they can be in leading us to the outcomes we want to achieve. This type of learning is applicable at all levels across the insurance industry, whether in sales, negotiation, claims, underwriting, broking or simply working collaboratively in teams or meetings.
Wed 08 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas and Associates

The Power of Networking
Networking has massive benefits to individuals and organisations on multiple levels. This session emphasises a professional and structured approach to networking; exploring overall networking strategy, how to optimise results from specific events, and pays particular attention to networking for sales. It gives delegates the tools and insight to raise their networking game and reap the rewards for themselves and their employers.
Wed 15 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas and Associates

The Power of Listening
‘Nature hath given [us] one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.’ Epictetus [Ancient Greek philosopher]. Many of us merely ‘hear’ and fail to really ‘listen’. Effective listening can have a profound effect on all our interpersonal relationships at work and home. In this session Nick Thomas brings together his expertise from the worlds of sales and coaching to help improve awareness of the importance of effective listening, and some key skills and tools to improve performance in multiple different environments.
Wed 22 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas and Associates
Previous events

The risks associated with lithium batteries - Rerun
Due to technical issues, we are rerunning the session - Lithium-ion batteries were first mass-produced in the early 1990s, and they are performing a key role in the move away from reliance upon fossil fuels. However, using lithium to store energy presents a new set of risks to property underwriters. This session is designed to draw the underwriter’s and broker’s attention to these risks and why rating and wording alterations may be needed to counter this growing problem.
Thu 10 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas and Associates

Cambridge Summer Roadshow
Precision planning & protection perfection
How well are your clients able to articulate their financial goals?
When did you last go back to basics and consider how protection features in your clients’ plans?
Research shows that initially clients often don’t really know what their goals are. As financial advisers, you need to work closely with them to really explore their goals before building a precise plan which will deliver for their long-term future.
Tue 17 Jun 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Cambridge Belfry
Annual 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.
Thu 22 May 5:00 pm
The Rupert Brooke

Drone Insurance
This is an emerging class of insurance driven by the increasing use of drones by businesses.
The session provides a comprehensive exploration into the safe operation of drones and the relevant insurance, risk and regulatory issues.
Tue 06 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Tickner, Nick Thomas and Associates

Re-Run! Advanced Construction Risks
Following a technical glitch on our last session, we're pleased to rerun Advanced Construction Risks!
This session examines how the standard Joint Contracts Tribunal contract has influenced the Contractors' insurance product, where and to whom the building contract imposes responsibility for insurance and the main classes affected
Tue 25 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas and Associates

How to set correct business interruption sums insured in a high inflation world
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.
Wrong advice relating to business interruption accounts for the second highest cause of professional indemnity claims against brokers. Many Bi policies are set up incorrectly throughout the UK and a lot of this results from lack of good clear client advice. It does not help that the term Gross profit in the insurance world means something different from Gross Profit in the accounting world.
Thu 13 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan Chandler,