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Online Event -Optimum Productivity and Performance at work
This session looks at how we can optimise our productivity and performance at work. We examine the modern challenges to effective productivity, and how the remote or hybrid work environment has only emphasised the need for professionals to take control of their own motivation, focus, and execution. The session will show you how only an integrated approach can support sustainable performance over time, how to ‘get into the zone’ for peak performance in the moment, and the surprising truth about what really motivates us.
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Online event - A plain English overview of understanding a commercial insurance policy wording
This one-hour webinar, presented by Alan Chandler one of the most popular presenters in the UK, looks to provide a plain English walk through what makes up an insurance policy wording. One of the learnings of the 2020 Bi and Covid-19 court battles is the fact that you ignore the construction of policy wordings at your peril. All brokers, underwriters and claims staff should have a good grasp of the component parts of an insurance policy wording and this presentation will provide this understanding.
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Face-to-Face CPD: The Outlook for the UK Economy
We are very much looking forward to having a face-to-face meeting for members - Coffee/tea and breakfast rolls will be provided! The highly interesting and fascinating presentation will provide a summary of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee's latest projection for growth and inflation in the UK. The information provided at this talk is strictly 'off the record'. To this end only attendees registered in advance will be allowed admission and the content is not for circulation after the event.
View event detailsOnline Event - Employers Liability, Public Liability and Products Liability Overview
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. The presentation will be provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, and Alan will in his usual plain English style look to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of liability insurance and why current limits of indemnity may no longer be enough.
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Online Event - Critical Thinking and Decision Making Skills
Critical thinking is an essential skill that helps us to avoid inference or assumption. Both are dangerous when advising clients or making decisions. It is essential that decisions are made, and advice is given, based on evidence, observation and logic. This session will show you how to develop your critical thinking skills resulting in the ability to make better decisions and gain confidence in sticking by the decisions you have made.
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Online Event - Commercial Property Insurance – What is actually covered in an All Risks wording?
This presentation explores what is covered in 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. Brokers use the term ‘All Risks’ every single day but rarely stop to think about the full coverage they are offering. This webinar will enable staff to get under the bonnet of an All Risks wording and have more confidence in advising on this cover going forward.
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Online Event - Inflation and the insurance considerations
This session on inflation considers what affect increasing inflation has on business insurance – what clauses and cover issues brokers and insurers need to consider for various classes of cover
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BIBA and THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF CARDIFF INVITE YOU TO A SUMMER SOCIAL!
Sponsored by Manchester Underwriting and The Insurance Institute of Cardiff, we welcome you network, socialise and catch up with old and new peers in the industry after a challenging few years.
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Online Event - The Rise of Errors and Omission Claims Against Brokers and why Broker Pi premiums are soaring
Broker Professional Indemnity premiums are in many cases doubling which reflect the fact that Pi underwriters believe the possibility of claims against brokers has never been higher. 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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Online Event - Creating and claiming value in negotiations
This masterclass in negotiation focuses on how to create and claim value in a negotiation. A critical skill in a hard market. We will look at how to ensure the negotiation does not become focused around price and premium by discussing how to create value in a negotiation through identifying interests. We will focus on how to identify distributive interests (win-lose), integrative interests (win-win) and common interests.
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Online Event - An overview of Commercial Package Insurance
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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Online Event - THE HIGHWAY CODE CHANGES 2022 AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR MOTOR INSURANCE
On 29 January 2022 some significant alterations were made to the Highway Code, known and trusted for many decades as the ‘Road Users’ Bible’. This new edition changes many common perceptions as to the rules and etiquette of the road, for instance, priorities at junctions, awareness, spacing and the creation of a ‘hierarchy’ of road users. Not only are these amendments of fundamental importance to any road user, they will undoubtedly have a bearing on many RTA liability decisions affecting everyone from pedestrians to HGV drivers.
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Online Event - Application Fraud: The Forgotten Frontline Battle
The latest ABI statistics relating to insurance fraud show a rise in application fraud and the number of detected incidents far outweigh fraudulent claims. Yet, when we talk as an industry about fraud, the focus is all too often on claims and curiously application fraud is somewhat overshadowed.
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Online Event - Directors and Officers Insurance Overview
The webinar will briefly 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. The market will harden and that is why it is essential brokers have conversations with their clients now.
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Online Event - Commercial Property Insurance - Clauses and conditions
This presentation, delivered by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will go through all the main conditions and clauses that can be found in a Commercial Property wording, what is their purpose and when should they be included. The presentation will also explore what happens if a broker fails to bring certain conditions to the attention of the policyholder and why underwriters need to think carefully about the clauses conditions they use.
View event detailsOnline Event - Public Liability - Where we are heading
Recent case law in the area of public liability has revealed some trends in the way that the courts are dealing with liability issues. An analysis of these trends is going to be very useful when we begin to look at new classes of claims likely to arise, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Barista Training Event
An informal, relaxed and practical course with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice your new skills. You do not need any specific prior knowledge. The class is taught by senior baristas and roasters and this class is aimed at both the home enthusiast who wants to increase their knowledge and skills. Cost £20pp to include buffet.
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Online Event - Resilience for Good Mental Wellbeing
Resilience is fundamental to good mental health and success in business/work and life. This webinar explores how we can all develop resilience in ourselves and in our teams. This will include practical advice and tools to help you build your and your team's resilience. The session is a mix of slides and interactive discussions designed to ensure effective learning in a short timeframe.
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Online Workshop - CII Examination Techniques
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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Online Event - Social Media Skills
Social Media and digital marketing are part of any business’s marketing strategy. Posts using images and information are powerful, but to really engage and build trust, using spoken communication: videos, podcasts and ‘Lives’ is the most powerful way to build business relationships. In this virtual workshop I will share how to be a Superstar Communicator on Social Media
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