Previous YMC events

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Strengthening your resilience as we return to a ‘new normal’

  • Wed 12 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members' Committee, The Next Generation Insurance Network (NGIN), The Insurance Disability, Ability & Wellbeing Network (iDawn) and The New Normal Charity during Mental Health Week (10 – 16 May 2021) joined forces for a panel discussion about building resilience.

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Guided Mindfulness Practice

  • Wed 12 May 8:30 am – 8:45 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Join us for the first in a series of weekly 15 minute live Guided Mindfulness Practices.

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The FCA Business Interruption Test Case - take two

  • Mon 12 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Pamela Freeland, Weightmans LLP
    • Sarah Irwin, Weightmans LLP

In this follow-up YMC webinar, Weightmans LLP considered the Supreme Court’s decision in the business interruption insurance test case, brought by the FCA (as regulator) for and on behalf of policyholders against eight insurers. The court was tasked with considering whether 21 lead policies provided cover for losses arising from COVID-19 and the government’s response to the outbreak.

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Virtual networking with the YMC

  • Thu 25 Mar 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Online event

Join the Young Members' Committee for its first online speed networking event!

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The Building Safety Bill

  • Wed 03 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members’ Committee have partnered with specialist insurance law firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Bringing your whole self to work (even when working remotely!)

  • Wed 24 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

This IIL Young Members’ Committee webinar focussed on the concept of bringing your whole self to work, whether in person or in a virtual environment. The panel discussed the diverse range of people working within the profession and encouraged thought provoking conversation around inclusion in the market.

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Horizon Scanning: what’s in store for insurers in 2021 and beyond?

  • Wed 13 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Panel discussion

The Young Members’ Committee have partnered with specialist insurance law firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Cyber criminals and claims – the changing Covid landscape

  • Thu 03 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Andrew Prendergast, CFC Underwriting
    • Tom Bennett, CFC Underwriting
    • Jim Dixon, CFC Underwriting

In this Young Members’ Committee webinar, three key members of the CFC Cyber team explored the background to the hardening Cyber market, highlighting the increase and shift in Cyber claims and ransomware variants and demonstrating business email compromise.

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The FCA business interruption test case: update and workshop

  • Wed 25 Nov 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Pamela Freeland, Weightmans LLP
    • Sarah Irwin, Weightmans LLP

The Young Members’ Committee partnered with specialist insurance firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a series of webinars with unique insights dedicated to supporting the career development and help to consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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Your personal finances - an introduction

  • Tue 10 Nov 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Angela Lloyd-Read FPFS, Connor Broadley Wealth Management

This was the first in a series of financial webinars arranged by our Young Members’ Committee. In this session, Angela Lloyd-Read, Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, introduced members to the world of financial planning through the lens of their own personal finances.

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So you want to be a CEO? Leadership and culture during the Covid–19 pandemic and beyond

  • Wed 07 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Chris Lay, Marsh UK & Ireland
    • Anthony Gruppo, Marsh Commercial
    • Ailsa King, Marsh UK & Ireland

The next instalment of the Young Members’ Committee ever popular ‘So you want to be a CEO’ series with Marsh UK & Ireland’s CEO, Chris Lay and members of his Executive team.

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Crisis Management - Response, Recovery and Future Resilience

  • Thu 23 Jul 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Implementing effective crisis management to respond and recover from disruption is crucial in the current climate. In this YMC webinar, we explored what constitutes good crisis management, some of the challenges faced by organisations and why it is so important to invest in resilience.

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Life after COVID-19

  • Wed 01 Jul 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The Young Members’ Committee partnered with specialist insurance firm, Weightmans LLP, to deliver a webinar dedicated to supporting the career development and help consider, digest and maximise the opportunities which are likely to arise in insurance in our rapidly changing world.

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YMC Virtual Quiz Night

  • Thu 28 May 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm
  • YMC event

Join the Young Members’ Committee for a virtual quiz night hosted by Steam Bar & Restaurant!

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YMC St George's Day Charity Quiz

  • Thu 23 Apr 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Steam Bar & Restaurant

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

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Networking drinks with the YMC - February 2020

  • Wed 26 Feb 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Willy's Wine Bar

Join the Young Members' Committee at its first networking drinks event of 2020!

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So you want to be a CEO?

  • Thu 30 Jan 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • The Old Library, Lloyd's
    • John Neal, Lloyd's

In association with Lloyd's. The latest instalment of the Young Members’ Committee’s ever popular ‘So you want to be a CEO?’ series had CEO of Lloyd's, John Neal, in the hot seat!

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Young Members' Winter Ball 2019

  • Fri 15 Nov 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • Old Billingsgate

The Young Members' Committee welcomed over 900 guests for another hugely successful Winter Ball on Friday 15 November 2019.

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ILS - alternative capital - a bright and sustainable future?

  • Tue 05 Nov 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Swiss Re

Our expert panel provided an uncomplicated introduction to insurance-linked securities (ILS) and insights into the future use of alternative capital in the insurance profession, particularly with regards to sustainable investment.

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Networking drinks with the YMC - September 2019

  • Wed 25 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Willy's Wine Bar

Join the Young Members' Committee at its second networking drinks event of 2019 at a brand new venue - Willy's Wine Bar!

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