Events
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The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling has been an essential and dominant aspect of human communication from the dawn of our evolution. This session draws on findings in neuroscience and psychology to explain why it is so powerful across multiple fields including leadership, organisational culture, learning and sales, and how we can leverage this knowledge with specific application to sales and client engagement
Thu 21 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates
Chair Yoga!
Do you find yourself sat at your desk for the majority of your day? Do you have a back ache or other pains that just won't go away? Do you feel stressed or lacking energy throughout the day?
If so, why not give chair yoga a try! This is an excellent way to de-stress and give your whole body a stretch whilst sat at your desk... all you need is a chair!
Wed 20 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Microsoft Teams
What causes a market cycle and are we heading into a soft market in 2024?
What causes a market cycle and are we heading into a soft market in 2024?
Hard markets usually last around a maximum of three years and this latest one started in 2020.
This presentation, delivered by Alan Chandler one of the UK’s most popular presenters, looks at what causes market cycles in the insurance industry and what is likely to occur in 2024.
Alan correctly called the hard market in 2020, providing a presentation on the seven reasons why the market would harden. Rates have now got much higher; investment returns are now at very healthy levels and underwriting in the UK looks a lot better proposition than it did back in 2020. New entrants will be attracted to the market and existing players will look to expand capacity to take advantage of the current favourable investment conditions.
Rates will not crumble over night, but Alan predicts 2024 will see a change in demand and supply, where Insurers will have to start having to fight more for business, and there will need to be a change in the way insurers operate, which may result in home working underwriters actually answering the phone to brokers!
Alan will also explore how brokers and underwriters can be successful in a softening market. Brokers have a fiduciary duty, and this means insurers cannot ask brokers to be loyal without also providing genuine benefits at renewal for the policyholder.
Whilst many people will not want to see the hard market end, history tells us it will, and not mentioning it will not stop a soft market cycle starting. This presentation will equip you for the change in the market that is on its way.
Thu 07 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Chandler,
The Insurance Institute of Liverpool Annual Dinner 2024
The Insurance Institute of Liverpool are pleased to confirm their Annual Dinner Black Tie Dinner, this year sponsored by Sedgwick Loss Adjusters, will be taking place in the Crowne Plaza on the 1st March 2024.
We can promise you the usual high standard of food and service from the excellent staff at the Crowne Plaza, as well as entertainment from our speaker Jim Burke - former loss adjuster, turned comedian.
The evening will commence with a drinks reception from 6.30pm, with dinner being called around 7.15pm.
Fri 01 Mar 7:15 pm – 11:59 pm
Jim Burke,
Building Confidence and Shifting State
Many people believe that their emotional state is entirely dictated by external factors over which they have no control. For example, how often do we hear people say, ‘You make me angry/happy/sad’? In the workplace many develop and unconscious strategies that affect their emotional state and significantly affect their performance; typical examples include making telephone calls – particularly cold calls – and presenting or speaking in public. This empowering session shows delegates how to take control of their emotional state, shifting to the best possible state to achieve highly successful outcomes at work and at home.
Thu 22 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates
Improving Your Personal Brand with the Assistance of the CII & PFS
The session will provide insights into the benefits of being a member and how it can be the focal point of your career progression in your chosen profession by offering a host of learning materials , resources and advice that can help you throughout your career, with particular emphasis on development of your personal brand.
Tue 13 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Phil Turner, Chartered Insurance Institute