Links

The Insurance Institute of Manchester has links with many other organisations, some of which are listed here as they may be useful for our members.

Virgin Giving Charity Page: During 2021/2022 we are continuing to raise money for charity via various events. All money raised will be split 50/50 between The Insurance Charities and the President's chosen charity for the year Once Upon A Smile. We have set up a Virgin Money Giving link, please donate here. All donations big or small are welcomed and go a long way!

Gibraltar Insurance Institute (GII) The newest insurance institute (GIB), now twinned with the oldest insurance institute, the Insurance Institute of Manchester (IIM) which was formed in 1873. Please click here to visit the Gibraltar website. Manchester members visiting Gibraltar for business are welcome to contact Lorraine Moberley here from our twin institute, for local guidance.

Manchester Liability Society (MLS) is a great resource for lunchtime CPD lectures in Manchester. The society is part of the Insurance Institute of Manchester's CPD programme and lectures are free to our members.

Manchester Claims Association (MCA) is a membership organisation open to Claims Managers of insurance companies, Loss Adjusters and other claims handling operations based in and around Greater Manchester. Founded eighteen years ago, the Association provides a forum for Claims Managers to discuss matters of mutual interest involving the local market, or claims handling generally. Click here to link to this site or for further information.

Manchester Law Society with 2,300 members and associated members, you're part of a strong and vibrant community for the legal profession in the Manchester region. The public use us to be signposted to the most appropriate legal assistance. As a lawyer, you become part of an organisation which promotes your profession, develops you personally with a top-drawer legal education programme, and helps your career progress as you participate in our seminars, networking and social events. Click here to link to this site or for further information.

Association of British Insurers (ABI) is the trade body for insurance companies in the UK. The Association has around 400 companies in membership. Between them, they provide around 90% of domestic insurance services sold in the UK. ABI member companies also account for almost 15 per cent of investments in the London stock market. Click here to link to this site or for further information.

The Financial Ombudsman Service the official independent expert in settling complaints between consumers and businesses providing financial services. Click here to link to this site or for further information.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is the UK 's leading general insurance organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers. BIBA membership includes 1700 regulated firms, Insurance brokers and intermediaries distribute nearly two-thirds of all UK general insurance. In 2007, insurance brokers and intermediaries generated £1.5 billion of invisible earnings and they introduce £22 billion of premium income into London 's insurance market each year. Click here for further information or to visit this site