Events
Forthcoming events

Charity Golf Day
Join Henshaws for a brilliant day of golf, competition, and connection all in support of people living with visual impairments and a range of disabilities. Your participation helps Henshaws empower individuals to lead confident, independent lives.
Wed 17 Sep 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Rudding Park Golf Course

Webinar: IIM Bitesize: Martyns Law
After receiving Royal Asset and officially becoming law on 3rd April businesses now have 24 months implementation period to prepare for the Act to come into force in 2027. We will review the requirements of the Act, the impact on the insurance industry and risk management support.
Tue 23 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Kim Alcock LLM ACII FCILA AInstLM, McLarens

Women's Health Event
This session is designed for anyone with an interest in women’s health; offering practical, evidence-based insights into what, how, and when we eat can impact our health from adolescence through later life. So, while the main spotlight might be on women, the information we’ll share will benefit anyone looking to optimise their health, energy, and overall well-being through the power of food.
Tue 23 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sally Ashworth, Healthful You

In Person Event: Take control of your career development
This in person event, hosted by Caroline Hickey, explores navigating decision paralysis, the pressure to make the ‘right’ career decision and reframes the process of career development to make it feel easier and more accessible.
Food and drink will be provided, so come ready to learn, connect, and enjoy!
Thu 25 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Caroline Hickey,

Hybrid Event - Examining a Construction Project – who insures what and when?
This seminar will look at the risks and policies which might arise before, during and after a construction project. Hosted jointly by Kennedys and First Underwriting to provide the perspective from a legal and underwriting point of view, this promises to be an exciting event
Wed 01 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Liam Greene, First Underwriting

Get Your Shuffle On - Social Event
The Insurance Institute of Manchester social committee are delighted to bring this new event to the calendar, as those nights draw in, and the cold weather hits, you’ll be all snuggly warm in our dedicated area munching on tasty pizza and drinking a chilled beverage, all whilst playing shuffle board and mingling with like minded people from our wonderful industry. Click to register you interest now .
Thu 16 Oct 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Electric Shuffle
Previous events

Webinar: Superstar Communicator - Customer Care Skills
Customer care is essential for any business and should be central to any planning and delivery. Clients and customers are no longer loyal to one business unless you treat them well. And communication is key to this. In this virtual workshop I show you how to show you value your customers through excellent customer care skills – the Superstar Communicator way.
Wed 10 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Susan Heaton-Wright, SuperStar Communicator

Suicide Awarness
Joins us for this Suicide Awareness workshop taking place during Suicide Awareness week. David Cain is a suicide survivor and will take you on a journey of discovery around the topic. Using real life stories and up to date statistics this workshop will provide clear and useful life saving techniques for all in attendance. There are a lot of misconceptions, false narrative, and uneducated discussions online around Suicide, David brakes the taboo and soundbites and provides a real world, human approach to prevention through connection.
Wed 10 Sep 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
David Cain,
Link Up North - Manchester Conference
LINK Up North, in conjunction with DAC Beachcroft, welcome you to a free half-day conference at DAC Beachcroft's new Manchester office.
Diversity, equality and inclusion, and in particular the LGBTQ+ community, has found itself unnecessarily in the spotlight in recent years. The aim of this mini-conference aims to invigorate and motivate the community and those tasked with ensuring inclusivity and equality in their organisations.
Tue 09 Sep 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Darren Knight, George House Trust
IIM Council Meeting
This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.
Thu 04 Sep 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

March with Pride – Join IIM at Manchester Pride 2025!
The Insurance Institute of Manchester (IIM) is proud to walk in the Manchester LGBTQ+ Pride Parade on Saturday 23rd August 2025 – and we want YOU with us!
Click the Book Now link for more information and register for a ticket.
Sat 23 Aug. 12:00 pm

Webinar: IIM Bitesize: The Impact of Climate Change on Subsidence
An opportunity to hear from an expert in Subsidence and the impact that the change in climate is having on this type of peril.
Fri 22 Aug 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Craig Fookes, Innovation Group