Forthcoming events

This month

Get Your Shuffle On - Social Event

  • Thu 16 Oct 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Electric Shuffle

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 .

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MCA and IIM - Half Day Mock Trial

  • Tue 21 Oct 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Friends Meeting House
    • Dr Ioannis Mavroudis
    • Brian McCluggage
    • Fraser Lindsay
    • Lee Cook
    • Jonathan Green

Join the Manchester Claims Association & The Insurance Institute of Manchester for an engaging and informative event where industry experts will share their knowledge and insights on various topics, including FND (Functional neurologic disorder) and a mock JSM (Joint Settlement Meeting).

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IIM Council Meeting 23.10.25

  • Thu 23 Oct 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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CII Revision Sessions Part 1 and 2

  • Fri 24 Oct 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Online
    • Adrian Toomey, Intuition Training Limited

Are you currently studying the Cert CII IF1 and need some extra revision help? Sign up for our two part half day study sessions. Part 1 - 24th October 2025 - 09:30 - 12:30 and Part 2 - 7th November 2025 - 09:30 - 12:30. You must attend both sessions!

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All forthcoming events

North West Conference

  • Thu 13 Nov 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • 1877 Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium

Following last year's successful event, we're delighted to announce the North West Conference will be returning for 2025, and booking is now open!

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IIM Annual Dinner 2025

  • Fri 14 Nov. 6:00 pm
  • Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Marc Hargreaves, President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester is delighted to announce that our Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 14th November at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Join us for a packed evening with entertainment, a three course dinner and plenty of laughs with our after dinner entertainment supporting Henshaws charity.

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IIM Bitesize: Negotiating and Influencing – a sustainable model

  • Wed 19 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

Building rapport and using it for successful negotiations is vital. Join us to learn about ‘outcome thinking’, how to use perceptual positions, accessing resourceful states, framing strategies, non- zero-sum outcomes and other negotiation tips and guidelines.

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HOLD: In Person Event: Being a leader (without managing people)

  • Thu 27 Nov.
    • Caroline Hickey

Myth busting the common misconception that in order to be a leader, you have to be a people manager. This engaging workshop hosted by Caroline Hickey will guide you through the six ways we can show up as leaders in our teams and in our own lives. Location - TBC

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IIM Council Meeting 03.12.25

  • Wed 03 Dec 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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Henshaws Carols by Candlelight

  • Sun 14 Dec. 6:00 pm
  • Manchester Cathedral

Celebrate the festive season, sing along with us and help us to raise life changing funds this Christmas. Join Henshaws on the 14th December 2025 at 6pm at Manchester Cathedral.

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IIM Council Meeting 15.01.26

  • Thu 15 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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Save the Date: IIM Bitesize Renters' Rights Bill

  • Thu 22 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
  • Clyde & Co
    • Matthew Lowry, Clyde & Co

Save the date for the first in our 2026 IIM Bitesize programme: Renters' Rights Bill. Date 22nd January from 12:00 until 13:15 at the Clyde & Co offices in Manchester. Speaker: Matthew Lowry - Legal Director at Clyde & Co.

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Save the Date: 5 things you need to know to set yourself up for career success in 2026

  • Thu 29 Jan – Thu 29 Jan

Save the date for our next Emerging Professionals event: 5 things you need to know to set yourself up for career success in 2026. Time and location TBC.

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Visual Impairment Awareness Training

  • Thu 29 Jan 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
  • Rylands Meeting Room
    • Simon Merrills, Henshaws

Hosted by the Insurance Institute of Manchester, Henshaws are committed to creating a more accessible and inclusive world for people with visual impairments. This training course is designed to educate businesses and individuals on practical ways to provide meaningful support and promote inclusivity.

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HOLD: In Person Event - Managing Your Digital Wellbeing In An Always On World

  • Thu 05 Feb 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Clyde & Co
    • Sam Flynn, Sam Flynn Social Media

Digital devices, such as smartphones, form a huge part of our day-to-day life and are brilliant tools in so many ways. They can, however, also have a negative impact on our wellbeing, and it is important that we understand how to manage our device use to avoid this.

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IIM Council Meeting 26.02.26

  • Thu 26 Feb 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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Save the Date: Manchester Walking Tour

  • Tue 17 Mar – Tue 17 Mar
    • Liam Whelan, Ecclesiastical Insurance

Save the date for this Manchester Walking Tour from Liam Whelan at Ecclesiastical Insurance! Join us on the 17th March at either 10am or 12pm. Meeting point TBC.

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IIM Council Meeting 31.03.26

  • Tue 31 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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