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RESCHEDULED: Mindfulness Programme 2024: Rest Into Gravity

  • Fri 17 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

This event has been rescheduled from 10th May 2024. This is the fourth of twelve Mindfulness Programme sessions we have for you in 2024. It will last approximately 30-45 minutes and include a practice such as meditation. Participants will also be provided with guidance on how to bring mindfulness into their daily lives.

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PFS Essential skills for the modern financial planner

  • Thu 16 May 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Manchester Art Gallery
    • Phil Bray, The Yardstick Agency
    • Ed Darling, Project Charisma
    • Andy Nash, M&G Wealth
    • Lisa Webster, AJ Bell

On behalf of the PFS Greater Manchester Regional Committee, we invite you to our inaugural event. The event will explore the vital skills you need to thrive: High level communication and brand development together with technology that adds efficiency to your business.

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MCA Annual Dinner

  • Fri 10 May
  • Manchester Hall

The Manchester Claims Association Annual Dinner is being held at Manchester Hall (Roof top Terrace) on Friday 10 May 2024. This is a fantastic social event in the legal calendar to invite your guests along to enjoy a fabulous informal evening at a great venue with live music from A Few Good Men. If you would like to book a table, then please complete the booking form which can be found on our website and follow the booking instructions.

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Football Tournament 2024

  • Fri 26 Apr 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Lucozade Powerleague

It's back! The fiercest football competition in Europe, bar none!

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In-person CPD and AGM: The Future of Cyber Risks

  • Thu 25 Apr 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Manchester Art Gallery
    • John Batty, Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited
    • Mathew Prentice, HSB Engineering Insurance
    • Sam Cheshire, Gallagher
    • Nigel Collins, McLarens
    • Ambre Cross, Clyde & Co

In the world of cyber, the risks are constantly evolving. ChatGPT and other AI software are now commonplace in many businesses, including within insurance and financial services. Join us for a panel session, led by John Batty, to hear from an insurer, broker, loss adjuster and a lawyer who will share their recent experiences to forecast how the risks and their thoughts on how the cyber market will evolve and how the insurance market and clients will respond. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.

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Annual General Meeting 2024

  • Thu 25 Apr 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Manchester Art Gallery

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2024 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Book your place today.

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NEW DATE Mindfulness Programme 2024: The 4 Bs of Breath

  • Fri 19 Apr. 12:00 pm

Our industry can be fast-paced and often stressful in nature. This program will be a great opportunity for participants to benefit from overall well-being whether it be within the workplace, or on a personal level.

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Young Broker Day Networking Drinks in Manchester

  • Thu 18 Apr 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Revolucion de Cuba

The IIM is delighted to support BIBA and iCAN with the promotion of the Young Broker Networking Drinks. Join us on Thursday 18th April from 5pm for networking drinks at Revolucion de Cuba. This event is free and an opportunity for you to meet like-minded young insurance professionals before Young Broker Day.

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Webinar: Improving Your Personal Brand

  • Wed 17 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Phil Turner, Chartered Insurance Institute

Phil Turner, The Business Development Executive at the Chartered Insurance Institute will be holding a session aimed at assisting existing and new members to improve their personal brand. This session will provide insights into the benefits of being a CII member and how it can be the focal point of your career progression by offering a host of learning materials , resources and advice, with particular emphasis on development of your personal brand.

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Understanding Dementia and how you can support people affected by it

  • Tue 16 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Jo Maylon, Dementia Friend

Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.

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"The changing face of the property landscape in Manchester"

  • Mon 15 Apr 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • DAC Beachcroft Office
    • Marcus Dixon, JLL
    • Richard Wharton, JLL
    • Rhys Evans, JLL

This session will provide an overview of the Manchester property market from a residential, office and occupier perspective led by 3 experts on the topic. This session will have the option to attend via webinar or in person, please note there will be limited number of spaces for in person attendees.

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Insurance Institute of Manchester Leadership Programme 2024

  • Fri 12 Apr. 12:00 pm

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is offering you the chance to join a leadership programme to help you develop your career. Over 6 months from May 2024, successful applicants will attend 9 workshops, the dates will be announced in advance and each will be face to face and half day.

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Webinar: Insurance Careers of the Future

  • Thu 04 Apr. 10:00 am
    • Samantha Ridgewell, Empower Development

Historically, the landscape of insurance has been slow to change, but with hybrid working and younger generations the workforce is changing faster than ever. In this session we will take a look back at how the traditional ways of working have influenced the culture within insurance and how this contrasts to the ways of working post-pandemic and further into the future.

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Webinar: “Insuring UK building projects – a guide to protecting the owner”

  • Thu 28 Mar. 1:00 pm
    • Mike Carolan Dip CII, Renovation Underwriting Limited
    • Natalia Child – LLB Hons, ACII, Renovation Underwriting Limited

An introduction to the insurance requirements of JCT Contracts for UK building projects and how to protect the property owner with JCT compliant insurance.

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'Let's Play Darts!'

  • Wed 27 Mar 5:15 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Flight Club

In the first of a series of regular informal events, the Insurance Institute of Manchester welcomes you to join us on our first social gathering of the year at Flight Club, Manchester.

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In person event: Breaking Barriers - Panel Discussion & Networking

  • Wed 20 Mar 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • KPMG

We are running this event in partnership with iCAN, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network. Celebrate International Women's Month with iCAN in Manchester. A brilliant networking opportunity, join us for an inspiring panel featuring accomplished leaders from insurance, consulting and sport. Our panelists will share their journeys, insights and experiences navigating their careers and leading the way in their fields. The event will be opened by our president, Sandra McDonald.

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Postponed: Mindfulness Programme 2024: The 4 Bs of Breath

  • Fri 15 Mar 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Postponed. Please accept our apologies, the session will not take place on 15th March as planned and will be rescheduled. Our industry can be fast-paced and often stressful in nature. This program will be a great opportunity for participants to benefit from overall well-being whether it be within the workplace, or on a personal level.

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PFS XCHANGE: Later Life Planning Conundrums - Manchester

  • Thu 14 Mar 8:45 am – 4:35 pm
  • Old Trafford Football Club

We are excited to invite you to register for the first series of new-style PFS XCHANGE events taking place in 2024. These events will be bigger with more topics relevant to a greater range of roles in our profession.

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World Sleep Day

  • Wed 13 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The "Sleep Well" workshop delves into the vital role of quality sleep for health and wellbeing. Exploring the science of sleep, understand its impact on physical and mental health, and acquire practical tips for healthier sleep habits.

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In person event: LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

  • Thu 22 Feb 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Vimto Sculpture

This event will be hosted by Link Up North, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a fascinating walking tour of Manchester. We’ll be meeting at the iconic Vimto Sculpture, M1 3BU, at 17:30. Our expert tour guide will lead us to various sites of historical significance to our community. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, concluding at Kampus, just opposite Canal St. Afterward, we’ll cap off the evening with some refreshments and networking. Tickets are available for just £12.00.

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