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CPD Webinar: Policy Terms and Conditions – navigating the small print
In this webinar we cover some of the fundamentals of general insurance policy terms and conditions, emphasising their significance in the insurance industry.
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CPD Webinar: Policy Terms and Conditions – navigating the small print (1)
In this webinar we cover some of the fundamentals of general insurance policy terms and conditions, emphasising their significance in the insurance industry. Why we have these minimum knowledge requirements around them as well as the legal and regulatory framework, with a focus on effective client communication.
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CPD Webinar: Diversity in Practice: Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans (LGBT+) Communities
To round up Pride month this webinar explores the history of the LGBT+ community as well as language, terminology, discrimination and definitions. The webinar will aim to help organisations improve the services they deliver to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) people and to explore good practice for working within a context of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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CPD Webinar: The Risks Posed by Lithium Batteries
This session is designed to draw the underwriter’s and broker’s attention to the risks to property underwriters from Lithium Batteries and why rating and wording alterations may be needed to counter this growing problem.
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Boomerang! – The Power of Resilience and Teamwork
This lively and engaging presentation from Tony Dorigo, former Leeds United and England footballer and now a highly respected media personality and motivational speaker, will give insight into how Tony and many influential people that he has worked with, have overcome their own setbacks to become high achievers in their chosen fields. He will share the many lessons and techniques that can help you to achieve your own ambitions.
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Visit to Lloyds and the Insurance Museum - In Partnership with Brown & Brown UK
In partnership with Brown & Brown UK we are excited to offer members the opportunity to travel to London and have a tour of the historic Lloyds of London building and to visit the Museum of Insurance. The subsidised ticket price includes return train travel from Sheffield station to London St Pancras, an hour tour of the Lloyds building, a buffet lunch, a visit to the Insurance Museum and networking opportunities.
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CPD Webinar: Patto’s story – lessons in building resilience
Andrew Patterson is a former professional cricketer whose life took an unexpected turn when diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a condition that left him confined to a wheelchair. His inspirational story is one of perseverance, adapting to new realities, and not giving up.
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CPD Webinar: Embracing AI with compliance in mind
This webinar is designed to provide insights into the use of AI technology within general insurance firms, with a strong emphasis on compliance. It will cover AI fundamentals, its current and potential applications in the insurance sector, and the importance of adhering to regulations like GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
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Post-Retirement Planning Advice and DB & DC SSAS Seminars
Review of Retirement Income Advice landscape following FCA's recent thematic review. There will also be an overview of planning options of the DB & DC SSAS marketplace.
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CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Advanced
This is the 3rd and final part of our Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session studies claims and cases that have determined the legal interpretation of policy wordings. In doing so, it summarises and builds on the learnings of our two earlier webinars enabling policyholders/clients to operate within a highly contractual environment
View event detailsWhy underinsurance in home contents is so prevalent and practical tips/tools to address it
Underinsurance is a major issue in the industry – many reports suggest that around 2/3 of homes are underinsured. Unfortunately, the same is often true for the contents in those homes. Why is this, and what can insurers and brokers do about it?
View event detailsCPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Intermediate
This is the second part of 3 in our Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session examines how the standard Joint Contracts Tribunal contract has influenced the Contractors' insurance product, where and to whom the building contract imposes responsibility for insurance and the main classes affected
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CPD Webinar: Farm Essentials
The farming and agriculture industry has quite a unique requirement when it comes to insurance. There is material damage, livestock, farming equipment, various degrees of liability, environmental facts, the list goes on! The purpose of this course is to get an understanding of the risks associated with this industry, and how insurance policies provide the cover.
View event detailsAnnual General Meeting 2025
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2025 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.
View event detailsCPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Introduction
This is the first of our 3 Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session examines Contract Works policies and what they cover, what are the main cover issues (including defect exclusions) and the information brokers need to place the cover
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CPD Webinar: The changing Ogden rate and how it will reduce liability premiums
How liability rates will significantly fall from January 2025 due to the recent Ogden rate reduction? The Ogden rate is used by courts to increase or decrease large personal injury liability claims. It was one of the main reasons why the market went so hard in recent years when the rate started loading liability settlements, and it will be one of the man reasons why we will now go into a softer market due to the fact it will start discounting liability settlements from 10 January 2025. This presentation will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, and he will explain what the Ogden rate is and how it affects liability settlements
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CPD Webinar: READING, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING LAWS
The study and practice of law is often considered difficult because of the sheer volume of information that needs to be read, understood and applied, whether in a case study for a professional exam or as part of providing advice to a client.
View event detailsCPD Webinar: READING, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING LAWS
The study and practice of law is often considered difficult because of the sheer volume of information that needs to be read, understood and applied, whether in a case study for a professional exam or as part of providing advice to a client.
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Winter Social Gathering - 12 December 2024
Celebrate the end of the year with your fellow professionals, CII and PFS members and professional contacts are invited to informal drinks at the Beer Engine pub (near Waitrose) from 4pm, followed by meal at Saigon68 restaurant on London Road, Sheffield at 7pm. Please book to reserve your place at the restaurant.
View event detailsPost-budget Pension and Taxation Review
Wash-up session arranged to cover key changes to pensions and estate planning taxation announced at the budget on 30th October. Speakers include Stephen McPhillips (Dentons Pensions) and Ashley Waldron (Octopus Investments).
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