Forthcoming events
This month
AF4 (Investment Planning) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 18th & Friday 19th September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the two AF4 preparation days aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The course is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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JO5 (Pension Income Options) Pre Exam Training, Monday 22nd September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the JO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Hygge Associates event - Menopause Awareness
For years, menopause has been a taboo topic, especially in the workplace. However, it is a natural phase that many women will experience. Three out of four menopausal people will experience symptoms, with one in four having very problematic symptoms. Menopause can potentially impact everyone and should be a topic we all know about.
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PFS Brighton Autumn Roadshow
Wealth and cashflow planning helping clients visualise their future Our Autumn Roadshows will focus on the intrinsically linked topics of cashflow and wealth planning. We’ll also cut to the chase on exactly how AI is already driving real efficiencies within advice firms.
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Confidence at any age
Do you believe that a lack of confidence is holding you back? Is it stopping you from being the best version of yourself at work or outside? Perhaps you may be a new starter; seeking promotion to a management role; a new parent; re-entering the workplace after a break; experiencing menopause; considering retirement – the possibilities are endless. Whatever your life stage, it’s never too late to turn the situation around proactively. This workshop will help you to discover that confidence is not an elusive mystical art but a mindset that can be acquired and built upon.
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RO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 1st October 2025 - On Line Distance Learning
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO6 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. This intensive workshop will work through the case studies that will be examined in the October 2025 sitting. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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A Day in the Life of an Insurer - RSA
Would you like a ‘peek behind the curtain’ of one of the world's longest-serving insurance companies? For one day only, RSA are inviting you in to see what a day looks like at one of the big insurers. Whether you are a recent graduate considering your next steps, early into your insurance career or a more experienced member already working in the world of insurance, there is a huge amount to take away from this immersive and interactive day at RSA’s Horsham office. During this intimate and engaging session you'll hear from senior members of staff about their professional journeys and gain an understanding of key business functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Operations/Change Transformation, and Business Development. This event is a unique opportunity to seek advice from those who have been there and done it, to hear about others' experiences, ask questions, and network with other new professionals. This event has been arranged by the Insurance Institute of Sussex NextGen Committee and is also open to attendance by non-members. *Please note that RSA are kindly funding this event. The £5 booking fee is to encourage attendance and 100% of this shall be donated to UK Youth which is RSA's partner charity (https://www.ukyouth.org/).
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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Men's Mental Health in the Workplace
This new-for-2025 session is designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by men in the workplace. It draws on evidence-based approaches and MHIB’s commitment to reducing stigma and fostering positive mental health cultures. The session will explore the barriers men encounter in seeking support, the impact of traditional gender norms, and practical strategies for building resilience and wellbeing. Participants will also gain insights into recognising signs of distress in themselves and others, learn how to initiate supportive conversations, and access resources to maintain long-term mental health.
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Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference
Our next annual Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference will be taking place at Lingfield Park Resort. This conference, hosted jointly by the Insurance Institute of Sussex, North Downs Insurance Institute and the Insurance Institute of Guildford, will deliver 5 hours of quality CPD that will be of interest to all general insurance professionals. During the day, we have planned a range of topical subjects which will include: * contract works insurance * fraudulent claim trends over fire, theft, liability and motor * lithium-ion batteries * plant pathology investigations in the insurance industry * underinsurance including rebuilding costs and the complications of listed buildings Book your place(s) by 31 August to take advantage of our discounted rates - click on the Book Now button for more information.
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 7 & Day 8, Tuesday 21st October and Wednesday 22nd October 2025
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course. Days 7 & 8 21st & 22nd October Revision & Technique
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RO1 (Financial services, regulation and ethics) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 4th November 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO1 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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RO2 (Investment Principles and Risk) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 5th November 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO2 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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RO3 (Personal Taxation) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 11th November 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO3 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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RO4 (Pensions and Retirement Planning) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 12th November 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO4 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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RO5 (Financial Protection) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 18th November 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Remaining Resilient Workshop
Resilience is fundamental to good mental health and wellbeing, and success in business/work and life. It is something that can be developed, to improve mental wellbeing and as a protective factor against poor mental health. Claire Russell, founder and CEO of Mental Health in Business, will deliver this powerful workshop. She brings a wealth of lived experience - she will share some of her own experiences as a mental health educator and advocate, her lived experience of mental illness and suicide; and lessons learned in her long career as an insurance broker. She will also look at how we can identify the resilient qualities that we have already.
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Annual Dinner
Preparations are well underway for our next Annual Dinner which will be taking place at the prestigious Grand Hotel in Brighton on Friday 30 January 2026. Guests can be guaranteed a warm welcome as they enjoy a welcome drink and canapés on arrival. These will be followed by a main course and dessert which will both be served as a sit-down meal. Once the formalities have been concluded, you will have the opportunity to play at our casino tables or to dance the night away to Murdoch's Crazy Eyes band as you socialise and network with fellow insurance and financial services professionals from across Sussex and beyond.
View event detailsDetails of all of our planned events are shown above. Please click on the links for further information and online booking.
If you would like information about events being run by other local institutes, please click here to view the CII Events page or visit our neighbouring local institute websites for North Downs and Royal Tunbridge Wells.