Events
Forthcoming events
FINANCIAL ADVICE IN DIVORCE FOUNDATION TRAINING DAY
The Insurance Institute of York and The PFS in collaboration with The FPOD Academy are very pleased to offer a Foundation Training Day for Financial Advisers who are interested in, or are already providing, advice and services on divorce. This Training Day is for any Financial Adviser who is keen to develop their foundational skills and knowledge in this important and growing area of work.
Wed 17 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Fiona Sharp, The FPOD Academy

A Day at the Races
We are delighted to announce that in partnership with BIBA Yorkshire & Northern, we are holding "A Day at the Races" on Friday 19 September 2025 at the spectacular Royal Armouries, Leeds.
Fri 19 Sep 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
The Royal Armouries, New Dock Hall
Parametric Insurance/New ways of underwriting in the 21st century
“Indemnity, or not Indemnity, that is the question.” An exploration of the growth and uses of parametric insurance products.
Thu 25 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dr Alan Punter, BTech, MSc, PhD, MBA,
Wonderful World of Watches
Many people collect watches – a single watch can easily exceed the limits included within many home contents policies, needing them to be specified. This webinar is an introduction to the watch market, looking at how it is changing, factors influencing price, key risks, and what brokers and insurers should be considering in order to protect both themselves and their clients.
Fri 03 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rachel Doerr, Doerr Dallas

CANCELLED -The Evolving Workplace in the 21st Century - North-East Regional Flagship Event
We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.
Thu 09 Oct 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Novotel Leeds
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Many managers find delivering feedback one of the hardest areas of their job. They know that if it’s delivered poorly, it can be demotivating. If it’s withheld, progress can slow, frustrations can rise and relationships can breakdown. And yet when delivered well, it can strengthen relationships and increase productivity and performance.
Tue 21 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Melissa Kidd, Motem Ltd
Previous events

Insurance Institute of York Quiz Night
We're sorry to announce that our quiz night has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.
Thu 11 Sep 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Manahatta 3 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
Storytelling for Business
Using stories in our communication: whether it be speaking, written or using social media, is a powerful way to engage and influence your audience. It ensures your messages are memorable and ‘stick’. They are particularly powerful when sharing complicated or technical information.
This session explains the science behind storytelling; how to structure stories for the maximum power and when to use them.
Thu 11 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Industry Expert: Susan Heaton-Wright, Multi-Award winning International Impact, Communications & Speaking Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor,
The Cyber Evolution: Defending the Dynamic Workplace
The digital transformation of the workplace has created unprecedented opportunities and equally unprecedented risks. As remote work becomes the norm and cloud technologies reshape how we operate, cybercriminals are exploiting new vulnerabilities faster than ever before.
Thu 04 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rosehana Amin, Clyde & Co LLP
Human V Automated Decision-Making: Have We Gone Too Far?
We have reached a critical crossroads in the digitisation and automation of processes within insurance and financial services. Some say that we have already gone too far and the human element is being continuously eroded, whereas others believe we have not gone far enough and that insurance and financial services continue to lag behind other professions. There is a fine balance to be struck.
This session is a pre-seminar webinar for our Flagship event "The Evolving Workplace in the 21st Century" happening on Thursday 9 October, Novotel, Leeds.
Thu 31 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill
A Plain English Introduction to Engineering insurance and inspection
This is an hour’s presentation looking to provide a plain English overview of the Engineering insurance market, which is often shrouded in mystery and badly understood. We will look at both the inspection and insurance cover elements of Engineering insurance.
Wed 23 Jul 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan Chandler Chartered Insurer, Alan Chandler Training
The Budget and IHT Planning - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Presentation by Time investments held at the Star Inn, Willerby, Hull
Please note: this is face to face in person and not online.
Networking buffet lunch followed by presentation.
Free car parking available at the venue
Tue 15 Jul 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Star Inn, Willerby, Hull