Charities & Voluntary Sector Insurance Issues

The important role played by Voluntary sector and Charity organisations has never been more highlighted than over the last few years. They have had to move quickly with the times, and look carefully at how they are led and managed, as they have taken on added responsibilities.

Insurance Institute of Bristol is delighted to announce that Amy Brettell, Zurich's Head of Charities and Social Organisations will be joining us on 16th May to examine what this has meant for their insurance and risk management needs and responsibilities, and how Insurers and brokers can work with them more closely.

Learning Objectives

• A wider understanding of the insurance issues and the part the Insurance Industry plays supporting charity and social organisations
• A deeper view of risk assessment, risk management and responsibilities of the charity and voluntary sector

Amy joined Zurich Municipal in 2007 as part of the actuarial team before spending two years working as the Strategic Assistant to the Managing Director. In the summer of 2014 Amy was appointed Head of Charities and Social Organisations, with responsibility for delivering the Zurich customer proposition to charities, trusts and other voluntary groups. In January 2016, Amy was also appointed Head of Health for Zurich Municipal.

Amy is a member of the Zurich Community Trust “Executive”, part of the governance structure that helps to support the trust’s board of trustees. She is also a member of Zurich’s Corporate Responsibility Council, responsible for setting the framework and standards for CR activities across the business.

Amy holds two British Sign Language qualifications, and is a keen fund-raiser for local and national cancer charities.