Events
Forthcoming events

The Future of Energy
The PFS North Scotland would like to invite you to two events in Inverness and Aberdeen to discuss investing in the future of energy.
Join specialists from Greenbank, the sustainable investment arm of Rathbones, and Alan Whittle, PFS North Scotland Chair and Director of consultancy firm Unburdened, for an exclusive event dedicated to exploring the trends and investment opportunities in the ongoing energy transition.
As energy transition will have a profound impact on the economy and markets, it is crucial to understand the associated risks and opportunities and the potential implications for your clients’ investments.
Date, Time and Location:
25th February 2025
8.45 for 9am start to 10am, Malmaison, Aberdeen (breakfast rolls and coffee)
6pm for 6.30 start to 8.30pm Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness (dinner followed by drinks)
Tue 25 Feb 8:45 am – 8:30 pm
Craig Leslie, Greenbank

AI for Personal Productivity - Session 2 (General Insurance Member registration)
This is the second session in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
This session will cover AI for Personal Productivity, looking at ways to boost your ability through AI tools
Please note this registration is for GI members, a separate registration is available for PFS members.
Mon 03 Mar 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

AI for Personal Productivity - Session 2 (PFS Member registration)
This is the second session in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
This session will cover AI for Personal Productivity, looking at ways to boost your ability through AI tools
Please note this registration is for PFS members, a separate registration is available for GI members.
Mon 03 Mar 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

Proper prompting - A vital skill for anyone using AI - Session 3 (GI Member Registration)
This is the third session in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
This session will cover proper prompting and how to get the best out of different AI tools including live demonstrations
Please note this registration is for GI members, a separate registration is available for PFS members.
Mon 17 Mar 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

Proper prompting - A vital skill for anyone using AI - Session 3 (PFS Registration)
This is the third session in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
This session will cover proper prompting and how to get the best out of different AI tools including live demonstrations
Please note this registration is for PFS members, a separate registration is available for GI members.
Mon 17 Mar 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies
Previous events

A non-techie intro to GenAI (General Insurance Member registration)
This is the first in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
Are you finding that some of your team are really into AI, others are reluctant or apprehensive?
What is GenAI and what can it do? An energising and totally non-technical tour of the 'art of the possible' with this amazing new technology.
Please note this registration is for GI members, a separate registration is available for PFS members.
Mon 17 Feb 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

A non-techie intro to GenAI (PFS Member registration)
This is the first in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
Are you finding that some of your team are really into AI, others are reluctant or apprehensive?
This energising and motivational introduction will explain what generative AI is, and give some very
entertaining and engaging demos of what’s possible.
Please note this registration is for PFS members, a separate registration is available for GI members.
Mon 17 Feb 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

Annual Dinner 2025
It is with great pleasure that, on behalf of the Insurance Institute of Aberdeen, we invite you to attend our annual dinner to be held once again at Aberdeen's premium hotel, The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA.
We can promise you the usual high standard of food and service from the amazing staff at the Marcliffe, as well as outstanding entertainment from Oceans 3, Fred MacAulay and most importantly of all, an update from our excellent President Katherine Harvey.
The evening will commence with a drink’s reception from 6.30pm, with dinner being called around 7.00pm. As in 2024, we will be raising monies for our chosen charity, The Russell Anderson Foundation with a pre-dinner “Heart’s and Mind’s” game.
Fri 07 Feb 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa

Preventing burnout
Join us for an essential session on Burnout and Workload, hosted by the PDG Committee. This webinar will normalise why burnout occurs, teach you how to spot the early warning signs, and provide practical strategies to prevent and recover from burnout. You’ll also learn effective ways to manage workload, set boundaries, and create a sustainable work-life balance.
This session is designed to benefit all members, so mark your calendars and make time to attend!
Tue 28 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Online

A non-techie intro to GenAI - Overview of what's currently possible
This is the first in a series of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related Webinar's with AI expert Heather Murray.
Are you finding that some of your team are really into AI, others are reluctant or apprehensive?
This energising and motivational introduction will explain what generative AI is, and give some very
entertaining and engaging demos of what’s possible.
Mon 20 Jan 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Heather Murray, AI for Non-Techies

Trust - building trustworthiness and trusted advisor status
In the insurance industry, in particular, we often focus on developing our technical skills, and our product and service knowledge in the belief that this alone will be all we need to win new clients, and then provide great service to existing clients. But of course if the prospect does not ‘trust’ us sufficiently we are unlikely to be appointed in the first place, and if our clients don’t trust us, it will be more difficult for us to bring value, and our position will be constantly under threat. This session focuses on the importance of Trust in prospect and client relationships, and how to build it.
Thu 28 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Assoc