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WEBINAR: A plain English explanation of how to answer the most common question of the moment: 'does my BI policy cover Covid-19?'
The UK government said that by declaring Covid-19 a notifiable disease it would trigger Business interruption policies so that they will cover any losses - we will explore whether this statement is correct.
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Notice in change of AGM - this will now be held virtually, should you wish to attend then please email rachel.kirkup@insurancefraudbureau.org
View event detailsMaking network work by Lee Warren (PFS event) 11 March 2020 09.30-13.00
Almost all businesses will say that ‘word of mouth’ is crucial to their sales and business development, and everyone knows that having a strong network is key to personal and professional success. And yet almost no business has a ‘Networking Strategy’ for growth, and most people dread the idea of actively networking
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2020 Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Annual Dinner
2020 Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Annual Dinner We invite you to join us for an evening of entertainment as well fund raising for the Insurance Charities and the President’s own chosen charity.
View event detailsCommunicating with Emotional Intelligence - 21 February 2020 12.00-15.30
The concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been around for many years however the definition, implication and application may not be so easy and obvious to many people. We are conscious that it forms a key part of our behaviours yet not always sure how.
View event detailsClaims Symposium - Thursday 20th February 2020 09.00 - 12.30
Book your place for this half day CPD Claims Symposium. - be sure to reserve your free space. This event attracts 3.0 hours CPD and is free to all CII members and their guests . Free car parking is available at the venue.
View event detailsMotivating Your Team 2020 - 31 January 2020 13.30-16.30
Motivating Your Team The importance of having motivated individuals and teams is obvious from the perspective of working environments and productivity. The question is how much time we proactively commit to motivational activities. There have always been discussions around who is responsible for the motivation of an individual ranging from totally the manager to totally the individual. Certainly, everyone has responsibilities but to what degree? It is true that Managers can influence motivation and for that matter also demotivation. This half day session gives you the opportunity to consider your role in motivating the team, covering key principles and getting you to focus on the individuals that you manage/coach/motivate. It starts by reviewing the principles of motivation and aspects that motivate us. It then considers our role as an influencer, before focussing on the specific individuals that you manage. The style of the session will be interactive and practical with the emphasis on you immediately using the skills back in your workplace
View event detailsGiving and Receiving Feedback - 31 January 2020 09.30-12.30
Giving and receiving feedback is a real skill, which is not reserved just for managers, but can be used effectively what ever our role may be. When we mention the word feedback, people tend to assume that it has a negative meaning, however feedback is one of the most positive and powerful skills……. if it is used correctly. It is also important that we encourage the receipt of feedback, in order to develop our skills and ourselves.
View event detailsThe Rise of Errors and Omission Claims Against Brokers 14 January 2020
This presentation will explore why the amount of errors and omission claims against brokers are on the increase.
View event detailsExam Techniques and Networking - 18th December 2019 12:00-2.30pm
Lunch included, FREE to attend. The institute is pleased to offer an Exam Techniques workshop for those currently studying CII qualifications. As a training specialist and past CII senior examiner, Alison Cooper, offers an invaluable insight into the best techniques in preparing for and sitting the CII exams. You will gain 2 CPD points for this event.
View event detailsCoaching Skills (Development & Career) - 24 September 2019 13.30 - 16.30
Coaching is one of the most difficult skills. Typically, we tend to make assumptions and try to solve problems for others. The reality is that it is all about our ability to facilitate a conversation in order to support and or develop others. The session will be particularly useful for managers, those with a specific coaching role and/or those who want to generally develop their coaching skills.
View event detailsPersonal Presence and Impact - 24 September 2019 9.30 - 12.30
Technical competence is clearly important in our role; however, this is only one part of being personally effective. In addition, you need to be able to communicate, connect and influence in order to have a positive impact on others. Impact starts from the moment that you meet someone or start talking on the telephone. In only a few seconds, our approach can build bridges or barriers to the relationship and subsequently, the result that we are striving to achieve. Often the difficulty in this area is that people believe that it is ‘’Just the way they are’ and that they cannot change their personality’’. The key here is that you shouldn’t try to change your personality, rather adapt or change your behaviours. During the session you will have the opportunity to consider some of the key areas and consider the impact that you have. This will be based on your own self-perception and the impression that you create with others.
View event detailsCyber – From Risks to Claims – Including Business Interruption - 26th July 2019
This seminar’s material includes causes of why incidents are becoming more frequent and significant. The seminar also covers business interruption issues when calculating losses and discusses why this head of claim repeatedly forms the largest part of the loss. While this seminar is aimed at all insurance personnel, key benefits include: assisting brokers with knowledge to speak confidently with clients on the risks they face and why they may want to consider transferring those risks.
View event detailsPresentation Skills Workshop 12 June 2019
Please note that there is a maximum of 8 attendees only for this event.
View event detailsBedford and Milton Keynes AGM - 9 May 2018 (revised date)
Your council invites you to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Insurance Institute of Bedford & Milton Keynes . Hear first hand reports from council members on previous and future activities on the appointment of new council members.
View event detailsCoaching and Buddying ‘CPD’ Event - 7 May 2019
Bedford and Milton Keynes Institute are hosting a CPD event at the Motor Insurer’s Bureau, Milton Keynes. Event: Coaching and Buddying with Mental Health First Aid Training By the end of the session the delegate will: • Have increased their understanding of the difference between coaching and buddying • Have explored individual skill sets needed for coaching and buddying • Understanding of approaches to different relationships, culture, beliefs and attitude. • Have reflected on key skills required to support individuals experiencing mental ill health at work • Have explored effective coaching strategies for supporting individuals who require support for work and mental ill health • Be able to action plan for change If you register for this event, full objectives together with workshop agendas will be sent.
View event detailsManaging Change - 5 March 2019 1.30pm -3.30pm
Change is becoming a regular part of our every day working. The fear of uncertainty that used to accompany organisational change is now being taken over by the dangers associated with staying the same. This means that we must manage the external and internal influencers of change and proactively look for change as a way of constantly moving forward. The session starts by considering the drivers of change and the types of change that we face. We then consider the role that we play in influencing change in the working environment. This can vary depending on our accountabilities and our position in the organisation, however, whatever our role may be; we all have a responsibility to make change work. We then consider the impact of change on ourselves and others. Change brings opportunity and it also can be a creator of fear and anxiety. The final part of the session considers a process for instigating change and some approaches to achieve the involvement and buy in of others. The style of the workshop will be participative and informal and focus on practical skills that you can immediately use in your working environment.
View event detailsPlanning and Managing Time / Personal Effectiveness - 5 March 2019 9.30 - 12.30
Managing time effectively is a challenge for most people as we cannot bank it or save it, just use it in the best way that we can. This is also made harder as we work in a fast moving, reactive and demanding environment. This half day workshop considers the areas of planning our time through effective prioritisation and holding on to the planned time against the demands that are made of us by others. During the workshop you will have the opportunity to challenge yourself and commit to changes, with the discipline to make them normal behaviours. The style of the session will be informal, participative and practical, focussing on the day to day challenges that you face. It will require you to undertake a small amount of pre-work as the focus will be on you and the specific issues/objectives that you may have.
View event detailsAnnual Dinner 22 February 2019 - Jury's Inn Milton Keynes
Brett Batty, President of the Institute of Bedford & Milton Keynes, takes pleasure in formally inviting you to our annual dinner on Friday 22nd February 2019 at The Jury’s Inn, Milton Keynes.
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