Previous events

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Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims

  • Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Lin Sun, Hawkins

Introducing the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, and its effects on materials. Lin includes recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.

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WEBINAR - Emerging Risks - AI, Autonomous Vehicles, ESG Issues

  • Wed 13 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Diane Jenkins, Nick Thomas & Associates

Join Diane Jenkins for this session where she will discuss Emerging Risks looks at some of the issues that are changing the insurance industry – in terms of ways of working, and new insurance solutions being developed.

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Mastering Mixed Assessment - Lunchtime Workshop

  • Wed 13 Sep 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Old Northamptonians
    • Alison Cooper, Act One Training Services Ltd

Aimed at individuals embarking on their CII General Insurance examinations (Dip CII specifically), this lunchtime session on Mastering Mixed Assessment will focus on both examination elements, helping delegates revise / research appropriately and successfully address coursework questions.

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Getting back into balance

  • Tue 12 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

As the summer comes to a close, the leaves start to turn and the children return to school, what better time than now to take back control of the reigns of life and review our priorities for the rest of the year and beyond. This fun and interactive session will be Live-Online on zoom and will not be recorded to enable sharing and networking. Please have your camera on where possible for the benefit of the group.

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Introduction to the Data Protection Act

  • Fri 01 Sep 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Kerris Earle, Zing365

Join Kerris Earle for this webinar where she will provide an overview of the Data Protection Act including type of data protected and how data is classified

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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems

  • Thu 31 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Christabel Evans, Hawkins

Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong

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Digital Danger Decoded: Outsmarting Fraud, Outmaneuvering Scams & Boosting Your Business' Cyber Resilience

  • Tue 22 Aug 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Online
    • Daniel Williams, Morgan Williams & Co.

Join us on a thrilling journey and learn how to turn your business into a digital fortress. Delivered online via Zoom, book now for an engaging session with Daniel Williams where we’ll delve into the underbelly of the cybercrime world and examine the current trends in fraud, as well as the cutting-edge techniques employed by scammers. But it's not all doom and gloom; we'll shine a light on the strategies and tactics your business can employ to stay one step ahead. Don't just react - be proactive, be informed and be resilient.

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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion

  • Thu 17 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Eleanor Jay, Hawkins

Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.

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How to escape life's drama (An Introduction to Transactional Analysis)

  • Wed 26 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for this interactive session which will be hosted Live-Online on Zoom. Please have your camera's on where possible to interact for the benefit of the group.

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It’s all about the balance - Hatha Yoga

  • Fri 21 Jul 7:15 am – 8:00 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Bring some balance back into your life with our next wellbeing session – Hatha Yoga!

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WEBINAR: LeakSafe Solutions - Protecting Properties from Water Damage

  • Wed 19 Jul 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Andy Welch, LeakSafe Solutions

This webinar will focus on a specific sector and identify common causes of Escape Of Water and features of the types of buildings that suffer from EoW. It will cover the solutions that are provided and identify where each are most effective. It will also bring it to life with case studies and real-life examples, demonstrating how we can partner together to provide the best customer experience.

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Webinar - How to use Storytelling in Business Communication

  • Tue 18 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Susan Heaton-Wright, Superstar Communicator

Using stories in our communication: whether it be speaking, written or using social media, is a powerful way to engage and influence your audience. In this virtual masterclass, I show you how to use this powerful communication tool to capture the attention of others and to motivate them to take action. Susan is an inspirational speaker of international renown and this session can enhance your performance and career.

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WEBINAR - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence at Work

  • Wed 12 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jacqui Turner, Nick Thomas & Associates
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates

The session will explore the importance of Emotional Intelligence by outlining the many benefits to employees, prospects, customers, and organisations. We will explore common workplace situations that can trigger negative emotions and share effective techniques for managing a variety of emotions, such as frustration, disappointment, and nervousness. We also look at the importance of empathy, as a key EI skill and explain how to be empathetic, in a sincere way, with colleagues and customers.

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Enabling Women's Careers - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Tue 11 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for the July Women's forum session to Enable Womens Careers This session will be Live-Online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.

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Webinar : Lunch & Learn Workshop - The Importance of Effective Risk Presentations

  • Tue 04 Jul 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Diane Jenkins, Searchlight Insurance Training

This webinar will focus on the importance of effective risk presentations, covering: - client disclosure and maintaining client relationships, - the duty of fair presentation, - the influence of fair risk presentation on underwriting and claims processes, - potential exposures to brokers if risk capture and recording is incorrect / insufficient

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Hawkins Webinar - Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags

  • Thu 29 Jun 9:00 am – 9:45 am
  • Online
    • Jessica Ng, Hawkins

In this session the speaker will explain how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.

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WEBINAR - General legal/legislative developments affecting insurance coverage

  • Thu 22 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Diane Jenkins, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session will look at developments over the last few years in legal decisions and legislation that affects insurance policies. NB Content may change as the government priorities change, and additional cases are heard by the courts.

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Enabling Women's Careers - Putting Our Needs First

  • Thu 15 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for the June Women's forum session to Enable Womens Careers This session will be Live-Online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.

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Intro to Commercial Combined Insurance

  • Tue 13 Jun 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Jennifer Yeates, Zing365

This course gives an introduction to commercial combined insurance policies. Within it we will examine the core cover and the optional covers available. We will also look at the rating factors that helps an underwriter decide whether to accept the risk.

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Webinar: Big Data and the Importance of Small Data and its relevance to insurance

  • Tue 13 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Gary Nuttall, Distlytics

We will look at what the term “Big Data” means, the opportunities it provides and how it is being used in organisations to make better informed decisions. We will explore some of the risks it poses when used incorrectly and why data quality is important. We will also see how a single character typed in to a system incorrectly bankrupted a previously profitable business.

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