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We provide local members with CPD events, networking and social opportunities and a local exam centre.

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President's Message

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, I hope you find the information useful and informative. I am delighted to have been voted in as President of the Birmingham Insurance Institute (BII) and look forward to working with council for the benefit of our local membership. Therefore I actively seek your thoughts and comments on the support we offer and invite you to get in touch with us via birminghaminstitute@cii.co.uk

Here is a little more about who we are and what we are about;

Who are we?

We are the second largest Institute in the UK and are run by elected officers, Council and the Young Professionals' Committee. Everyone involved is a volunteer who seek to give something back to the profession in the local area alongside their normal day job.

Mark Hands

President at the Birmingham Insurance Institute

mark.hands@centrixunderwriting.com

Breakfast with or President and Council - Have your say - Shape our future

Calling BII members! We are holding a free (to members) networking breakfast meeting in the ground floor café in the Colmore Building on Tuesday 28th January 2020. You're invited to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a free breakfast item (sausage or bacon sandwich, pastry, cereal or porridge).

Tue 28 Jan 8:00 am – 9:00 am

The Colmore Building

Presidential Challenge 2019/20

Two months into his presidential year, Mark Hands is taking on his Presidential challenge! He is raising money for his nominated charity, The Way Youth Zone. It's an exciting challenge and one we know you'll be keen to support. Click the link to find out what Mark's getting up to...

Wed 23 Oct. 2019

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Read the latest blog from the BII. Thoughts, views, opinions and insight from the President, committee Heads and other local voices will feature.

Forthcoming events

Afternoon Tea anyone? Raising funds for charity

Mon 10 Feb. 2020 12:00 pm

Products or presents? Monetising claims data - plus an update on the Civil Liability Bill

Wed 12 Feb. 2020 12:30 pm

Hotel du Vin

Annual Doubles Pool Tournament

Thu 27 Feb. 2020 6:00 pm

Riley's Sports Bar

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Ever wondered what we actually do? In this film 2017/18 President Nikki Southwick-Gough, Omar Khan, Head of Professional Development and Education and Stephen Matchett, Head of Young Professionals explain more with a guest appearance from none other than Lord Michael Dobbs.

BII 132nd Annual Dinner

We've moved back to the ICC and to a Friday night! View "event details" for further information. Tickets now on sale. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Fri 06 Mar 6:00 pm – 11:55 pm

The ICC

Lunchtime Lecture: It'll never happen here...

A short guide to explain why all small businesses need to think about Insuring themselves against property damage and business interruption as a result of a terrorist attack. Further details regarding the speaker from Pool Re to follow...

Wed 11 Mar 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Hotel du Vin

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