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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.

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Mark Hands
President at the Birmingham Insurance Institute
Annual Doubles Pool Tournament

Annual Doubles Pool Tournament

Teams of two will play to see who can become this year's champions!
Thu 27 Feb 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Riley's Sports Bar
Presidential Challenge 2019/20

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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Young Achiever of the Year Award
Applications for the BII Young Achiever of the Year Award are now being taken - have you, or a colleague or friend in the profession, excelled this year? This prestigious award could have your name on it...

Forthcoming events

BII 132nd Annual Dinner
BII 132nd Annual Dinner
Fri 6 Mar. 2020 6:00 pm
The ICC
Lunchtime Lecture: It'll never happen here...
Lunchtime Lecture: It'll never happen here...
Wed 11 Mar. 2020 12:30 pm
Hotel du Vin
Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme
Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme
Thu 12 Mar. 2020 9:00 am
FULLY BOOKED
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What do we do?
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.
The BII Birmingham 10k & 5k Run

The BII Birmingham 10k & 5k Run

Walk, jog or run 5k or 10k to raise money for The Way and The Insurance Charities
Sun 22 Mar 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tamworth Castle Grounds
Diploma in Insurance Face to Face Training Programme

Diploma in Insurance Face to Face Training Programme

Birmingham Insurance Institute, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Diploma in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Dip CII in 15 months through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.
Thu 26 Mar – Wed 28 Jul
Alan Chandler,

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Young Achiever of the Year Award
Applications for the BII Young Achiever of the Year Award are now being taken - have you, or a colleague or friend in the profession, excelled this year? This prestigious award could have your name on it...

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