Events
Forthcoming events
Wellbeing Webinar: Alcohol Awareness
This informative and empowering one-hour webinar explores the complex relationship between alcohol use and mental health. Drawing on evidence-based research, we'll examine how alcohol impacts mood, anxiety, and overall psychological wellbeing.
The session will provide practical tools for assessing one's own relationship with alcohol and making informed choices. We'll discuss protective factors that can buffer against negative impacts, as well as risk factors to be aware of. Importantly, the webinar will maintain a non-judgmental, compassionate approach, recognising that many people can enjoy alcohol in moderation.
Thu 24 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Steve Heath, Mental Health in Business
10 Pin Networking
Fancy yourself Bristol's Best Bowler? Want to bowl over your colleagues with your networking and karaoke skills? Join us on 24 October for our bowling and karaoke night - and bring along a friend for free!
Thu 24 Oct 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Lanes
ESG and the FCA
As interest in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) continues to grow, so does the need for sector specific guidance, potential regulation and reporting requirements. In November 2022 the FCA announced their refreshed ESG Strategy with the aim to “support the financial sector in driving positive change”.
In this webinar we tackle what the FCA have to say about ESG, and why it is a priority on their regulatory agenda. We will explore the implications that their strategy and recent discussion paper consultation has for the insurance sector and regulated firms, and what it may mean for future ESG Regulation.
Tue 29 Oct 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Kerris Earle, Zing 365
NextGen Month: Neurodiversity in Insurance webinar
This one-hour seminar session is designed to enhance understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace, specifically within the insurance industry. Hosted by the Insurance Institute of Bristol as part of NextGen Month, this webinar will delve into the various aspects of neurodiversity.
The session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodiverse employees. Through a combination of expert insights, real-life case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will learn about the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodiverse individuals bring to the workplace.
By the end of the presentation, participants will have a deeper appreciation for the strengths that neurodiversity brings to a team and will be empowered to help foster a culture of acceptance and support. Attendees will also gain practical strategies for creating an inclusive work environment, including tips on communication, workplace adjustments, and supportive policies.
Join us for this enlightening session to better understand how embracing neurodiversity can lead to a more innovative, productive, and harmonious workplace.
Tue 29 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Steve Heath,
NextGen Month: Remaining Resilient Webinar
In this session, we will explore how we can all make a commitment to safeguarding and nurturing our resilience skills in order to protect our future mental and emotional mental health and wellbeing. Participants will leave the session with practical tools and techniques to help them identify their existing resilience qualities and to develop more resilient behaviours.
Wed 30 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Steve Heath,
Employer's Liability
Many business have employees to conduct their business. Some businesses also use sub-contractors for certain elements of work to complete a project.
This course will explore who is classed as an employee, and the associated risks that an employer carries. We will explore the relevant laws, regulation and guidelines issued by the Health & Safety Executive, alongside the consequences of not having the appropriate protection in place. Finally, this course will discover the processes that an employer is able to put in place to not only protect their employees, but themselves.
Mon 04 Nov 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Jennifer Yeates, Zing 365
Previous events
NextGen Month: Improve Your Presentation Skills webinar
Would you like to gain the skills to present with more confidence and impact? This webinar will impart
the skills to handle fear, to plan and structure your presentation, and to use voice, body language and visual aids
to maximum effect.
Tue 22 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Anthony Maddalena, PowerCall Training
UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION EXTENSIONS AND ADVANCED LOSS OF PROFIT
One of the many things the Covid-19 pandemic has taught the insurance industry is the importance of going through the various Bi extensions with clients and documenting these discussions. Failure to do this could leave the broker wide open to a PI claim against them.
Mon 21 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Chandler,
NextGen Month Month: Navigating Your Early Years in Insurance with Sandra Lewin
This presentation will focus on navigating your insurance career in the first few years. The session will equip young insurance professionals with actionable strategies to choose the right career path, identify and seize opportunities, manage career pressures, and position themselves effectively for growth within their organizations and industry. During the session, Sandra will talk through challenges such as transitioning from a graduate or apprentice programme into a role, ambition vs experience, identifying opportunities and becoming visible to decision makers.
Thu 17 Oct 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sandra Lewin, 100 Women in Insurance Collective
NextGen Month: The Power of Professional Relationships
Successful careers rest on strong relationships. Whether with bosses, colleagues, clients or others, if you have a network developed on deep relationships, you then have people who will refer you, advocate for you, feed you advice and insights and support you in whatever ways you need.
In this talk, Andy will explore the fundamentals of building, nurturing and leveraging strong professional relationships.
Wed 16 Oct 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Andy Lopata,
NextGen Month: How To utilise AI in Your Early Career
In this analytical and thought provoking online session with Michael from Kataholos, we will explore how AI can help you to advance in your early career. We will build on your character development from the “Creating confidence” session, helping you learn how to make the most of the AI opportunities available to you.
Tue 15 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Michael Quigley, Kataholos
Understanding the PI Market
Professional indemnity can be quite a complex matter, particularly if it’s something that you deal with frequently. In this course, we will be exploring how a business can be professionally liable in several different settings before we understand the different policies that are available. We will also be discovering the legal remedies and underwriting factors. This course is suitable for those looking to develop their existing knowledge of professional indemnity insurance.
Fri 11 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Jennifer Yeates, Zing 365