Events
Forthcoming events

Hawkins Webinar - Finding Evidence of Fraud & Deliberate Fire Setting
Russ will cover the identification of physical evidence that identifies fires as being started deliberately, alongside evidence that identifies where fires and other peril claims are potentially fraudulent.
Thu 07 Dec 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Russ Smith, Hawkins

Enabling Womens Careers - December - Save The Date - Topic TBC
Join us for the December Women's Forum - Managing the Merriness without Meltdown
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.
Wed 13 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings
Previous events

A plain English overview of reinsurance
A plain English overview of reinsurance, including how reinsurance premiums affect the price charged to policyholders.
Reinsurance premium increases have been one of the most significant causes of the current hard market for policyholders, and that is why it is essential that all brokers, underwriters, and claims staff have a basic overview of how reinsurance operates.
This webinar will be presented by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular speakers in the UK. Alan will explain why reinsurance is so essential, the different types of reinsurance and how reinsurance can significantly affect policyholder’s premium and cover.
Fri 01 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Chandler,

Panel Discussion: Men's Mental Health in 2023
In our final lunchtime virtual session for International Men's Day, delegates can listen to a panel discussion with industry professionals from across the local financial services industry, where we will delve into the world of men’s mental health, how our speakers have recognised the signs of poor mental health and what they do to protect their mental health.
Please note that to aid the flow of discussion, this session will not be recorded.
Fri 24 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Andrew Goate, IICSE

Stress Readiness
In the third and penultimate of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join George Zielinski of GROW Yourself where delegates can leverage insights from behavioural science to help better manage and renew physical, mental and emotional energy.
Thu 23 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
George Zielinski, Grow Myself

Hawkins Webinar - Investigating Fires Involving Biomass Boilers
Hawkins has investigated many fires associated with biomass boilers, but over the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in instructions of fires relating to their use.
In this webinar, Camilla discusses what biomass boilers are, how they work, and how they can cause fires.
Thu 23 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Camilla Gosling, Hawkins

Nutrition and Men's Health: Men's Total Mind & Body Health
In the second of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Ollie Martin of Nick Thomas Associates where delegates will learn to understand what works and what does not and what they can do about their health and performance in the here and now. This interactive workshop will be interspersed with short practices and tests to support engagement and illustrate and support learning.
Wed 22 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ollie Martin, Nick Thomas & Associates

Your body is your greatest asset - from pain to performance
In the first of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Kieran Mote of Sports Rehab Lab (based in Southend-on-Sea) where delegates will learn about how to improve their physical health by developing a consistent approach to exercise, how to overcome injury and pain management, why physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle and how exercising regularly improves your physical health as we age.
Tue 21 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kieran Mote, Sports Rehab Lab, Southend-on-Sea