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The “purpose of duty” and a major new approach to professional negligence claims from the Supreme Court
In 2021 the Supreme Court, consisting of seven justices, handed down judgment in two cases (Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP and Khan v Meadows). These are two major decisions that will have a major impact on anyone who provides professional services and how claims should be approached. The Supreme Court has created a new roadmap and provided guidance on this area of law that will have major ramifications. This session will take you through the decisions of the Supreme Court and provide guidance on how providers of professional services should be taking steps now to mitigate the risk of claims being made against them, as well as looking at how the decisions will impact claims.
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Making the most of Microsoft Teams
This webinar is aimed at new Teams users or those with experience, but are keen to further their knowledge of additional features. The session will provide an overview of the platform and its core features.
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How to write assignments
This webinar will explain how best to construct your coursework assignments, providing examples and answers relevant to the question being asked. The session will also explore referencing and how to differentiate between key words to make the most of your word count.
View event detailsBI Regional Update
We have all closely followed the BI Test case launched by the FCA late 2020, with the final judgment having been handed down on 15 January 2021. The outcome was clear and far-reaching. The case highlighted the ongoing exposure of insurance brokers who arranged the relevant policies (who should have by now reassessed their advice process under ICOBS, duty of care to clients). Now that the noise has settled, we will review how the industry acted on the findings and what (if any) other implications have emerged.
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Young Professionals: Writing your Development Plan
Attending courses and webinars is great for increasing knowledge. Learning, however, only begins in the classroom, it is how we use our knowledge in practice that impacts our career development. This session will guide you through the steps to identify your learning needs and take meaningful action to develop them.
View event detailsNavigating the hard cyber market
This session will look at the factors currently influencing the cyber market, and leading insurers to increase rates and tighten terms. It will give an insight in to claims trends, and how companies can best protect themselves; both from the impact of these changes, and from cyber risk more generally.
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Redefining your Relationship with Stress
Stress is ubiquitous and, to make matters worse, most of us are reminded on a regular basis that it’s bad for our health. Yet, the research findings are mixed. While stress can undermine both our physical and mental health, it can also enhance it. This webinar will explore why we may need to rethink the ‘stress is bad’ mantra that most of us have been brought up to believe. We’ll also look at how to redefine our relationship with stress to maximise performance and mental health, by identifying key skills to help see stress through a new lens.
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Annual Dinner 2021
Our Annual dinner is back this year and we are celebrating 101 years of being an institute. Don't miss out on this fantastic dinner to be held in the Great Hall at King's College, Cambridge on Friday 10th December 2021.
View event detailsVulnerable Customers
Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, will look at how firms have been treating customers unfairly including some disturbing case studies. The presentation will include how the FCA defines vulnerable customers, the measures all firms are expected to put in place and how the requirements on all firms have changed to make sure the most vulnerable are protected going forward.
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Wine Tasting Grapevine Talk - Characteristics of a Good Communicator
The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go in to producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator. Through tasting five different Spanish and Portuguese wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation through to execution of a message. Venue The Plough Coton, 2 High Street, Coton, CB23 7PL. There will be a selection of nibbles available. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know.
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Utility extensions - a repeat of the pandemic expectation issues
The FCA Test case showcased the range of different perceptions about the scope of disease cover. There are residual issues that are likely to litigate but we broadly know where we stand on the core issues. But misunderstandings about business extensions are not limited to disease covers – in particular, utility failure cover is provided generally on two fundamentally different bases (with a hybrid variant for good measure), threatens aggregation over a wide area if there were to be an extensive power outage, and would inevitably reveal misunderstandings about the extent to which the loss of internet sales might or might not be covered. In the light of the above, this session will explore aspects of a power outage scenario and highlight the potential for further disputes mirroring that over covid-19.
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Managing Conflict
This session is designed for all employees, particularly those with customer service and customer care facing roles, and will cover techniques and approaches to manage conflict.
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How to Identify Potential Recoveries & Not Miss an Opportunity - a Legal Perspective
Whilst working within a busy insurance industry it is all too easy for a recovery to be missed, evidence disposed of and the opportunity to recover money for insurers to be lost. This webinar will explain the legal bases required in order to pursue a successful claim and what you need to look out for in order to identify whether there is a potential recovery.
View event detailsWomen’s Forum: Don’t be a passenger in your own career, take the driving seat
Do you pay attention to the opportunities around you? Do you ever feel discouraged to take a risk? Are you unsure of your career and what to do next? Do you seek change? Join Sandra Llewin for this insightful webinar to learn more about yourself and how to take the lead in your career.
View event detailsNew Webinar - Customer Service for Insurance
At a time when the public image of insurance has never been in a more intensive spotlight, this webinar looks at the importance of customer service, both within the profession and to the outside world. Venue Online
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M92 Revision Course - Business and Finance in Insurance
This M92 course is limited to 20 members and will be delivered over 2x three hour revision sessions which will cover all the main aspects of the CII diploma subject M92 business and finance module.
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MO5 Revision Course - Insurance Law
This MO5 remote course is limited to 20 members and will be delivered over 2 three hour revision sessions which will cover all the main aspects of the CII diploma subject MO5 insurance law module.
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Cyber Security and Counter Fraud Controls
This webinar is aimed at SMEs within the financial services and insurance sectors looking to improve their own cyber security and counter fraud controls. It will also be of interest to individuals that manage cyber security policies and claims on behalf of their customers and clients.
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WEBINAR: Ted Talks Workshop
Ted Talks: What do these styles of speeches have in common? They are all shorter than a traditional keynote; inform; entertain, are memorable and inspire discussion. They all tap in on human connection which is a powerful way to communicate. How can we use this within our industry to educate, communicate and inspire? Venue Online
View event detailsFCA Pricing Practices: Product Governance and Auto Renewals
Following member feedback, we are delighted to welcome back Jill Hambley, Insurance Compliance Services to provide two further updates on the FCA's Pricing Practices. This session will focus on the pricing requirements, but also concentrate on Product Governance, the changes taking effect from 1st October 2021 and what this means for manufacturers and distributors.
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