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December Womens Forum: Get the WOW in your presenting by Emma Stroud, Pitch Perfect

  • Thu 08 Dec 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

The Chelmsford institute is delighted to welcome back Emma Stroud for a follow up session on 'public speaking'. If you did not attend the first session, do not worry, this event will still be of benefit to you.

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Annual Dinner

  • Fri 25 Nov – Fri 25 Nov
  • Stock Brook Country Club

Photos now available!

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Forensic Science - applications beyond the norm and as investigative tools by Aby Carter, Forensic Resources

  • Thu 24 Nov 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

A presentation covering the wide array of services provided by FRL using case studies to show the alternative application of forensics in all different areas; which may well surprise some delegates and will hopefully, provide added value to their case load and clients. Especially useful for insurers, loss adjusters and solicitors although the alternative application of our services can be used by the vast majority of professionals; as will be highlighted. Delegates will be invited to participate in a brainstorming session of past cases that could have been enhanced with the use of forensics. The talk will include a Q&A session to further reinforce specific skills to scenarios/cases.

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PFS Workshop: Automatic Referrals and Successful Negotiation by Bernie de Souza

  • Mon 14 Nov 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • The Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting

The institute is pleased to welcome back Bernie de Souza who will focus on 2 key areas: Automatic Referrals and Successful Negotiating.

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Out of Vnuk - the implications of the Vnuk decision by David Holt, Weightmans

  • Tue 08 Nov 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled at short notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Charity Race Night

  • Thu 27 Oct 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Essex County Cricket Club

The Chelmsford & South Essex CII Young Professionals are delighted to invite you to a fun filled Race Night in aid of The Insurance Charities.

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Women’s Forum: Discover the 5 Keys of Developing Your Career

  • Thu 20 Oct 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

Are you a professional women who is struggling to progress your career as far or as fast as you would like to? Maybe you do not feel able to contribute to your full potential and are not receiving the recognition you seek? You are not alone. Very many women within financial services (and elsewhere) find it hard to breakthrough to more senior roles and leadership positions. You may also be interested in supporting the development of other women within your organisation.

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Directors & Officers (Intermediate) Training Course

  • Thu 13 Oct 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Aviva, Southend

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO A RESERVE LIST PLEASE EMAIL Julie.hicks@cii.co.uk. This one day interactive course provides participants with an opportunity to explore Directors and Officers Liability Insurance in more depth than the Introduction level workshop.

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Claims - the changing culture of blame by Matt MacLaren, Griffiths & Armour

  • Thu 06 Oct 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

SLIDES AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD.

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Colchester Golf Tournament

  • Wed 21 Sep 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Colchester Golf Club

Join our golf tournament

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Exam techniques & revision by Alison Cooper, Act One Training

  • Wed 21 Sep 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Grove & Dean

As a training specialist and past CII senior examiner, Alison Cooper, offers an invaluable insight into the best techniques in preparing for and sitting the CII exams. THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED

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PFS Workshop: The importance of Listening by Richard Mullender, former hostage negotiator

  • Tue 13 Sep 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • The Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting

Richard Mullender is a Former Lead Trainer at the National Hostage and Crisis negotiation Unit, Scotland Yard. All effective communication starts with listening; a skill that has long been undervalued in the business world.

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Womens Forum: Save the date

  • Thu 08 Sep 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER. HOLD THE DATE, FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ADVISED.

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The Warren Golf Tournament

  • Tue 19 Jul 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • The Warren Golf Club
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Added value products by David Ross, Valeos

  • Fri 15 Jul 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

The market for the use and distribution of Added Value Products (so called “add ons”) faces consioderable uncertainty as the FCA takes greater interest in their role within the insurance market. This lecture aims to provide attendees with an insight into the current regulatory position, supported by case studies, and also to outline strategies for the ongoing use of these products.

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Delivering impactful and influential presentations by Kevin Hopton

  • Tue 05 Jul 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Allianz, Chelmsford

The Institute is delighted to welcome back Kevin Hopton for a new series of soft skills training courses. THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE ADDED TO A RESERVE LIST PLEASE CONTACT Julie.hicks@cii.co.uk

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Womens Forum: Make an Impact with your Voice and Physical Appearance by Susan Heaton-Wright

  • Thu 23 Jun 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford

Susan is a speaking and presentation trainer with www.executivevoice.co.uk; an international public speaker and is frequently interviewed on BBC Radio as an expert on the speaking voice and body language. In this impactful seminar, Susan shares her signature systems to ensuring you are noticed when you speak:

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Essential letter and email writing skills by Jeff Heasman

  • Tue 14 Jun 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Amlin, Chelmsford

The need to use clear and transparent language is increasingly becoming an issue in the insurance industry. The FCA Thematic Reviews and the Insurance Act 2015 emphasise the need for information to be presented in a clear and appropriate way. Against this backdrop, there are also a number of government reports that have put plain language at the heart of the agenda for the growth of the insurance industry.

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The Insurance Act by Rod Smith - extra date

  • Tue 24 May 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Allianz, Chelmsford

A second date is now available for this popular event. This half-day seminar is run by Rod Smith FCII FCILA, a CII-Accredited Advanced Technical Trainer. Rod has worked in insurance claims for over 40 years and uses his experience to train students of CII exams and other insurance staff in insurance law and business interruption. THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.

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Golf Tournament - Theydon Bois

  • Tue 17 May 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Theydon Bois, Epping

Join in with our golf group

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