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ANNUAL FIRE AND RISK PREVENTION UPDATE
Jim Glocking will give the annual IICG Fire Risk and Prevention presentation. Jim is the Director of RISC Authority and Technical Director of the Fire Protection Association. His career has been varied, ranging from lecturing in Chemical Engineering and Fire Safety Engineering, working as a Forensic Fire Investigator, Head of Projects at BRE/LPC, including large scale fire testing. More recently at the FPA, Jim has continued to undertake research into fire protection with particular emphasis on risk avoidance, reduction and management. Buffet and refreshments will be available from 12pm with the talk beginning at 1230pm.
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IICG CHRISTMAS DRINKS (CHELTENHAM)
IICG is pleased to present Christmas Drinks for members and non members as we look to see in the festive season, make new acquittances and catch up with old friends. Based directly next to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre, Twisted6 is a quirky yet classy bar serving some of the best cocktails in Cheltenham. Neither trashy nor pretentious, the vibe here is fun but stylish. We will also be hosting an event 7 days later for the Gloucester groups so worry not, or you can come to both!
View event detailsGloucestershire Coroner's Office ....What We Do and How We Do It
IICG is pleased to bring to you a fascinating insight into the role of the Coroner and all the related responsibilities and services that fall under the remit of the Gloucestershire Coroner's Office. We are honoured to have 2 high profile speakers. Scott Riddell is the Centre Manager of Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court and Terry Onions is the Senior Coroner’s Officer for the Gloucestershire Coroner Service. At the end of this session you will understand: - who the Coroner and Coroner’s Office are and what they do - types of death that may lead to an inquest - the inquest process - how an inquest links into the insurance industry This seminar is open to all members and their guests. If you would like to join us, please use our online booking system by clicking on the Book Now button. Please note that this event starts at 1230pm. Our usual buffet and refreshments will be available from 12pm Kingsholm Stadium is able to provide access and facilities for the disabled.
View event detailsUnderstanding Wills,LPA and Probate
Your Will could prove to be one of the most important documents you ever arrange to be drafted. Those left behind will be glad that you made the effort, and the assets you spent all your life accumulating should end up in the hands of those you intended them to. You may have even been able to avoid some of the complex taxes that can eat away at your estate. In the latest of our CPD offerings for the PFS community, Stephen Oliver of The Will Company will be talking through the importance of the matters in hand as well as the latest developments within this particular field. The event will be held at the offices of St. James's Place in Cirencester on Thursday 8th November with the talk starting at 2pm and finishing at 4pm. The site has disabled access and there are multiple car parks within walking distance of the building. There will be a selection of teas,coffees,water,fruit and small cakes available from 1.30pm.
View event detailsInsurance & Artificial Intelligence
AI’s underlying technologies are already being deployed in our businesses, homes, and vehicles, as well as on our person. Core technology trends, tightly coupled with (and sometimes enabled by) AI, will reshape the insurance industry over the next decade. In this new offering from IICG, Nic Hartley from Ecclesiastical will explain how AI and its related technologies will have a seismic impact on all aspects of the insurance industry, from distribution to underwriting and pricing to claims. At the end of this CPD session,delegates will be able to demonstrate - What is AI - It’s history - The different types - Use case study scenarios Online booking This seminar is open to all members and their guests. If you would like to join us, please use our online booking system by clicking on the Book Now button. Please note that this event starts at 1230pm. Our usual buffet and refreshments will be available from 12pm Kingsholm Stadium is able to provide access and facilities for the disabled.
View event detailsInsurance Distribution Directive....It's Coming Home
The IDD will have great impact on all insurance staff and includes the need to have compulsory training of 15 hours a year for all general insurance staff . This has nothing to do with CII CPD and it will become a legal requirement for all staff involved in insurance distribution from October to undertake the required training. This will be the first time ever that a minimum stipulated number of training hours will become a legal requirement in the UK general insurance market! This will be suitable for anyone on the general insurance side involved in insurance distribution, so brokers, underwriters, claims staff, loss adjusters - they all need to be understanding these key changes. This also includes any IFA's involved in 'protection products' This presentation will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, who is widely regarded as one of the top insurance trainers in the UK and worked with IIC&G on a number of events now. The event will start at 1.30pm and there will be a buffet and refreshments available from 1pm. The location has disabled access
View event detailsDriverless Cars...What's it all about?
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham and Gloucester are pleased to present a highly requested CPD lecture on Driverless Cars and the technology relating to this interesting topic. We are delighted that it will be presented by one of the foremost experts in this field, David Williams of AXA Insurance. The event will be held at Gloucester Rugby Club on Tuesday 4th September with the talk starting at 1230pm and finishing at 1345pm. Buffet and refreshments will be available from 12pm and the site has free parking and disabled access.
View event detailsSOLVENCY II AND OGDEN...THE PERFECT STORM
If you do not understand what Solvency II is doing in your market place then you will be failing your clients – this presentation will help you understand all the changes going on in your market The UK insurance market along with the rest of Europe is completely changing because of Solvency II. Since its implementation it has largely gone under the radar, however it is causing massive changes to the UK insurance market place and what we are seeing is only the beginning. The change in the Ogden table rate has speeded up the changes caused by Solvency II and together they are causing the perfect storm. This presentation will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, who is widely regarded as one of the top insurance trainers in the UK, and through his role he has got to see how the market place is reacting to Solvency II and Ogden. The event will start at 1230pm and there will be a buffet and refreshments available from 12pm. The location has disabled access
View event detailsGrowth Mindset and The Chimp Paradox
Do you sabotage your own success? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? Growth Mindset is based on Carol S Dweck Ph.D Self Theories. Dweck is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is a professor of Psychology at Stratford University. Her research focused on why people succeed and how to foster success. The Chimp Mind Management Model was created by Prof Steve Peters who is best known for his motivational work for British cycling, England’s footballers and Team GB stars. The model, which is also used by leading businesses, is based on scientific facts and principles to help you develop yourself and choose your emotions around everyday situations.
View event detailsBusiness and Investment Relief......A Technical Briefing From The Ingenious Group
IICG is pleased to present another one of it's technical CPD briefing events for the PFS community. This session is aimed for all of our PFS members and at the end of the session,delegates will have been delivered an education talk and understand how to Articulate the background and the role of Business Relief (BR) in proactive estate planning, and understand, o The range of solutions available across AIM and unquoted investments, o The positioning of BR against more traditional forms of IHT planning o The nature, risk and liquidity of the BR market across separate asset classes o The impact of potential Care Fees and how this affects proactive IHT/BR planning o Opportunities available for pre-care fees planning Be given an introduction and background to Investor’s Relief (IR), and understand, o The associated tax advantages of IR and how it compares to alternative tax reliefs o How BR and IR can help target a wider audience than straight BR solutions o How to identify potential clients for Business Relief and Investors Relief planning
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IIC&G President's Annual Charity Golf Day
On behalf of our President and her chosen charity, The Pied Piper Appeal,welcome to our 2nd Annual Charity Golf Day Golf Package: £40 includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival, practice balls for the driving range , 18 holes golf on Spa Course followed by a meal (roast beef dinner) in the Clubhouse. A vegetarian option will also be available. This price also includes your charity donation Overview: Competition prizes for the best individual golfer and team score and also nearest to the pin on a chosen par 3 as well as a longest drive prize for a chosen par 5 Event limited to 48 players Exact times and details TBC but we are looking at first tee of at 11.05am Booking: Places are limited, to book your place please book online or email smcgill@aspectsrecruit.co.uk More detailed information to follow about the competition rules and event organisation including payment.
View event detailsComparing apples and oranges, cracking the code of cyber insurance
Cyber crime is one of the hottest topics across the world. With events such as the WannaCry ransomware attack and other day to day attacks on household and businesses, Cyber crime has generated wide publicity,interest and concern. The insurance market has responded with products and services that assist clients in the event of a Cyber attack on their homes and business but what actually do these look like and cover? This free one hour CPD event is bound to be of interest to all as Nicholas Hartley of Ecclesiastical looks at how the insurance industry has reacted in offering cover, what is available, what it covers and whether insurance is always the right choice.
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Conflict Resolution: Managing Challenge Conversations
Overview:Difficult conversations in the workplace are, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Whether you´re delivering bad news, giving a negative performance evaluation, or simply having to say no, this interactive course will give you hints and tips to manage these situations effectively. Aim: To give you a practical structure to deal with conflict and hold that difficult conversation that you have been putting off. Objectives: By the end of the session you will be able to Use techniques and tools to deal with conflict Understand underlying causes of conflict Develop strategies to get to a win-win situation
View event detailsFLOOD IMPLICATIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
The threat and implications of flooding remains one of the single most challenging areas for the UK insurance market to continue to deal with 365 days a year. Flood Consults team provide a nationwide service offering experience and expertise in flood risk management, flood protection, flood risk assessments to property level protection surveys and Repair and Renew Grants. They work UK wide for the likes of Allianz, Hiscox, QBE, Marsh and have some very good case studies about practical help of flooding on a risk that needs to be underwritten/placed.
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2018 IIC&G ANNUAL BIG NIGHT OUT QUIZ
**THE IIC&G ANNUAL BIG NIGHT OUT QUIZ IS HERE ** Gordon League Rugby Club, Hempsted Lane, Gloucester, GL2 5JN Bar open at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start Teams of up to 4 @ £10 per team Cash prizes to be won Food will be served on the night Book your entries on line or send your entries to Nicola Hunt by 16th April nhunt@armourrisk.com
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2018 IIC&G AGM
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham & Gloucester would like to inform members that its AGM will be held on Thursday 26th April. All members are welcome to attend the meeting where the Officers will present their reports for the previous year and the councils for 2017-18 year will be elected. Thisis a great opportunity to come along and meet council members,tell us what you think and indeed step forward and help shape the future running of IIC&G
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IIC&G Annual Dinner 2018
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham and Gloucester Manor By The Lake Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN Reception from 6.30pm, 3 Course dinner served from 7.30pm. This is a black tie event. Guest Speaker - Perry McCarthy Band - Tommy and the Fuse Carriages: 1am
View event detailsCPD event - General Data Protection Regulation - Session 2
This lecture will discuss the impact of GDPR on the insurance profession and list the changes organisations will need to consider.
View event detailsCPD event - General Data Protection Regulation
This lecture will discuss the impact of GDPR on the insurance profession and list the changes organisations will need to consider.
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