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Charity event - Clubbathon
2 hour clubbercise class All to raise money for the current IICG nominated charity, the Pied Piper Appeal. Organised by your president Nicola Hunt
View event detailsBrexit: The impact and implications for the United Kingdom
One word has probably not evoked so much debate or dispute in the last 50 years across Europe. Now IIC&G members will have their chance to understand Brexit in our latest CPD event. At the end of the session,delegates will be able to understand the implication and impact of Brexit across 4 key areas the health of the UK economy; exposure to the UK’s legal, regulatory, and tax environment; reliance on selling cross border goods and services; dependence on free movement of staff between the EU and the UK
View event detailsInfluence and Persuasion: Increase your chances of getting a yes
We are all in the business of influencing and persuading. By understanding some of the science behind persuasion and personalities, delegates will improve their chances of buy in, change and success
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CPD - Studying for General Insurance Diploma Modules
Aimed at those in general services, currently studying or planning to study Diploma level CII papers as part of their career development, maintaining competency and/or progression towards Chartered status. At the end of the workshop session participants will understand:- •The main elements of the CII’s rules for completing mixed assessment coursework •How to research material for Diploma coursework assignments. •How to structure coursework questions •How to prepare for the multiple choice exam part of the assessment •Some of the most effective revision strategies for Diploma level exams
View event detailsSuccessful Chartered and Diploma Exam Preparation
Aimed at those in financial services, currently studying or planning to study new CII papers as part of their career development, maintaining competency and/or progression towards Chartered status. The talk will include 2 main sessions, the first being the qualification options relating to Diploma (R0 and J exams) and Advanced Diploma units (AF) leading to Chartered. The second session will be about effective exam preparation, study and revision. Brand Financial Training have offered to create a special page on their website for attendees giving them exclusive access to numerous valuable learning resources
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Sports and Social Event - Dick Whittington Pantomime
2017 Christmas Pantomime Dick Whittington Cheltenham Everyman Theatre Saturday 9th December - 4:00pm showing
View event detailsFire Risk and 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. Jim will speak about Grenfell and the issues arising from it, along with the changes that he hopes will follow
View event detailsSports and Social Event - The Good Food Show
The Good Food Show is back! Exciting live entertainment, the UK's top chefs and the best festive shopping and inspiration... The flagship Show this winter has the UK’s greatest chefs and experts, plenty of festive shopping and inspiration, exciting live entertainment in their unique Big Kitchen and on numerous stages across the Show. Plus discover the widest variety of food, drink and cookery products from over 500 exhibitors, including great brands and a vast range of independent and artisan producers.
View event detailsThe Impact Of Drone Technology In The Insurance Industry
Overview: Drones regularly feature in the media - usually attracting negative publicity from a sensationalist press. This session aims to dismiss some of the myths surrounding drones and examine how they can be used to quickly, safely and accurately capture data for use by the Insurance Industry.
View event detailsWar Horse Theatre Trip
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham and Gloucester are running a trip to see War Horse at the Bristol Hippodrome on Tuesday 31st October, 2017. Tickets in the stalls are available at the discounted price of £50, to include transport to and from the venue. Please note we have negotiated an extension for payment to the end of June 2017. So it is not too late to book your Seats!
View event detailsRenewable technologies and insurance
Target Audience: Anyone involved in placing or underwriting commercial business or in handling and managing commercial claims. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning more about renewable energy risks and available covers.
View event detailsEverything you wanted to know about Engineering Inspections
Target audience Anyone including Broker Directors/Account Executives/Account Handlers/Underwriters involved in placing or dealing on a day to day basis with commercial business. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning more about Engineering Inspections and the associated statutory regulations that the inspections fall under.
View event detailsSSC - Trapped Escape Rooms
Based on the Japanese online game 'Takagism', Escape Rooms is a real-life room escape game which requires players to work together to solve hidden puzzles to escape a locked themed room, before the 1-hour timer runs out. This exciting new concept, brings the popular online game into real life and gives players the opportunity to use their intuition, teamwork skills and intelligence to accomplish a unique and challenging task
View event detailsManaging stress,depression and dementia in the workplace
This talk will look at stress, anxiety and depression in the workplace, how to recognise symptoms in yourselves and others and coping strategies. The subject of dementia will also be addresses, both in the workplace and coping as a carer for someone with dementia.
View event detailsCPD EVENT - Hacking...The New STING!!
Hacking is a very real threat for businesses of all sizes: cybercrime is estimated to cost business more than £21bn a year. Steve McLaughlin, Director of Steve Mac Media ltd, computer forensics and IT security professionals, will give IIC&G members give his expert advice on how to stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals. You wouldn’t leave your car unlocked. Yet we do with our most important business assets all the time – whether it’s compromising data through unlocked computers or open files accessible to unvetted contractors. Learning objectives At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify: • the 7 key steps used by hackers, including a live demonstration hack • technological defences • professional exploitation. Speaker biography Steve McLaughlin’s background is in IT, security and financial services, serving ten years in the Royal Air Force in the field of telecommunications, IT and security then moving into financial services, working for HSBC until 2004. He set up his first financial services company in 2005 and in 2011 saw a niche market in IT security as he noticed IT companies were not paying particular attention to IT security. He and his firm (Steve Mac Media Ltd) decided to gain certification in the industry qualifications: • Certified Forensic Investigation Practitioner (CFIP) • Certified Security Testing Associate (CSTA) Steve believes IT security is not about spending thousands of pounds on Anti-Virus, firewalls etc; he believes it is about investing in education and training. “The more we educate our staff, family and friends the better protected we all will become and this will allow us to quickly identify when something appear not to be right”. A light buffet lunch and refreshments will be available from 12.00pm with the session starting at 12.30pm for an hour.
View event detailsCPD Event - Discount Rate/Ogden Table Changes…Implications For Our Industry (19/07/17)
2nd Session released - due to popular demand. Can you explain to your client the twenty percent premium increases following the Government change in the discount rate? This lunchtime presentation run by Alan Chandler, UK insurance trainer, Chartered Insurer will explain the difference between special and general damages in liability claims and focus on how the change in the discount rate will completely transform the General Insurance market. Buffet served from 12:15pm Start time: 12:30pm End time: 1:30pm
View event detailsCPD Event - Discount Rate/Ogden Table Changes…Implications For Our Industry (18/07/17)
Can you explain to your client the twenty percent premium increases following the Government change in the discount rate? This lunchtime presentation run by Alan Chandler, UK insurance trainer, Chartered Insurer will explain the difference between special and general damages in liability claims and focus on how the change in the discount rate will completely transform the General Insurance market. Buffet served from 12:15pm Start time: 12:30pm End time: 1:30pm
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Working with Vulnerable Clients
This presentation focuses on vulnerable clients. With close regulatory attention on both consumer vulnerability and an ageing population, Jan will offer practical ideas for firms who believe they are, or may be, working with clients in vulnerable situations. Buffet served from 1215pm Seminar starts 1230pm Seminar finishes 1.30pm
View event detailsFoot Golf
Football Golf at Brickhampton will take place on 1st July 2017. 18 holes – Groups of 4 (Individuals Welcome) CII Member: £11.00 Non-Member: £16.00 Juniors: £13.00 Price includes ball hire
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Insurance Institute Charity Golf Day
Purpose: On behalf of our President’s Charity to raise money for the Pied Piper Appeal Golf Package: £40 includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival, practice balls, 18 holes golf on Spa Course followed by a meal (carvery) in the Clubhouse. Overview: Competition prizes for the best individual golfer and team score and also nearest to the pin on a chosen par 3 Event limited to 60 players Exact times and details TBC
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