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Environmental damage claims lecture
Mike Marston, Divisional Director for specialist firm OHES Environmental, will explore some of the key risks that can result in material damage and liability claims, including oil, chemical and agricultural spills. Mike will also report on some of the pollution related damage caused by the recent flooding across Somerset and the South West. During the seminar, the following topics will be discussed: 1. Regulators 2. Investigation 3. How an environmental consultant can help 4. Methods of remediation 5. Risk management 6. Policy cover 7. Legal liability including the mix of legal and civil criminal law 8. Environmental legislation and how it affects insurance
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The Jackson reforms in personal injury claims
Last year's implementation of the Jackson Reforms and other measures heralded the most radical changes there have ever been to the way in which compensation claims are handled, with a view to tackling the compensation culture. Following the presentation, those attending will be able to: i. Understand the implemented changes to the compensation claims process ii. Identify how and why the original reforms have been amended iii. Determine how the reforms will impact on the insurance market in the short to medium term iv. Understand how the reforms may influence policyholders in their choice of insurer
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How to get the most out of Linkedin lecture
LinkedIn is a business-related social networking site. Launched in 2003, it now has 200 million registered users in 200 countries, and was floated on the NYSE in 2011. This seminar is aimed at individuals and companies wanting to use the power of Linked-in to make connections in business. No technical knowledge is required. Seminar Content: . An introduction to LinkedIn . How to set up a LinkedIn Account . How to connect with potential customers and partners . How to grow business through LinkedIn . The pitfalls of LinkedIn . How to create a company page
View event detailsMajor loss property handling
Learning outcomes will include: • Challenges for an insurer when it comes to major loss, the importance of team working and being proactive • The importance of immediate action, reinstatement issues, temporary accommodation, tendering options • Hot topics - Unoccupied buildings, metal theft, BI indemnity periods and subrogation
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