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PFS Teams Session - Factor Investing and its role in retail investment portfolios

  • Wed 14 May 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Samantha Kay, Hymans Robertson Investment Services

Thanks to Sam and Andy for this online session for our PFS members.

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CPD Webinar - Men - It's OK to talk

  • Thu 08 May 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Talking is good for us. We all know that and yet some of us find it hard to talk about how we feel, especially when we aren’t feeling good. This session is aimed at men and those that would like to support the men in their lives. The aim of the session is to shine a light on why some men find it difficult to open up, to explore ways to support men when they are struggling and to share some alternative ways to process difficult stuff, for those who really don’t like talking.

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A plain English overview of understanding an insurance policy wording

  • Fri 04 Apr 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This one-hour webinar, presented by Alan Chandler one of the most popular presenters in the UK, looks to provide a plain English walk through what makes up an insurance policy wording. One of the learnings of the Bi and Covid-19 court battles is the fact that you ignore the construction of policy wordings at your peril. All brokers, underwriters and claims staff should have a good grasp of the component parts of an insurance policy wording and this presentation will provide this understanding.

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Free Cert CII and Dip CII Training for Exeter Members

  • Tue 01 Apr.
    • Adrian Toomey - ACII, Intuition Training

In partnership with Intuition Training, we are pleased to be able to offer a flexible, unit-by-unit remote training initiative for our members who want to make progress to achieve their Cert CII and Dip CII qualifications. The cost of this training will be fully funded by the Insurance Institute of Exeter.

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CPD Webinar - Memorabilia Valuations Training

  • Fri 28 Mar 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Memorabilia: passing phase or appreciating asset? Collecting things is something humans have always done – from interesting pebbles to glamorous diamonds! It’s a natural urge that many of us experience. Collecting memorabilia has become very fashionable, and can be very lucrative. But what is valuable, and what advice and guidance should a client be offered? This webinar explores a range of different types of memorabilia, why it is collectible, and offers insight on what clients should be thinking about.

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PFS Live CPD - Creating Sustainable Income During Uncertain Times

  • Wed 26 Mar 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • Barton Law Offices
    • Basil Anderson, L & G

Thanks to Basil Anderson from L & G for this in person 1 hour CPD session for our PFS members at Barton Law Offices, Leeward House, Fitzroy Road, Exeter, EX1 3LJ Meet for bacon roll, tea & coffee at 8.30am, session starts 09.00am for 1 hour. Finishes at 10am.

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Annual General Meeting 2025

  • Wed 19 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Barton Law Offices

We need you! To attend our AGM... If you feel that you can contribute to the future success of the Institute, by bringing your knowledge and enthusiasm to Council, please consider joining. Being a Council member brings with it an array of benefits including the opportunity to network with prominent figures from the industry, develop your own personal skills and raise your profile within the local market. We would be pleased to welcome any new member(s) wishing to join Council.

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PFS Live CPD - An update on the impending Stamp Duty changes, recent Land Registry changes and conveyancing updates

  • Wed 19 Mar 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Barton Law Offices
    • Peter Barton, Barton Law

Thanks to Peter Barton for this in person 1 hour CPD session for our PFS members at Barton Law Offices, Leeward House, Fitzroy Road, Exeter, EX1 3LJ Meet for tea & coffee at 9.45am, session starts 10.00am for 1 hour. Finishes at 11am. ASnyone staying for the Exeter CIi AGM will be entitled to a light lunch after this session.

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CPD Webinar - The Power of Listening

  • Fri 14 Mar 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates

In this session Nick Thomas brings together his expertise from the worlds of sales and coaching to help improve awareness of the importance of effective listening, and some key skills and tools to improve performance in multiple different environments.

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Insurance Institute of Exeter Annual Dinner Friday 7 March 2025

  • Fri 07 Mar 6:30 pm – 1:00 am
  • Winslade Manor

The Insurance Institute of Exeter are delighted to announce that our 2025 Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 7th March 2025.

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PFS Live CPD - Re-wrapping client wealth, fiscal changes post the budget.

  • Wed 05 Mar 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • The Exeter Court Hotel
    • John Corbyn, Quilter
    • Ash Kapasi, Quilter

Thanks to John & Ash for this in person 3 hour CPD workshop for our PFS members at The Kennford Room, Exeter Court Hotel. Meet for bacon roll, tea & coffee at 8.30am, session starts 9.00am for 3 hours, finishes at 12 midday. Light lunch afterwards.

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CPD Webinar - Resilience for Good Mental Wellbeing (re-arranged)

  • Fri 28 Feb 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This webinar explores how we can all develop resilience in ourselves and in our teams. This will include practical advice and tools to help you to build yours and your teams resilience.

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PFS Teams Session - Putting Protection back at the heart of IHT planning

  • Wed 26 Feb 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Dave Butler, Legal and General

Thanks to Dave for this online session for our PFS members.

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CPD Webinar - Impact of the insurance market cycle

  • Fri 21 Feb 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Matt Owen-James, Zing365

The webinar looks at how the insurance cycle moves and the influences the transition between hard and soft markets. As well as looking at the progress of the insurance cycle, the session will help you determine the difference between hard and soft markets, and what that means to all stakeholders involved.

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Graham Brown Professionalism Award

  • Fri 14 Feb – Fri 07 Mar
  • Winslade Manor

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for this year's Graham Brown Professionalism Award which has been kindly sponsored by his family.

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PFS Live CPD - Utilising Business Relief for IHT planning and navigating the new budgetary changes

  • Wed 05 Feb 9:00 am – 10:00 am
  • The Exeter Court Hotel
    • Oliver Wilde, Foresight

Thanks to Oliver for this in person breakfast CPD session for our PFS members at The Board Room, Exeter Court Hotel. Meet for bacon roll, juice & coffee at 8.30am, session starts 9.00am for 1 hour, finishes at 10am.

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CPD Webinar - Resilience for Good Mental Wellbeing

  • Fri 24 Jan 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

This webinar explores how we can all develop resilience in ourselves and in our teams. This will include practical advice and tools to help you to build yours and your teams resilience.

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PFS Teams Session - Sustainability-all you need to know

  • Wed 15 Jan 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Christian Markwick, The Verve Group

Thanks to Christian for this online session for our PFS members.

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Menopause; What Everyone Needs to Know (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Month)

  • Fri 29 Nov 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Claire Russell, Mental Health in Business

Menopause is a reality for every biological woman and it is vital to understand how menopause can affect psychological, emotional and physical health. This empowering session is for women, and anyone that lives with or works with women. The aim of the session is to raise awareness on menopause, to empower women and those that love them, and to share practical guidance on supporting someone (or yourself) through menopause.

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PFS Teams Session - One year on from Consumer Duty – what’s changed and what’s next for advice businesses?

  • Wed 27 Nov 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Samantha Kay, Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS)

Thanks to Samantha for this online session for our PFS members.

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