Events
Forthcoming events

The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk & North Essex Annual Dinner – Friday 4th April
*Tickets on sale NOW!
On behalf of our President Oliver Watson, we are delighted to announce that our Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 4th April 2025!
Our dinner will be held once again at the amazing Milsoms Kesgrave Hall.
Our annual dinner is a pleasurable evening of celebration, networking and great entertainment providing an excellent opportunity to entertain guests, celebrate the exam successes of our students, network with colleagues, make new friends and generate new business contacts.
The evening will commence at 6pm with welcome drinks, followed by a sumptuous 4-course meal (including the much-loved cheese course!). Guests will be treated to a very enjoyable evening full of entertainment, guest speakers, award-giving and the chance to win some amazing prizes in the charity raffle, this year raising funds for the Presidents chosen charity ‘Suffolk Mind’. We will have exclusive use of the whole hotel after last orders and the live entertainment and dancing will continue until 1am!
Ticket Prices:
• £90.00 – Early bird tickets 10+ people purchased before 1st February 2025
• £95.00 – Early bird tickets for individuals purchased before 1st February 2025
• £110.00 – All other ticket sales after 1st February 2025
For all dinner-related enquiries and to book the much sought after tickets, please contact our Dinner Secretary: cassie.watts@mclarens.com
Fri 04 Apr 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

A guide to understanding policy wordings with - David Hole ACII
We are pleased to invite you to a guide to understanding policy wordings with David Hole ACII. David is an experienced insurance professional with a career spanning 39 years; he has enjoyed wide exposure in the London Insurance Market and elsewhere resulting from his industry-specific training activity.
David is a part-time complaint manager for a Lloyd’s cover holder, as well as a subject matter expert for the Chartered Insurance Institute, authoring and updating modules for the CII computer-based training programme, Broker Assess. His experience includes Head of Claims at Plum Underwriting Ltd, where he was responsible for managing the relationship between insurers and claims third party administrators, handling larger claims received via technical referral processes.
David has been delivering technical insurance training for over 20 years, to a variety of different industry customers in the UK and abroad and provides examination support for clients undertaking CII studies to achieve industry recognised designations. He provides training on many general insurance classes up to at least intermediate level to include motor trade insurance, cyber, marine cargo, commercial property, business interruption, liabilities, construction, engineering, and trade credit. He also delivers more generic underwriting and claims training.
Tue 08 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dave Hole ACII, Lloyd’s

Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout
Understanding and addressing the impact of stress and burnout has never been more crucial. This webinar serves as an enlightening look into these often-overlooked challenges. We begin by demystifying the complexities of stress and burnout, ensuring participants have a clear understanding of what these terms truly mean, their causes, and the warning signs. Recognising these early indicators can be a game-changer in prevention, and it's this proactive stance that sets the tone for the session.
As we move forward, our focus shifts from awareness to actionable strategies. Participants will be equipped with tools and techniques to manage stress and avoid burnout, not just for themselves but for their teams as well. Collaboration plays a significant role here; after all, a team that supports one another thrives together.
The session culminates in a look at the broader organisational picture, emphasising the creation of an ‘Anti-Burnout Culture’. By implementing supportive systems, fostering open communication, and celebrating successes, organisations can ensure they are places of mental wellbeing and productivity. As we wrap up, participants will be reminded of the importance of continued self-care and lifelong learning in the realm of mental health, ensuring they're well-prepared for the journey ahead.
Tue 15 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jay Unwin, Mental health in business

Annual General Meeting 2025
We need you! To get down to our AGM...
When: Tuesday the 22nd of April
Where: Ipswich Town Football Club - Hall of Fame Suite
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk and North Essex will be hosting its annual general meeting on the 22nd April at 5.30pm. Join us at the Hall of Fame suite at Ipswich Town Football Club, where we will report on previous and future activities of the institute and vote on the appointment of council members for the year.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in your local institute and have a say and influence in the learning, social and professional activities within the community of insurance and personal finance professionals. We are always looking for new members and generous volunteers who wish to make a positive contribution.
Buffet food will be offered and the AGM itself will be directly followed by an opportunity to meet your local council members and learn more about our institute.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tue 22 Apr 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Great Client Questions with - Jackie Lockie CFPTM Chartered FCSI (Financial Planning)
Jacqueline Lockie, Director of Lockie Consultants, shares her 28 years of experience with us. She has trained and visited thousands of financial advice and planning firms over nearly three decades in the profession and has seen the good, bad and everything in between!
In this session she shares some of the very best questions that are firm favourites of advisers and planners right around the world.
Thu 01 May 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Jacqueline Lockie, Lockie Consultants
Previous events

LM2 Revision Course
Are you currently studying the CII Diploma LM2 London market two and would like some extra revision help? Then look no further! This is a two part revision set of revision sessions that will be taking place online on the following dates:
Revision Session 1 - 9.30am-12.30pm 12th March 2025
Revision Session 2 - 9.30am-12.30pm 20th March 2025
Learners will gain insight into all areas of the LM2 syllabus and build confidence to take their exam, using real-life examples to illustrate the many principles covered in the unit. The session is suitable for any learners with a reasonable level of familiarity with the LM2 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam.
By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the LM2 syllabus.
With an interactive blend of revision quizzes, contribution calculation examples and mock exams, Adrian Toomey will provide insight into the key elements of the LM2 syllabus, focusing on specific areas for questions and parts of the textbook that learners often struggle with. Learners should come prepared to participate and engage in a relaxed and supportive environment, building confidence with the subject matter to take on the LM2 exam in the near future.
All attendees will also receive an additional bank of mock exams and revision quizzes, designed by Adrian to support preparation towards the LM2 exam.
Adrian Toomey runs a specialist insurance training business (Intuition Training), coaching on many different Cert CII, Dip CII and ACII units. He runs training programmes and revision sessions with insurers, brokers, claims specialists and MGAs, from single office firms through to global organisations, supporting hundreds of learners towards successful completion of their CII qualifications.
Please note:
You are expected to attend both sessions/workshops.
Wed 12 Mar – Thu 20 Mar

The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk & North Essex Prize winner's Ceremony
The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk & North Essex is holding a special event on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at the Ipswich Town Football Club, to celebrate the success of our members that have excelled in the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) examinations during 2024.
Tue 04 Mar 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jonny Benjamin MBE,

CII YPG Lloyds of London Tour
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore the iconic Lloyd's of London with the CII Young Professionals Group! This CPD event promises to be an enlightening experience as we delve into the rich history and innovative practices of one of the world's leading insurance markets.
Wed 19 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Steve Pallett, Lloyd's

Virtual Run/Walk/Jog for Suffolk Mind this January!
The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk and North Essex would like to raise funds for a cause close our President's heart; Suffolk Mind.
Suffolk Mind is a mental health and wellbeing charity, who offer support and advice through their information, advice and local services.
You can cover 10km however YOU want by the end of January. You can walk, run, cartwheel, skate - whatever works for you. Do it as one 10km, two 5kms or even ten 1kms.
How to sign up:
1. Pay your £10 entry fee to when signing up on our event page: https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/giving-pages/ciiipswichsuffolkandnorthessex/
2. Travel your 10km YOUR way, before the end of January
3. Send a screenshot from your favourite fitness app or watch, or other evidence that you have completed 10km to ipswichinstitute@cii.co.uk along with your name and address (so that we can send a medal to you for completing the challenge!).
4. Once the challenge is over, we will send out your well-earned medal. Remember when submitting your evidence to include your postal address so we can send out your memento - this will remain confidential and will not be used for any marketing purposes.
Happy running/walking/jogging!
Note: by sending photos you allow us to use these for promotion of the event.
Fri 31 Jan 12:01 am – 11:59 am

An Introduction to Directors & Officers (D&O) / Management Liability - Callum Taylor - AXA
Join us on the 3rd of December at 12pm for our virtual webinar that will provide an Introduction to Directors & Officers (D&O)/Management Liability with Callum Taylor from AXA Insurance.
Callum is recognised as one of the UK’s foremost experts on Financial Lines and especially Management Liability risks. With over 30 years’ experience he has developed a number of customer focused market leading insurance solutions.
Callum will be leading our session providing a comprehensive introduction into Directors & Officers (D&O) and Management Liability.
Prior to joining AXA in 2010, Callum held senior roles in various UK and European locations with Hiscox ACE European Group and AIG.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evolution of the D&O/MLP marketplace and outlook
- Be able to articulate the key components of coverage and pitfalls
- Interactive claims discussion – recognise what is and isn’t covered
- Understand the key underwriting/broking considerations
- What next for D&O/MLP/Financial Lines?
Tue 03 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Big Christmas Quiz 2024!
We would like to invite you to join our BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ 2024 hosted by the Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk and North Essex. This event will take place at Bar Twenty One, 11 St Nicholas St, Ipswich IP1 1TH, on Tuesday 26th November from 5:30pm.
Get your phones at the ready as the quizmaster, DJ Simon Byrne, is bringing you speed quizzing! Fun and games throughout the night with plenty of prizes to be won including best team name, so get your teams loaded.
• The cost is £5 per person.
• Teams can consist of up to 6 people.
• The cost for a Team of 6 is £25.
• Award for best team name (ensure you submit a team name when booking)
• A large pizza will be provided, free of charge, to each team
• Please be mindful that Team names will be shared on LinkedIn and our website!
All money raised will be going to our President's chosen charity, Suffolk Mind. Suffolk Mind is a mental health and wellbeing charity, who offer support and advice to those in need by providing information, advice and local services.
Please note, we shall be using SpeedQuizzing software in order to play the quiz on the night. For those who haven't used this before, we have provided an overview of the SpeedQuizzing app on the Big Christmas Quiz 2024 event page on our website.
***PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE SPEEDQUIZZING APP BEFORE ATTENDING***
Book now to secure your place(s). Limited availability, so early booking is advisable.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tue 26 Nov 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm