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Webinar - Networking – a professional approach
We are pleased to invite you to join this webinar presented by Nick Thomas. Nick offers a unique combination of skills in the UK insurance training sector – an industry sales specialist and a widely qualified professional coach and trainer. Nick is an Economics graduate with over 25 years corporate insurance broking experience. He was a highly successful sales producer in the UK broking market before progressing into regional and then national sales leadership roles. As National Development Director at HSBC, Nick was one of only 40 people from a global workforce of 265,000 selected as part of the STARS programme to recognise exceptional performance. He is a highly trained consultative sales specialist, and his experience includes a secondment with a major management consultant to design a best practice sales process.
View event detailsAn introduction to the insurance industry - Webinar
This is a 3 hour interactive webinar designed to introduce delegates to the Insurance Industry. The course provides an introductory overview of the principle of risk transfer and looks at the different types of insurance and reinsurance available, the features of insurable risk and the make- up of the Lloyd’s and International Insurance Market. The course will be highly interactive with delegate participation and engagement throughout. This half day course consists of two 90 minute on-line sessions with a 15 minute break. The course is delivered by a COLF qualified Chartered Insurance Broker with over 40 years insurance experience who is a Certified Online Learning Facilitator (COLF).
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Ipswich CII - Menopause: What everyone needs to know webinar (Tuesday 5th June 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
We are excited to invite you to an informative session on menopause with Claire Russell from Mental Health in Business. This empowering webinar is designed for everyone; from women themselves to anyone who lives with or works alongside women. The session promises to provide valuable insights into how menopause impacts psychological, emotional, and physical health. In this webinar, Claire will cover: • Understanding the effects of menopause • How menopause can impact mental and emotional well-being • Practical advice for managing menopause • Tips for supporting someone experiencing menopause, whether at home or at work This session is an essential resource for those looking to raise awareness, empower women, and provide practical guidance to navigate menopause with understanding and support. Don’t miss out on this enlightening and impactful discussion! Register now to secure your spot and join us on 5th June for an insightful session that will help you support someone (or yourself) through menopause.
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M81 Revision session
Are you currently studying the M81 Broking module 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 - 9.15am-12.15pm 2nd June 2025 Revision Session 2 - 1:00pm-4:00pm 6th June 2025 Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M81 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 M81 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M81 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 M81 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 M81 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 M81 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.
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M05 Revision session
Are you currently studying the M05 Insurance law module 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 30th May 2025 Revision Session 2 - 9.30am-12.30pm 9th June 2025 Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M05 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 M05 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M05 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 M05 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 M05 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 M05 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.
View event detailsM92 Revision session
Are you currently studying the M92 Business and finance module 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 23rd May 2025 Revision Session 2 - 9.30am-12.30pm 5th June 2025 Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M92 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 M92 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M92 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 M92 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 M92 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 M92 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.
View event detailsBusiness Interruption Claims Tips & Tricks from a Forensic Accountant
We are pleased to invite you to ‘Business Interruption Claims: Tips and Tricks from a Forensic Accountant’ with Charlotte Ainsworth ACA. Charlotte is a Chartered Accountant working as a Senior Manager with Crawford Forensic Accounting Services in London. Charlotte retrained as an accountant following a career in project management, she handles a wide variety of business interruption claims and specialises in renewable energy losses. This interactive session with real-life examples will share some tips of the trade so you know what to look out for with business interruption claims.
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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.
View event detailsAnnual 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!
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Ipswich CII - Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout (Tuesday April 15th, 12-1pm)
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.
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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.
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***SOLD OUT*** 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
View event detailsLM2 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.
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The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk & North Essex Prize Winner's Ceremony 2025
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.
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CII YPG Lloyd's 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.
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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.
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An Introduction to Directors & Officers (D&O) / Management Liability with Callum Taylor - AXA Insurance
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?
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Big Christmas Quiz 2024 in aid of Suffolk Mind!
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!
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An Introduction and Overview of CAT & Climate Analytics - David Smith and Lamorna Jarvis - WTW
When: Thursday the 24th of October 12.30 - 13.30 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams Please join us for our lunch and learn with David Smith and Lamorna Jarvis from WTW who are pleased to provide an introduction and overview to Catastrophe & Climate Analytics. This session aims to provide an overview of their roles and how they use catastrophe and climate modelling to analyse the risk posed to Clients. This includes analysis of natural catastrophes such as extreme weather events (e.g. flooding and windstorms) and other natural perils such as earthquake risk. The climate analysis focuses on the forward-looking projections of acute and chronic risks across different emissions scenarios which support Clients in their climate disclosure reporting. Both aspects assist in facilitating the optimal management, mitigation and transfer of risk. Our speakers: David Smith - WTW - Associate Director - Physical Risks | Climate Practice David joined WTW in August 2022 as part of the Strategic Risk Consulting team in London. His main responsibility is to deliver a range of natural catastrophe and climate risk consulting services for WTW global corporate client base. He is specialised in running industry recognised catastrophe models to help clients understand their risk against natural perils. David holds a BSc in Geophysics from the University of Edinburgh and a MSc in Petroleum Geosciences from Imperial College London. Prior to WTW, David worked for 3 years within the client and consulting team of Verisk (formally AIR), one of the industries leading catastrophe modelling vendor. Responsibilities included acting as subject matter expert on Verisk’s catastrophe modelling platform Touchstone(Re); helping answer client queries, training clients on the use of the software and running complex analytical solutions to help clients best understand their risk against natural and man-made perils. Before catastrophe modelling, David worked for BP as a geohazards specialist, working to delineate natural hazards which may pose a risk to engineering and drilling operations that were taking place across the business. David is passionate about helping clients to not only identify, but mitigate their risk against natural hazards. Lamorna Jarvis - WTW - Associate - Physical Risk | Climate Practice Lamorna joined WTW in 2021 on the Graduate Development Programme where she completed two 12-month rotations – the first in WTW’s Carrier Management team and the second as a Liability Broker in the Natural Resources division. In 2023 she joined the Climate Practice to support the delivery of natural hazard and climate risk services to WTW’s portfolio of clients. Lamorna has worked across a range of catastrophe and climate projects in GB and North America; assessing and quantifying risk under current and future scenarios.
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M05 Insurance Law Revision Session
M05 Insurance law Revision Session – Friday 27th September 2024 (9h15 – 12h15) Session Overview Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M05 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 M05 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. This session is being delivered both face-to-face in Ipswich and also online Learning Objectives By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M05 syllabus and: • Build an understanding of the laws which underpin the insurance industry • Develop their knowledge of the system within which these laws operate and are administered • Improve their ability to apply M05 insight to practical day-do-day insurance situations Session description With an interactive blend of revision quizzes, contribution calculation examples and mock exams, Adrian will provide insight into the key elements of the M05 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 M05 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 M05 exam. Speaker bio Adrian runs Intuition Training, a specialist CII qualifications training firm, 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 in the UK and around the world towards successful completion of their CII qualifications. Adrian is ACII-qualified and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.
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