It is quite the understatement to say how honoured I am to have been voted in as President of this Institute for the 2019/20 year. I will be stepping in to some big shoes in steering the Institute forward following a very successful year thanks to Carly Dunningham's hard work. I am delighted that Phil Beattie will be taking on the role of Deputy President this year and I am excited to work with Phil to plan the year ahead and beyond.

I am fortunate to have received immense support from Council, and have been lucky enough to be involved in various committees working with some very enthusiastic and willing volunteers since I joined Council in 2015.

We will be continuing with the very successful Insurance Institute of Liverpool Games and more information on this will follow, our first event will be held slightly later this year and will conclude in February/March 2020 - to coincide with the 2020 Olympics! I am sure our newly formed social committee will build on the successes of last year and provide fresh ideas to keep the games alive and keep you all competing and engaged!

We are hoping to work closely with other local instututes and societies this year. This will be kick-started with a joint Insurance Institute of Liverpool and BIBA North West Region Summer Quiz taking place in Revolucion De Cuba in June. Our new Diversity programme with links to CISI will continue, please keep an eye out for the next event in this new programme. As a new theme I am hoping to focus our attention on conservation and more on how this theme will feature during this year will follow - please keep an eye on our website and social media.