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IIM Council Meeting 03.12.25

  • Wed 03 Dec 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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In Person Event: Being a leader (without managing people)

  • Thu 27 Nov 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Aviva
    • Caroline Hickey

Myth busting the common misconception that in order to be a leader, you have to be a people manager. This engaging workshop hosted by Caroline Hickey will guide you through the six ways we can show up as leaders in our teams and in our own lives.

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IUAD Coffee Morning

  • Thu 27 Nov 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for tea, coffee and good company in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

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IIM Bitesize: Negotiating and Influencing – a sustainable model

  • Wed 26 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

Building rapport and using it for successful negotiations is vital. Join us to learn about ‘outcome thinking’, how to use perceptual positions, accessing resourceful states, framing strategies, non- zero-sum outcomes and other negotiation tips and guidelines.

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Link Up North - Christmas Party

  • Thu 20 Nov 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Iconic Bar

Join our partners Link Up North (the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network) for festive networking, bubbles, and drag hosted by Verry Cherry!

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IIM Annual Dinner 2025

  • Fri 14 Nov. 6:00 pm
  • Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Marc Hargreaves, President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester is delighted to announce that our Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 14th November at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Join us for a packed evening with entertainment, a three course dinner and plenty of laughs with our after dinner entertainment supporting Henshaws charity.

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North West Conference

  • Thu 13 Nov 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • 1877 Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium

Following last year's successful event, we're delighted to announce the North West Conference will be returning for 2025, and booking is open!

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CII Revision Sessions Part 1 and 2

  • Fri 24 Oct 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Online
    • Adrian Toomey, Intuition Training Limited

Are you currently studying the Cert CII IF1 and need some extra revision help? Sign up for our two part half day study sessions. Part 1 - 24th October 2025 - 09:30 - 12:30 and Part 2 - 7th November 2025 - 09:30 - 12:30. You must attend both sessions!

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IIM Council Meeting 23.10.25

  • Thu 23 Oct 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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MCA and IIM - Half Day Mock Trial

  • Tue 21 Oct 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Friends Meeting House
    • Dr Ioannis Mavroudis
    • Brian McCluggage
    • Fraser Lindsay
    • Lee Cook
    • Jonathan Green

Join the Manchester Claims Association & The Insurance Institute of Manchester for an engaging and informative event where industry experts will share their knowledge and insights on various topics, including FND (Functional neurologic disorder) and a mock JSM (Joint Settlement Meeting).

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Get Your Shuffle On - Social Event

  • Thu 16 Oct 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Electric Shuffle

The Insurance Institute of Manchester social committee are delighted to bring this new event to the calendar, as those nights draw in, and the cold weather hits, you’ll be all snuggly warm in our dedicated area munching on tasty pizza and drinking a chilled beverage, all whilst playing shuffle board and mingling with like minded people from our wonderful industry. Click to register you interest now .

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Hybrid Event - Examining a Construction Project – who insures what and when?

  • Wed 01 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Kennedys
    • Liam Greene, First Underwriting
    • Daniela McGowan, Kennedys Law LLP

This seminar will look at the risks and policies which might arise before, during and after a construction project. Hosted jointly by Kennedys and First Underwriting to provide the perspective from a legal and underwriting point of view, this promises to be an exciting event

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In Person Event: Take control of your career development

  • Thu 25 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Weightmans LLP
    • Caroline Hickey

This in person event, hosted by Caroline Hickey, explores navigating decision paralysis, the pressure to make the ‘right’ career decision and reframes the process of career development to make it feel easier and more accessible. Food and drink will be provided, so come ready to learn, connect, and enjoy!

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In-Person Event: The Power of the Plate - Fuelling Women's Health

  • Tue 23 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Marsh
    • Sally Ashworth, Healthful You
    • Lisa Kempster, Best You

This session is designed for anyone with an interest in women’s health; offering practical, evidence-based insights into what, how, and when we eat can impact our health from adolescence through later life. So, while the main spotlight might be on women, the information we’ll share will benefit anyone looking to optimise their health, energy, and overall well-being through the power of food.

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Webinar: IIM Bitesize: Martyns Law

  • Tue 23 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Kim Alcock LLM ACII FCILA AInstLM, McLarens
    • James Owen BA (Hons), Dip CII, McLarens

After receiving Royal Asset and officially becoming law on 3rd April businesses now have 24 months implementation period to prepare for the Act to come into force in 2027. We will review the requirements of the Act, the impact on the insurance industry and risk management support.

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Charity Golf Day

  • Wed 17 Sep 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Rudding Park Golf Course

Join Henshaws for a brilliant day of golf, competition, and connection all in support of people living with visual impairments and a range of disabilities. Your participation helps Henshaws empower individuals to lead confident, independent lives.

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Webinar: Superstar Communicator - Customer Care Skills

  • Wed 10 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Susan Heaton-Wright, SuperStar Communicator

Customer care is essential for any business and should be central to any planning and delivery. Clients and customers are no longer loyal to one business unless you treat them well. And communication is key to this. In this virtual workshop I show you how to show you value your customers through excellent customer care skills – the Superstar Communicator way.

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In Person Event: Suicide Awareness Session

  • Wed 10 Sep 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Clyde & Co
    • David Cain

Joins us for this Suicide Awareness workshop taking place during Suicide Awareness week. David Cain is a suicide survivor and will take you on a journey of discovery around the topic. Using real life stories and up to date statistics this workshop will provide clear and useful life saving techniques for all in attendance. There are a lot of misconceptions, false narrative, and uneducated discussions online around Suicide, David brakes the taboo and soundbites and provides a real world, human approach to prevention through connection.

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Link Up North - Manchester Conference

  • Tue 09 Sep 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • DAC Beachcroft Office
    • Darren Knight, George House Trust

LINK Up North, in conjunction with DAC Beachcroft, welcome you to a free half-day conference at DAC Beachcroft's new Manchester office. Diversity, equality and inclusion, and in particular the LGBTQ+ community, has found itself unnecessarily in the spotlight in recent years. The aim of this mini-conference aims to invigorate and motivate the community and those tasked with ensuring inclusivity and equality in their organisations.

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IIM Council Meeting 04.09.25

  • Thu 04 Sep 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend. Contact the Secretary for further details.

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