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CANCELLED: Mindfulness Program 2024: The Pleasure of Small Things

  • Fri 22 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

BREATHWORKS & JONATHAN BATES are excited to be delivering a Mindfulness for Stress programme running throughout 2024 specifically designed for insurance professionals. Jonathan will provide you with tools and techniques to manage stress more effectively and improve overall emotional health.

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Webinar: Bitesize: Build to Rent boom brings Latent Defects Insurance to the fore, but what does this cover?

  • Wed 20 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Antoni Kaminski, Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited

A booming Build to Rent (BTR) sector operating within the UK’s unpredictable construction industry is making Latent Defects Insurance all the more important. Latent structural defects can lie undiscovered for years after practical completion, so having the right insurance is important. Come and join us and learn more about why this cover is so important!

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Webinar: IIM Bitesize: Claims Forensic Accounting

  • Fri 15 Nov 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jimmy Reynolds, C. Lewis
    • Alex MacDonald-Bell, C. Lewis

Jimmy Reynolds and Alex MacDonald-Bell, Directors from C. Lewis, will be leading this session giving an overview of the measurement of a Business Interruption loss claim in line with policy coverage.

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IIM Annual Dinner 2024

  • Fri 08 Nov. 6:00 pm
  • Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Stacey Sheridan, President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester is delighted to announce that our Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 8th November at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Join us for a packed evening with glamorous entertainment performances, a three course dinner and plenty of laughs with our after dinner entertainment.

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POSTPONED: Mindfulness Program 2024: The Pleasure of Small Things

  • Fri 08 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

BREATHWORKS & JONATHAN BATES are excited to be delivering a Mindfulness for Stress programme running throughout 2024 specifically designed for insurance professionals. Jonathan will provide you with tools and techniques to manage stress more effectively and improve overall emotional health.

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In person event: Celebrating 10 Years of Link Up North

  • Thu 07 Nov 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Richmond Street

This event will be hosted by Link Up North, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network. Join us for Link’s 10-year anniversary party in Manchester!

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Webinar: Critical business interruption insurance learnings for brokers following the Infinity Reliance judgement

  • Mon 04 Nov 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Online
    • Alan Chandler

One of the most important judgements in recent times relating to Bi insurance was made in the Infinity Reliance case, and brokers who fail to change their proceedings risk large Pi claims against them going forward.

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Webinar: Cert CII IF1 Insurance, Legal and Regulatory Revision Part 2

  • Fri 25 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? Look no further as we are providing you with two sessions to help you prepare for your exam. Session 1 - 11th October 2024 - 09:30am - 12:30pm Session 2 - 25th October 2024 - 09:30am - 12:30pm

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In person event: Black History Month - Breaking Barriers

  • Tue 22 Oct 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • CNA Hardy

We are running this event in partnership with iCAN, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network in Manchester. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring accomplished leaders from the world of Insurance and Sport. Our distinguished panelists will share their personal journeys, insights, and experiences in navigating their careers and breaking barriers.

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Bitesize Session - Intro to Directors & Officers (D&O) / Management Liability

  • Tue 15 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Aon Insurance Brokers
    • Callum Taylor, AXA

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 a session providing a comprehensive introduction into Directors & Officers (D&O) and Management Liability

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Mindfulness Programme 2024: The Extraordinary Power of Self-Compassion

  • Fri 11 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

BREATHWORKS & JONATHAN BATES are excited to be delivering a Mindfulness for Stress programme running throughout 2024 specifically designed for insurance professionals. This session’s topic is The Extraordinary Power of Self-Compassion – Friday 11th October 2024 12-12:45pm.

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Webinar: Cert CII IF1 Insurance, Legal and Regulatory Revision Part 1

  • Fri 11 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? Look no further as we are providing you with two sessions to help you prepare for your exam. Session 1 - 11th October 2024 - 09:30am - 12:30pm Session 2 - 25th October 2024 - 09:30am - 12:30pm

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Webinar: Microsoft Excel Large Features

  • Wed 18 Sep 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    • SquareOne Training

Designed as a follow on from the earlier session, or for the more intermediate user of Excel. The session will cover topics such as designing the Quick Analysis Toolbar, tips for managing multiple sheets, advanced conditional formatting, and utilising range names. Participants will also learn how to work with tables, pivot tables, slicers, and timelines, as well as create dynamic and visually appealing charts. This comprehensive approach ensures that intermediate users can significantly enhance their Excel capabilities and productivity in a visual way for reporting

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Webinar: Microsoft Excel Core Features

  • Wed 18 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
    • SquareOne Training

The session will cover practical topics such as everyday shortcuts, navigation tips, essential formulas, cell referencing techniques, formatting, and data filtering, ensuring participants leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to use Excel for a variety of everyday common tasks. It is likely that you are self-taught and want to learn quick ways of working, or have little knowledge of these features.

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Hybrid: IIM Bitesize: Motor Trade Insurance – what we all should know!

  • Tue 17 Sep 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Chamber Space
    • Louis Rudd, AXA Insurance

A great opportunity for both brokers and underwriters to hear from AXA’s Head of Motor Trade dispelling the myths about Motor Trade insurance: What does a Motor Trade policy cover? Ware the risks associated with this trade and what are the trends we should look for? How do we ensure our customers and their customers are protected?

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Mindfulness Programme 2024: Sleep

  • Fri 13 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

BREATHWORKS & JONATHAN BATES are excited to be delivering a Mindfulness for Stress programme running throughout 2024 specifically designed for insurance professionals. This session’s topic is Sleep – Friday 13th September 2024 12-12:45pm.

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Young Members Ball 2024

  • Thu 12 Sep 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm
  • Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

We are delighted to announce the return of our Young Members' Ball! The event will take place on Thursday 12th September at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel.

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Insurance Industry Race Day

  • Fri 06 Sep 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Haydock Park Racecourse

In conjunction with the Manchester Marine Insurance Association, the Insurance Institute of Manchester would like to invite you to Haydock Races for an afternoon of racing.

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Pride Parade 2024

  • Sat 24 Aug. 10:00 am
  • DAC Beachcroft Office

We are thrilled to announce the details of our participation in this year's Manchester Pride Parade. Get ready to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity, and create lasting memories in a vibrant, positive, and empowering atmosphere. Saturday 24th August 2024.

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Mindfulness Programme 2024: The Exhaustion Funnel

  • Fri 16 Aug 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jonathan Bates, Breathworks

BREATHWORKS & JONATHAN BATES are excited to be delivering a Mindfulness for Stress programme running throughout 2024 specifically designed for insurance professionals. This session’s topic is The Exhaustion Funnel – Friday 16th August 2024 12-12:45pm.

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