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Webinar: Conflict Resolution

  • Thu 12 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Michael Quigley

Do you want to manage conflict well? For some people conflict can be awkward which means you might avoid it rather than dealing with it. Learn about 5 approaches to managing conflict and find out what your preferred method is. We are all different so learn how approaches can complement and support you.

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Save the Date! Jubilee Prize Awards

  • Wed 11 Jun 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Jubilee Prize Awards take place annually to reward local excellent in CII examinations. Award winners are taken from local exam results, with winners invited to attend the event.

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LGBTQ+ Manchester Walking Tour 🌈🚶‍♂️

  • Tue 10 Jun 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Vimto Sculpture

Join us for a fascinating walking tour of Manchester’s Gay Village, uncovering its rich LGBTQ+ history and iconic landmarks. Starting at the Vimto Statue, we’ll explore key sites, share stories of the city’s queer past, and finish the evening with a drink at The Lodge Manchester.

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Fast Track to ACII Programme 2025/26 - Entry Deadline

  • Fri 30 May

Do you have your Certificate in Insurance and Diploma in Insurance and are you looking to progress to the next step? Do you have members of staff who started working towards their qualifications and need a bit of help moving on to ACII? We have teamed up with Insurance Training Partnership (ITP) to offer the chance to join a programme specifically designed to help achieve ACII.

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IIM Council Meeting 27.05.25

  • Tue 27 May 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Manchester Chamber of Commerce

This meeting is for council members and guests to attend and will be held in the Gaskell Room at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

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IIM & Inconnection: BIBA Conference Padel Morning

  • Wed 14 May 7:30 am – 9:30 am
  • The Pollen Club

Kick off your BIBA Conference experience with an exciting Padel Event on Wednesday, 14th May from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at The Pollen Club, Blackfriars St, Manchester M3 2EQ just a 13-minute walk from Manchester Central! Hosted by The Insurance Institute of Manchester and Inconnection, this is the perfect way to start your day at BIBA and get active while networking. Register on the event page to secure your place!

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Webinar: The Art of Listening to What People Don't Say

  • Thu 08 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

When listening to customers and colleagues, it is as important to understand what they don't say as what they do say. We are all guilty of cloaking messages and there can be a number of reasons for this. Being left to read between the lines can have disastrous consequences. The skills taught in this webinar will add great insight and value to the relationships you build with customers and colleagues.

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Webinar: Digging Below the Surface - Introduction to Construction

  • Fri 02 May 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
  • Online
    • Tracy Keep, Gallagher

A bitesize introduction into the world of construction presented by Tracy Keep from Gallagher. Tracy is an expert in her field and has wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding the topic of construction. This session with cover the key areas of construction from JCT contracts and Liability, to a claims scenario in which you can put your knowledge to the test. There is also the opportunity for a quick Q&A session to round up the session.

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Young Members' Ball 2025

  • Thu 01 May 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm
  • Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

We look forward to inviting you to the Insurance Institute of Manchester Young Members' Ball 2025! The event will take place on Thursday 1st May at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel. Drinks Reception starts at 6pm Join us for an evening of music, food and networking.

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Link Up North – LGBTQ+ Networking in Manchester

  • Tue 29 Apr 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Link Up North, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network, for an evening of networking, socialising, and community-building at The Lodge Manchester. Whether you work in insurance or another professional sector, we welcome all LGBTQ+ professionals and allies who want to connect in an inclusive and friendly space.

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Webinar: Bitesize: Marine Cargo Insurance – Want to know more?

  • Mon 28 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Andrea Scott, Marsh Limited

Want to learn more about marine cargo insurance? Andrea Scott from Marsh will be explaining the policy cover and who needs this type of protection. As a Senior Marine Placement Broker, she will share some of the excuses and misconceptions as to why business don’t think they need cover.

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IIM Football Tournament 2025

  • Fri 25 Apr 1:45 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Lucozade Powerleague

It's back! The fiercest football competition in Europe, bar none! We look forward to welcoming participants old and new to the annual football tournament. We have already held early discussions with some ”big hitting” new teams who are keen to join in the fun. Will there be a new winner? The excitement is almost too much to bear!

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In-person Event: The Evolution of AI in Insurance plus AGM 2025

  • Thu 24 Apr 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Everyman Cinema
    • Ania Collins, Zurich UK

Join us for an insightful CPD session on the evolution of AI, plus the Insurance Institute of Manchester AGM 2025. Your local institute council invites you to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved.

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Insurance Institute of Manchester Leadership Programme 2025

  • Fri 11 Apr. 12:00 pm

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is offering you the chance to join a programme to help you develop your career. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about their jobs and keen to develop both themselves and our industry. Over 6 months from May 2025 successful applicants will attend 9 workshops which will be face to face and for a half day.

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Webinar: Optimum Productivity and Performance at work

  • Thu 10 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas Associates

How do you take control of your own motivation and make sure you focus and get your work done? Come and join us to learn what motivates you, how to you can take action to develop ‘tiny habits’ and positive self-talk. Discover how to ‘get in the zone’ for peak performance in the moment and the surprising truth about what really motivates us.

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Menopause: What All Managers and Colleagues Need to Know!

  • Wed 02 Apr 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • CNA Hardy
    • Kate Muir
    • Rachel Longbottom, Bravo Networks

Breaking the silence on menopause in the workplace! New Speaker Announced! Rachel Longbottom, Head of Service Performance and Innovation at Bravo Networks, will be providing an insight on how an insurance company can provide practical support to their teams. For International Women’s Month, we are collaborating with iCAN Manchester and CNA Hardy to host an essential discussion on menopause in the workplace - what all managers and colleagues need to know. Join us for a Menopause Mythbusting event featuring Kate Muir, a renowned women’s health expert, documentary maker, and author. Katie will break down the myths surrounding menopause, offering valuable insights into how individuals and organisations can foster greater understanding and support.

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Let's Play Darts!

  • Thu 27 Mar 5:15 pm – 8:15 pm
  • Black Cat Club

Returning for its 2nd year, the Insurance Institute of Manchester welcomes you to join us on our first social gathering of the year at Black Cat Club , Manchester.

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Transgender Visibility – What It Means to Be Transgender in the UK in 2025

  • Thu 27 Mar 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online

Transgender Day of Visibility is a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of transgender people, while also acknowledging the barriers they continue to face. This lunchtime session, hosted by Link Up North, will bring together speakers from the transgender community and allies.

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Webinar: Cert CII IF1 Insurance, legal and regulatory revision – two half day study sessions

  • Fri 14 Mar 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Online
    • Adrian Toomey, Intuition Training Ltd

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 - 14th March 2025 Session 2 - 28th March 2025

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Webinar: Business Correspondence Writing Skills

  • Fri 07 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Sarah Godfrey, London Market Training

Business Correspondence Writing Skills - Want to write concise and precise business communication which is appropriate to your audience? Learn why style and content matter especially when structuring difficult or sensitive communications.

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