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WEBINAR - 5 old school broking techniques which will still serve you and your customers well in a hard market in a digital world
5 old school broking techniques which will still serve you and your customers well in a hard market in a digital world. The challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic were quickly followed by the impact of inflation on claims values and premiums and whilst it may not be correct to characterise the market on all commercial lines as “hard” it is not without its challenges for brokers. Hard markets can be difficult but they also offer great opportunities to brokers, insurers and reinsurers who are well prepared. We now also have a great range of digital technologies at our disposal which may make help us pace business when prices are increasing and capacity is hard to find.
View event detailsIF1 Revision Course
IF1 Overview The course will look at the best exam techniques to use to pass IF1. We will explore: • The different types of risk, • The U.K. market place • The six insurance principles of insurable interest, duty not to misrepresent/ fair presentation of risk, indemnity, proximate cause, subrogation and contribution • The legal and regulatory aspects of insurance The course will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer who has taken thousands of people from nothing to fully ACII qualified, including training many national prize winners, so you will be getting the best possible help to pass IF1.
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Hawkins Webinar - Numerical Analysis in Forensic Geotechnical Engineering
In this session the speaker will provide a glimpse of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering including: · Basic concepts · Application to forensic investigations · Case studies
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Hawkins Webinar - Should a Building be Demolished Following a Fire?
In this session Yang will demonstrate the methodology and technology Hawkins uses to conduct structural assessment of fire damaged structures.
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Annual General Meeting 2023
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2023 Annual General Meeting on the 15th of May, 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. The meeting will be held at Allianz offices at: Medway Bridge House, Medway Bridge Marina, Fairmeadow, Maidstone ME14 1TG Book your place today.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction
Nico’s presentation will answer the following questions: · What is liquefaction? · Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? · How can that risk be mitigated?
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Annual Dinner 2023
Our 2023 Annual Dinner will once again be held at the popular and prestigious location of Leeds Castle. Join us!
View event detailsWEBINAR with Branko: Covid BI Claims Update
BI covid claims – where are we now following recent judgments in the High Court? This webinar will provide an update post the Supreme Court Appeal judgment and will focus on a number of various decisions made on complaints referred to the FOS, insurer statistics on claims payments, courts cases including: Corbin & King v AXA, Stonegate pubs, Greggs and Various Eateries (judgments handed down on 17 October 2022).
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Hawkins Webinar - Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?
Chun Chan will discuss how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue.
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Webinar – Let's Talk Menopause
The menopause can have a big impact on the daily lives of employees and, in turn, have a negative impact on their performance and attendance at work. This session aims to help raise awareness of the challenges it can cause and the simple actions that can help women thrive in the workplace.
View event detailsWebinar – Professional Indemnity Insurance
This presentation provides an overview of professional indemnity insurance. It looks at the main case law underpinning the PI market, why the PI market is expanding in terms of number of policyholders needing the cover yet at the same time the capacity is decreasing.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings
This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.
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Developing Assertiveness Webinar
This course is designed for new managers, leaders and those dealing with people face-to-face and on the phone regularly.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Need for Speed: Estimating speed in collision investigations
This session will cover methods in which an expert might estimate vehicle speeds, including a discussion on their reliability and limitations.
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Kent Conference 2023 - Meeting a changing, challenging world
This conference in its tenth year offers a superb opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day of education, debate and networking. It is always our aim for you to have plenty of take-aways of thought provoking ideas to implement and share to further your career and improve within the scope of your role within the workplace and even outside! From feedback ‘as the one to attend’ we cover off a wide range of topics from a variety of presenters with lunch and refreshments and certainly recommend you bring along your colleagues and gain CPD.
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Hawkins Webinar - MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option
This session will look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: - training and qualifications required - potential hazards - examples of MEWP related incidents
View event detailsWEBINAR with Branko: FCA GI Consumer Duty and Update
On 25th January 2023 the FCA made it clear that "some firms may be further behind in their thinking and planning for the Duty. This brings a risk that they may not be ready in time, or they may struggle to embed the Duty effectively throughout their business." Their review highlighted three key areas where firms should particularly focus their attention during the second half of the implementation period (to 31 July 2023). This General Insurance focused session will also include an update on Product Value Assessments (note the FCA criticised insurers for their lack of progress with this). Both brokers and insurers have an important role to play and this session will ensure you understand what it is you have to do and what changes need to happen in year two of the process to ensure it all gets done.
View event detailsWebinar – Directors and Officers insurance overview
The webinar will briefly explain the history of D&O and how the D&O marketplace is changing dramatically due to the economy. The sad fact is that many businesses will struggle badly over the next few years and lots of redundancies will have to be made. This will result in a sharp spike in both Directors and Officers and Employment Liability Practices claims. It should also be noted that many more directors are being sued in recent times individually and that the amount of HSE prosecutions have trebled against individual directors since 2015.
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Hawkins Webinar - BLEVEs: The Hidden Dangers of Back Boilers
This session will cover the risks associated with domestic back boilers, and how environmental factors and incorrect decommissioning can result in catastrophic damage to property.
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Hawkins Webinar - Crane Safety - Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse
A review of a fatal crane accident that occurred on the Carol Anne workboat off Mull in 2015 including: - the mechanics of the incident - the complexity of crane mounting - the benefits of investigating at an early stage
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