Events
Forthcoming events

CPD Webinar: Patto’s story – lessons in building resilience
Andrew Patterson is a former professional cricketer whose life took an unexpected turn when diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a condition that left him confined to a wheelchair. His inspirational story is one of perseverance, adapting to new realities, and not giving up.
Wed 14 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Andrew Patterson, Nick Thomas & Associates

When Audible Warning Alarms Cause Injury
Whether or not an audible warning alarm is effective is dependent on its ability to draw the attention of the listener. If that alarm is not sufficiently distinctive, people can suffer serious injuries. Conversely, if that alarm is too loud, the alarm itself has potential to cause injury.
Ros Lambert-Porter, will define the characteristics of effective audible alarms and where they might fail
Thu 15 May 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Rosalind Lambert-Porter, Hawkins
Underinsurance part 2 - Memorabilia: Passing Phase or Appreciating Asset?
Collecting things is something humans have always done – from interesting pebbles to
glamorous diamonds! It’s a natural urge that many of us experience. Collecting
memorabilia has become very fashionable, and can be very lucrative. But what is valuable,
and what advice and guidance should a client be offered?
Tue 20 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Rachel Doerr, Doerr Dallas Valuations
The Rise of Errors and Omission Claims Against Brokers and how these can be mitigated
This presentation will explore why the number of errors and omission claims against brokers are on the increase and how these can potentially be mitigated. Ask a PI solicitor which PI claims are the easiest to deal with, and they nearly always say broker PI claims because you just must settle! Brokers time and again fail to professionally train staff and record key things in a correct manner, meaning that when these claims go to court there is often no defence.
Tue 27 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan Chandler Chartered Insurer, Alan Chandler Training

Understanding Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a debilitating condition caused by prolonged exposure to vibration, typically from the use of power tools or machinery in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and forestry.
In this presentation, Principal Acoustics Consultant Dr Andrew Peplow, provides a comprehensive understanding of HAVS, including its causes and symptoms.
This session is entirely hosted by Hawkins
Thu 29 May 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Dr Andrew Peplow, Hawkins

CPD Webinar: The Risks Posed by Lithium Batteries
This session is designed to draw the underwriter’s and broker’s attention to the risks to property underwriters from Lithium Batteries and why rating and wording alterations may be needed to counter this growing problem.
Tue 24 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates
Previous events

Get a Grip: The Investigation of Pedestrian Slips & Falls
Pedestrian falls are the single most common cause of major injuries in the workplace, and are a leading cause of injuries across a wide range of non-workplace environments.
Dr Paul Lemon, will look at the methods that should be used to investigate slipping incidents.
Thu 08 May 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Dr Paul Lemon, Hawkins

CPD Webinar: Embracing AI with compliance in mind
This webinar is designed to provide insights into the use of AI technology within general insurance firms, with a strong emphasis on compliance.
It will cover AI fundamentals, its current and potential applications in the insurance sector, and the importance of adhering to regulations like GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
Wed 07 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Kerris Earle, Zing 365
How to correctly advise clients on setting correct indemnity periods under BI insurance
Brokers increasingly face Pi claims for failing to advise clients correctly on setting appropriate Business Interruption indemnity periods, and with all the unfortunate events occurring in the world at the moment, making rebuild materials very scare, never has there been a better opportunity to engage your policyholders on this subject.
Fri 02 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Chandler Chartered Insurer, Alan Chandler Training
Annual General Meeting 2025
We need you! To get down to our AGM...
Your local institute council invites you to attend their 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.
Book your place today.
Wed 09 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Advanced
This is the 3rd and final part of our Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance.
This session studies claims and cases that have determined the legal interpretation of policy wordings. In doing so, it summarises and builds on the learnings of our two earlier webinars enabling policyholders/clients to operate within a highly contractual environment
Tue 08 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM, Nick Thomas Associates

RO5 (Financial Protection) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 26th March 2025
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
Wed 26 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Online