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Get a Grip: The Investigation of Pedestrian Slips & Falls

  • Thu 08 May 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    • Dr Paul Lemon, Hawkins

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.

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CPD Webinar: Embracing AI with compliance in mind

  • Wed 07 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Kerris Earle, Zing 365

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.

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How to correctly advise your clients on setting correct indemnity periods under Business Interruption insurance policies.

  • Fri 02 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler Chartered Insurer, Alan Chandler Training

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.

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Annual General Meeting 2025

  • Wed 09 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

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CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Advanced

  • Tue 08 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM, Nick Thomas Associates

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

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RO5 (Financial Protection) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 26th March 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 26 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

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.

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Why underinsurance in home contents is so prevalent and practical tips/tools to address it

  • Thu 20 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Rachel Doerr, Doerr Dallas Valuations

Underinsurance is a major issue in the industry – many reports suggest that around 2/3 of homes are underinsured. Unfortunately, the same is often true for the contents in those homes. Why is this, and what can insurers and brokers do about it?

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RO4 (Pensions and Retirement Planning) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 19th March 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 19 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO4 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.

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Drone Insurance

  • Tue 18 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Alan Tickner, Nick Thomas & Associates

This is an emerging class of insurance driven by the increasing use of drones by businesses. The session provides a comprehensive exploration into the safe operation of drones and the relevant insurance, risk and regulatory issues.

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CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Intermediate

  • Tue 18 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM, Nick Thomas Associates

This is the second part of 3 in our Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session examines how the standard Joint Contracts Tribunal contract has influenced the Contractors' insurance product, where and to whom the building contract imposes responsibility for insurance and the main classes affected

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Introduction to Engineering insurance

  • Wed 12 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Tickner, Nick Thomas & Associates

Engineering insurance can be a difficult area for brokers and insurers to understand. This introduction to engineering insurance session looks at the main covers and helps brokers and insurers identify key risk areas.

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CPD Webinar: Farm Essentials

  • Wed 12 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Jane Carr, Zing 365

The farming and agriculture industry has quite a unique requirement when it comes to insurance. There is material damage, livestock, farming equipment, various degrees of liability, environmental facts, the list goes on! The purpose of this course is to get an understanding of the risks associated with this industry, and how insurance policies provide the cover.

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RO3 (Personal Taxation) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 12th March 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 12 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO3 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.

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Illicit Cultivation & Processing of Cannabis - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 06 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Dr Ian Tatner, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Ian will discuss methods used during the illicit cultivation of cannabis plants and subsequent processing of the crop, and how such activities can lead to extensive property damage and danger to life.

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The Forensic Examination of Photovoltaic Systems - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 06 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Dr Nick Carey, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Join Forensic Fire Investigator Dr Nick Carey, as he explains the basics of photovoltaic installations, the electrical safety risks of fires scenes involving them, and typical faults/damage which can lead to fires or other failures.

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RO2 (Investment Principles and Risk) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 5th March 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 05 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO2 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.

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RO1 (Financial services, regulation and ethics) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 26th Feb 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 26 Feb 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO1 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.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Forensic Insight - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 20 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Richard Heath, Hawkins Forensic Investigations

Electrical Engineer Richard Heath will explain the science behind these incidents, the techniques used to mitigate the risks, and how modern forensic investigation techniques can shed light on the causes of battery failures. He will also include a review of the problems that everyday consumers face regarding lithium-ion batteries and discuss the challenges an investigator might encounter when conducting such investigations.

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CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Introduction

  • Tue 18 Feb 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm
    • Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM, Nick Thomas Associates

This is the first of our 3 Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session examines Contract Works policies and what they cover, what are the main cover issues (including defect exclusions) and the information brokers need to place the cover

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An Overview of Insurance Law

  • Wed 12 Feb 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

In this webinar we will undertake a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of insurance law.

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