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Illicit Cultivation & Processing of Cannabis - 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
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
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
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
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
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
View event detailsAn Overview of Insurance Law
In this webinar we will undertake a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of insurance law.
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Hawkins Webinar - Major Loss Fires
In this presentation, Richard Fletcher will discuss a case study on the investigation into the cause of a major loss fire several years ago. The extensive building was severely damaged, and a significant portion had collapsed.
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CPD Webinar: The changing Ogden rate and how it will reduce liability premiums
How liability rates will significantly fall from January 2025 due to the recent Ogden rate reduction? The Ogden rate is used by courts to increase or decrease large personal injury liability claims. It was one of the main reasons why the market went so hard in recent years when the rate started loading liability settlements, and it will be one of the man reasons why we will now go into a softer market due to the fact it will start discounting liability settlements from 10 January 2025. This presentation will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, and he will explain what the Ogden rate is and how it affects liability settlements
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CPD Webinar: READING, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING LAWS
The study and practice of law is often considered difficult because of the sheer volume of information that needs to be read, understood and applied, whether in a case study for a professional exam or as part of providing advice to a client.
View event detailsThe New Employment Rights Bill and its Potential Impact on the Insurance Industry
The Employment Rights Bill will potentially have a major impact on the insurance industry. This webinar will highlight the key provisions that will likely impact the insurance industry in terms of coverage, especially across employers´ liability and other commercial lines of business.
View event detailsWebinar - Looking back at 2020 and ahead to conscious capitalism: ESG and socially responsible investing
A presentation by Adam Martell - Investment Manager & Chartered Wealth Manager Charles Stanley, in conjunction with the Institutes of Hull, York and Bradford In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, around the world central banks provided record levels of stimulus to support economies. In this webinar, Adam will recap the main events of the year, before turning attention towards integrating ESG (environmental, social, governance) and socially responsible factors into any strategy as an investment manager. Building wealth for the future is important but increasingly Adam is finding people want their investments to do more than make money. This webinar explores the role of ESG integration as part of this process.
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Webinar - Understanding the implications of policy exclusions following covid-19
We know pretty much the whole market will apply some sort of pandemic exclusion for pandemics/covid-19 or more worryingly the words communicable diseases will be used, this starts bringing all sorts of extra scenarios that will be excluded for clients. Importantly, this will be for liability as well as property and Bi and could leave a policyholder with a lawsuit that is not covered by their insurance policy. All insurance staff need to understand the law relating to exclusions. This webinar will take delegates on a plain English walk on how the law applies to policy exclusions and proximate cause, so that they can explain to clients clearly and confidently the implications of the differing communicable disease exclusions that will be applied to your policyholders wordings.
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Webinar - Seafarer Crisis - what has happened and where do we go from here
The crisis affecting seafarers will lead to shipowners and their insurers in all likelihood facing claims from ship’s crew members. This 1.5 hour webinar will raise awareness around the issues affecting the crews of all vessels worldwide since the pandemic started and that charters may start to be rejected due to a ship’s crew having been on board for excessive periods, raising safety concerns. Vessels will then be laid up around the world with potentially no crew being available, as there is almost certainly going to be a decline in the profession.
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CPD Diversity Webinar "Unconscious Bias" with Dr Pete Jones
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. This 1-hour webinar will raise awareness around Unconscious Bias in the workplace and wider business environment. Drawing strongly on the neuroscience evidence, and the research around ‘what works’, it aims to equip delegates with an insight into Unconscious Bias.
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Webinar - How to maximise opportunities in a Hard Market
There have been hard markets before, there have been recessions before, but never have the two emerged with such force at the same time. Policyholders desperate for savings will be receiving the unwelcome news of significant premium increases. The door of client inertia will be swung wide open, presenting fantastic new business opportunities, as well as offering serious threats to renewal books. This webinar, delivered by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular insurance presenters in the UK, is a follow on from his incredibly well received presentation on why there will be a hard market called the Perfect Storm. Alan will explain what constitutes a hard market and ten things both brokers and underwriters need to do to maximise opportunities in these unique trading conditions. Many of the best brokers in the UK attribute their success to the last hard market of 2001. It became a turning point from which they never looked back. There will be big winners and losers again in 2020 just like there was 19 years ago.
View event detailsWebinar - Building Sustainable Lasting Legacies
As every adviser knows, no two clients are the same. All will have very different goals and objectives, and understanding these are key when it comes to successful financial planning. In the context of legacy planning, it is also important to gain a true understanding of client’s individual beliefs, values and aspirations. For some clients, legacy planning may be primarily focused on ensuring that as much of their wealth as possible can be passed on to their loved ones. Others may be looking to use their investment power to make a wider positive change, seeking opportunities to invest in sectors that they know will be improving the world for generations to come.
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Webinar - Credit Hire - The What? How? When? and Who?
Overview Credit Hire has only been around for 30 years or so, but in that time it has become one of the most sensitive and polarising subjects in the general insurance market. Depending on your perspective it can solve a perennial problem by keeping vital customers on the road or it can be an expensive and unnecessary luxury, which ultimately has to be paid for by the insuring public. This webinar looks at the development of credit hire, the legalities, and how the current market operates. It also includes some significant case studies and how the concept might develop in the future.
View event detailsWebinar - Manage your Fear and turn up with confidence
Overview: There are situations where we are affected by fear; this could impact on our performance, or we could avoid taking up opportunities that could progress our career. In this powerful webinar, Susan shares techniques to understand and manage your fear so you can present the very best version of yourself in business situations. Using proven knowledge from Neuroscience as well as her experience as a professional musician, Susan delivers invaluable content.
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Webinar - Fire & Fury, when disaster struck: What happened next?
Following on from last year's successful regional seminar, we're pleased to announce the second chapter focusing on the civil, fraud and criminal aspects of the disaster case-study. It promises to be a fascinating session, culminating in a mock-trial
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