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Next Generation Mixology training and Cocktail Making
Join us for food, networking and learn the art of Mixology and Cocktail Making Techniques, for just £10 per person. Please note places are limited and this is sure to be popular. We are operating a first come first served policy, so do get in quick if you want to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.
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Apr 30th - Objects from the Insurance Museum - Online Webinar
A book from 1658 on insurance law, a ledger from Lloyd’s of London, detailing the movement of ships and goods and a metal plate with the Sun Fire Office’s logo on. These are some of the objects the Insurance Museum is planning to use in its exhibitions, workshops, events, and further down the line, a physical museum
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General Knowledge Quiz 2025 NOW 24 April 2025
General Knowledge Quiz 2025. Available to book for teams. Please see full details.
View event detailsAnnual 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.
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April 3rd - Establishing an alliance with the Insurance Industry and Business Fire Safety - Online Webinar
Join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service business support team for an overview on fire safety legislation and its role as the Enforcing Authority.
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Kent Annual Conference 2025
We’re delighted to hold our 12th annual conference once again on Tuesday 1st April. The event provides 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 and thought provoking insight from our brilliant speakers. The event is relevant to issues the sector faces and is an enabler to further your knowledge and understanding to assist you within the scope of your role and share within the workplace or 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 or contacts and gain CPD.
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Adjusting in a Recession
The CILA Property and Anti-Fraud Specialist Interest Groups will explore an array of topics on the subject of handling claims in a recession, including the real day to day impact on property claims, the unique challenges confronted by adjusters and actionable solutions. This one hour webinar brings together experts from both major insurers and loss adjusters. Focusing on property-related losses, this event is bound to be of interest to anyone involved with general insurance claims, whatever their role.
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Annual Dinner 2025
Our annual dinner will be held at Coulsdon Court Hotel and Golf Club, Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon CR5 2LL. Come along to network and be entertained.
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Why underinsurance in home contents is so prevalent, and practical tips/tools to address it
Underinsurance is a major issue in the industry – Why is this, and what can the industry do about it? This is for brokers and insurers who handle home contents insurance, claims handlers and loss adjusters, compliance teams, to ensure that they treat customers fairly.
View event detailsGeneral Knowledge Quiz 2024
General Knowledge Quiz 2024. Available to book for teams of 6. Please see full details.
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Presidents Reception & Prizegiving
President's Reception and Award Ceremony for NDII Council members, invited guests and prize-winners only.
View event detailsWhat Wine Ageing Processes Can Teach Us About Career Progression In Insurance & Financial Services
Not all wines mature well and there are various reasons for this. The same is true of some careers. However, with a proper strategy taking into account current and future market trends as well as understanding the need to future-proof your skills and qualifications, you can ensure that you progress your career with the right trajectory and thrive in the 4th industrial revolution. Through tasting 5 different wines and learning about how winemakers age wines to ensure they are future-proof for their intended markets, we will explore what the wine ageing processes can teach us about career progression in insurance and financial services.
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Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference
Our annual Learning and Development Conference takes place on Thursday 17 October and is once again hosted jointly by the Insurance Institute of Sussex and North Downs Insurance Institute. Delivering 5 hours of quality CPD, the event will be of interest to all general insurance professionals and will cover the following range of topics: artificial intelligence; brokers' professional indemnity insurance; modern marine risks; terrorism; cyber; emerging climate risks and opportunities
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FCA GI Consumer Duty and Multi-Occupancy update
Consumer Duty has been with us for over a year now an we will look at its implications, and an update on fair value assessments to include what makes up broker commissions and how to ensure broker costs are fully understood. We will also look at the new rules on multi-occupancy buildings insurances following intervention by the government. Insurers and brokers will also need to provide information about policies to leaseholders, including details of all remuneration and placement. We will also cover the requirements imposed by the new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which will ban commission sharing.
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Burning Questions - A CPD event with Networking Buffet
Join us for our free CPD and networking evening at the Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath, We will be welcoming experts from Hawkins & Associates who will present on a multi-disciplinary fire investigation, from origin to recovery. This event will followed by a networking buffet. During the evening, - Anna Knight will share her expertise in fire investigation from the initial instruction, investigating the scene and identifying root cause; - Ian Major undertakes investigations into the cause and spread of fires and will discuss how the extent of fire damage is influenced by poor design or construction; and - Niralee Casson will discuss potential building defects and how she can ascertain where the responsibility lies and if there are prospects for recovery.
View event detailsFinancial Stress & Mental Health
Financial strain is recognised as being one of the key stress factors for adults, and it can be a major risk factor for poor mental health. It is not uncommon for people to neglect their mental health, specifically when they are experiencing financial stress. This can lead to significant problems in the long term and even worsen the existing financial stress. In this session, we will explore the relationship between financial stress and health - and attendees will leave with practical tools to help them combat financial stress, and stay well.
View event detailsAnnual Dinner 2024 POSTPONED to 2025
Our annual dinner will be held at Coulsdon Court Hotel and Golf Club, Coulsdon Court Road, Coulsdon CR5 2LL. Come along to network and be entertained.
View event detailsMen: It’s OK to Talk (and other ways to process difficult stuff)
Talking is good for us. We all know that and yet some of us find it hard to talk about how we feel, especially when we aren’t feeling good. This session is aimed at men and those who would like to support the men in their lives. The aim of the session is to shine a light on why some men find it difficult to open up, to explore ways to support men when they are struggling and to share some alternative ways to process difficult stuff, for those who really don’t like talking. In this interactive session, attendees will develop an understanding of some of the challenges facing men today and will take away some helpful ways to support men (or themselves) through difficult times.
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Burning Questions
Join us for our Burning Questions CPD Panel Discussion, where we will be hosting an immersive timeline of a multi-disciplinary fire investigation, from origin to recovery. This face to face event will followed by a networking buffet and there will also be an opportunity to examine exhibits from cases that Hawkins have investigated previously. During the evening, - Anna Knight will share her expertise in fire investigation from the initial instruction, investigating the scene and identifying root cause; - Ian Major undertakes investigations into the cause and spread of fires and will discuss how the extent of fire damage is influenced by poor design or construction; and - Niralee Casson will discuss potential building defects and how she can ascertain where the responsibility lies and if there are prospects for recovery.
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Happiness at Work
Mental Health in Business believes that happiness at work should be a top priority for all organisations, big and small, national and international. That’s why they have developed this session, especially for the International Happiness at Work Week (23 – 27 September, 2024), the International Week of Happiness at Work.
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