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Hawkins - Corrosion in the Power Industry

  • Thu 30 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Dr Giuseppe Scatigno, Hawkins

Giuseppe will focus on two widespread corrosion mechanisms that routinely lead to large business interruption claims in the power industry: Corrosion Under Insulation, and Microbiologically Induced Corrosion. He will discuss causes of these degradation mechanisms, as well as how to recognise and prevent them.

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Intl Men's Day - Session 4 - Men's Mental Health in 2023 (Panel Discussion)

  • Fri 24 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Andrew Goate, IICSE
    • Christopher Johnson, IICSE
    • Brian Harris, PFS, IICSE
    • Jesse Johal, PFS, IICSE

In our final lunchtime virtual session for International Men's Day, delegates can listen to a panel discussion with industry professionals from across the local financial services industry, where we will delve into the world of men’s mental health, how our speakers have recognised the signs of poor mental health and what they do to protect their mental health. Please note that to aid the flow of discussion, this session will not be recorded.

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Intl Men's Day - Session 3 - Stress Readiness (George Zielinski)

  • Thu 23 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • George Zielinski, Grow Myself

In the third and penultimate of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join George Zielinski of GROW Yourself where delegates can leverage insights from behavioural science to help better manage and renew physical, mental and emotional energy.

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Hawkins Webinar - Investigating Fires Involving Biomass Boilers

  • Thu 23 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Camilla Gosling, Hawkins

Hawkins has investigated many fires associated with biomass boilers, but over the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in instructions of fires relating to their use. In this webinar, Camilla discusses what biomass boilers are, how they work, and how they can cause fires.

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Intl Men's Day - Session 2 - Men's Total Mind and Body Health (Ollie Martin)

  • Wed 22 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Ollie Martin, Nick Thomas & Associates

In the second of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Ollie Martin of Nick Thomas Associates where delegates will learn to understand what works and what does not and what they can do about their health and performance in the here and now. This interactive workshop will be interspersed with short practices and tests to support engagement and illustrate and support learning.

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Intl Men's Day - Session 1 - From Pain to Performance - (Kieran Mote)

  • Tue 21 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Kieran Mote, Sports Rehab Lab, Southend-on-Sea

In the first of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Kieran Mote of Sports Rehab Lab (based in Southend-on-Sea) where delegates will learn about how to improve their physical health by developing a consistent approach to exercise, how to overcome injury and pain management, why physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle and how exercising regularly improves your physical health as we age.

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Enabling Womens Careers - 14th November 2023 - Celebrating International Mens Day

  • Tue 14 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for the November Women's Forum session. In this session we will be celebrating International Mens Day 2023! This session will be live online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.

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Hawkins Webinar - Push-fit Fittings & Statistical Analysis

  • Thu 09 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Dr Gerald Deshais, Hawkins

Gerald will discuss examples where Hawkins has investigated escapes of water caused by a fault in a push-fit fitting, and how laboratory inspection can be conducted to generate data that allows us to compare the characteristics of exhibit and exemplar fittings, in order to determine the cause of failure.

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PFS Stamford Autumn Conference

  • Wed 08 Nov 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
  • Marriott Hotel, Peterborough
    • James Bird, Fidelity
    • Claire May, Zurich
    • Ash Kapasi, Quilter
    • Karl Steadman, JUST
    • Sarb Thind, PortfolioMetrix
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Managing Tricky Conversations

  • Tue 07 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

In this session Caroline will share how we can step into another person's shoes to understand a situation and achieve more mutually beneficial positive outcomes.

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Ghost Walk and Gin Tasting - Spirits and Spirits!

  • Wed 01 Nov. 7:00 pm
  • Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery

Ghost walk around Peterborough's most haunted buildings, followed by a gin tasting event in Peterborough Museum

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Regulation and the London Market

  • Mon 30 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Kerris Earle, Zing365

"This course looks into the London Market and just how Lloyd’s is positioned within it.​ We look at the operation of Lloyds, its stakeholders and its place in the global insurance market.​ We will explore Lloyd’s legislation, how it is regulated and why. It is a valuable overview for those working within or just wanting a better understanding of the London Market.​"

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Business E-mail Compromise

  • Thu 26 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Brad Fraser, CEO of Infoprotect UK will be hosting a webinar showing the ever-growing importance of email Security. The webinar will cover a real-life case of a law firm/client that was comprised in email fraud, leading to a large financial loss for the victim, which the law firm then had to refund due to their negligence.

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Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook (ICOBS) - Introduction

  • Mon 23 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Kerris Earle, Zing365

"This session is aimed to introduce the delegate to the Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook and its requirements in relation to General Insurance. ​ It provides a top level overview of the interpretation of the sourcebook. ​ Reference should be made to the FCA handbook for the full rules and guidance."

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Enabling Womens Careers - 19th October - Developing Resilience

  • Thu 19 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for the October Women's Forum - Developing Resilience This session will be Live-Online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.

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FCA consumer Duty of Care

  • Mon 16 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Kerris Earle, Zing365

"This FCA are increasingly moving away from principles-based regulation to outcomes-based, and the new Consumer Duty clearly demonstrates this commitment and shift.​ The core components of fair treatment of customers and acting with integrity are not new, but the regulator’s expectations, the cultural shift requirements and the outcome focus of the initiative represent a new era for regulation that is far removed from “box ticking”. ​ This session is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the aims, requirements, and expectations of the FCA in complying with the Consumer Duty."

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Hawkins Webinar - Leaking Pipes & Cylinders – Common Themes between the Industry and the Airing Cupboard

  • Thu 12 Oct 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Philippa Moore, Hawkins

Reflecting on common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home. The topics divide into: · Materials and Methods – specifications and established fabrication procedures · Installation Skill – how individuals demonstrate competency Service Conditions – corrosion and stresses over time causing failure

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Introduction to Lloyd's

  • Thu 05 Oct 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Jennifer Yeates, Zing365

This course aims to introduce Lloyd’s and the London Insurance Market, taking delegates from the commencement of insurance trading in the 17th century through to the current day.

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Hawkins Webinar - Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks/Pressure Vessels

  • Thu 28 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Amir Hajdaei, Hawkins

Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites. He will also discuss the reasons why they are becoming ever more popular and some of the failures that can occur in pipes and tanks/pressure vessels.

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InsurED PFS & CII Education Conference 2023

  • Wed 27 Sep 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Village Hotel

Nottingham Insurance Institute's renowned InsurED Education Conference and Financial Planning Day is back for 2023 - and we're pleased to return to a face-to-face event.

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