Events

The Joint Professions’ Networking Group (JPNG) is a group of professional organisations, drawn from around the region, offering an opportunity to meet and forge genuine connections with fellow professionals in a social environment. The group was formed in 2009, with 14 professional member organisations, with a mix of lawyers, accountants, surveyors, directors and property professionals, as well as members of the banking, insurance and investment sectors. This is a networking and CPD event arranged by JPNG and suitable for all PFS and CII professionals to attend. See ticket prices and event details.

Speaker: Jeff Heasman The Insurance Institute of Plymouth & Cornwall will be hosting a free CPD event with the opportunity for you to sample some Spanish and Portuguese wines. The seminar will be presented by the popular Jeff Heasman, who, as well as running an insurance training business, is the owner of a wine business in Spain and a professional member of the Society of Wine Educators. About the session: There are lots of parallels between the world of wine and the past year in insurance and financial services. There are also some lessons that we can take from the world of wine in terms of how we can harness potential for the year to come, based on predicted trends. In this fun and engaging session, Jeff will combine his knowledge and experience operating a wine business in Spain, together with his knowledge and experience of providing training to insurance and financial services firms across the world, to provide a review of the last year and discuss likely trends for the year ahead. 5 wines will be used for tasting to illustrate and bring to life the review of 2023 and predicted trends for 2024. We will then follow the event with a quiz! If you would like to attend, please RSVP to adrown@cornishmutual.co.uk Spaces are limited to 30 so it will be based on a first come, first served basis.

Annual Black Tie Dinner.

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.

Join us on the Plymouth Venturer for a great night of unrivalled views of the first displays! This event is open to friends and family of PFS Members and the Insurance Institute too. The boat is fully equipped with a licensed bar and toilet facilities, heated saloon area and comfortable seating. There is also plenty of room to stroll around the open front, rear and large upper deck. Prices; Adult: £16 Child 5 - 15: £10 Child under 5: Free Please note that this event is non refundable. If you are unable to attend on the day, tickets are transferrable upon prior agreement with us. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and refreshments will be available to be purchased from the onboard bar.

Stress is a major contributor to mental and physical ill health. Not only is it important that individuals know how to identify and manage the negative effects of stress - there is also great value in all of us investing in proactively developing stress management tools as a great protective measure for long-term good mental health. This 1-hour mental health session introduces some new stress management tools and serves as a great reminder of the relationship between stress and ill-health.