Previous events

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Reliance on Manufacturers' Advice: Is it Robust Enough to Rely on?

  • Thu 28 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Join Hawkins for an interesting topic for all broking and claims professionals who deal with customers in the construction sector. When developing their designs for buildings, designers and other specifiers seek information and advice from manufacturers, and suppliers, about their products. This information not only informs the design decisions made by them, but it also influences the decisions made at the various stages of the procurement process. Margaret Wright discusses some of the risk management steps specifiers can take to help mitigate the associated risks. Click through for full details and to book. The council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust.

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Structural Engineering Design

  • Thu 14 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Join Hawkins for an interesting topic for all broking and claims professionals who deal with customers in the construction sector. Jolyon demonstrates how deficient structural engineering design can cause damage to properties. He will also discuss cases where structural engineering design has not been performed where it should have been and how this can also cause damage to properties. Click through for full details and to book. The council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust.

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If These Walls Could Talk: Understanding Historic Buildings

  • Thu 31 Oct 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Join Hawkins for an interesting and relevant topic for all broking and claims professionals who deal with customers that own this type of property. The construction and behaviour of historic buildings is significantly different to modern buildings. This is often misunderstood, which leads to unsuitable repairs and unsympathetic alterations. Jamie will review typical issues affecting historic buildings and the techniques that can be used to investigate them. Click through for full details and to book. The council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust.

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Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference

  • Thu 17 Oct 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
  • Lingfield Park Resort

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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Employee Engagement in the Hybrid World

  • Wed 16 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Keeping up to date with discussion and current trends we have Jacqui Turner from Nick Thomas & Associates to deliver a session called 'Employee Engagement in the Hybrid World'. Jacqui will look at the common challenges employees face and provide a variety of ways to create a high-level of engagement between colleagues that support employee well-being and customer satisfaction. Click through for full details and to book. The council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust.

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2024 Annual Dinner

  • Fri 11 Oct 6:30 pm – 11:55 pm
  • The Beacon

We are thrilled to invite you, on behalf of our President Dr Claire Davey, to the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells' Annual Presidential Dinner, a night you won't want to miss! This year’s event will be held at the beautiful Beacon in Tunbridge Wells (TN3 9JH) on Friday, October 11th, 2024. This year promises to be an extra special occasion, with the President of the CII, Mr. Ian Callaghan, joining us as our guest. Adding to the excitement, The Violet Jive Band will provide lively entertainment throughout the evening. Click through for full details and how to book. We hope you will be able to join us! The council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust. Website: https://www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/royal-tunbridge-wells/home/events/

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Charity Bowling

  • Thu 26 Sep 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Charity Bowling – team event to raise money for Insurance Charities. Bring your colleagues along for a "free" night of bowling, battling it out for STRIKES!!! Raffle prizes available on the night to raise money for the Insurance Charities. Click through for more information and to book! The Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells Standards. Professionalism. Trust.

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Burning Questions - A CPD event with Networking Buffet

  • Wed 11 Sep 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • The Birch Hotel
    • Anna Knight, Hawkins
    • Ian Major, Hawkins
    • Niralee Casson, Hawkins

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.

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Jazz on the Pantiles

  • Thu 15 Aug 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the volunteer council of the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells for music, food and networking on the Pantiles. Click through to find out more…

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Financial Stress & Mental Health

  • Wed 10 Jul 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Online
    • Jay Unwin, Mental Health in Business

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.

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Men: It’s OK to Talk (and other ways to process difficult stuff)

  • Tue 11 Jun 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Jay Unwin, Mental Health in Business

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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Emerging Risks - 6 June

  • Thu 06 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Chris Abram FCII, F Inst. SMM, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session on Emerging Risks looks at some of the issues that are changing the insurance industry – in terms of ways of working, and new insurance solutions being developed.

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Happiness at Work

  • Tue 21 May 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Online
    • Claire Russell, Mental Health in Business

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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Annual General Meeting 2024

  • Mon 22 Apr 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2024 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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Early Career Bursary

  • Mon 04 Mar 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Start 2024 with a bang! At the Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells we're delighted to announce the creation of two early career bursaries to help secure the succession of the council for generations to come. Each bursary is £1000, to be paid in two instalments (50% at the start and 50% at the end of the year of service). We're looking for two early career individuals, who meet the criteria, to join us for our monthly Council meetings and contribute to the success of the local institute. Applications close 31st January, 2024. Response to applicants: 9th February, 2024. Start date: 4th March, 2024.

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Development of parametric business interruption solutions - dealing with coverage gaps

  • Wed 21 Feb 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Join us for a topical session on an evolving area of insurance and relevant for those currently working with BI and/or Parametric placements as well as those with an interest in the growing Parametric approach to different classes of insurance. Click to book your place for this 1hour webinar.

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Power of Questions

  • Wed 17 Jan 10:00 am – 11:00 am

We are fortunate to have Nick Thomas & Associates deliver a very relevant session to start the program of events for 2024 on a topic that is applicable across all roles and stages of personal and career development... "The wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions." -Claude Levi-Strauss. Asking the right questions of ourselves, as much as of others, is one of the keys to success in our business and personal lives.

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Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme

  • Wed 22 Nov – Mon 05 Feb
    • Alan Chandler

The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Certificate in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Cert CII in 14 weeks through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.

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Diploma in Insurance Online Training Programme

  • Mon 20 Nov – Mon 17 Feb
    • Alan Chandler

The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Diploma in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Dip CII in 15 months through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.

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Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference

  • Wed 18 Oct 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
  • Lingfield Park Resort

There is still time to reserve your place for year's annual CPD conference, which is taking place on Wednesday 18 October at Lingfield Park Resort. Jointly hosted by the Insurance Institute of Sussex and North Downs Insurance Institute, it will be of interest to all general insurance professionals and will deliver 5 hours of quality CPD to attendees. The range of topical subjects has now been finalised and will cover: - the Building Safety Act 2022 - developments in cyber insurance - electric vehicles and their insurance implications - fraudulent injury claims - malicious risks and the current challenges faced by insurance clients in our modern world - renewable energy insurance These will all be presented by experts in their field. Further details can be found on our website by clicking on the Book Now button.

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