Previous events

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Webinar: Exploring Inclusion and Diversity - Considering Socio-economic background and creating inclusive environments

  • Wed 24 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Rose Sellman-Leava, Inclusive Futures CIC
    • Jess Woodsford, Inclusive Futures CIC

Despite not being one of the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds experience bias, discrimination and significant inequality of opportunity.

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Webinar: Building barriers to burnout and bridges to brilliance

  • Tue 16 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Anna Reddy, Leap Health

Would you feed your Ferrari frogs? If the answer is a big fat “NO” then this course is for you. If you want to fuel your body for physical health, it is vital that you understand and apply the contents of this course.

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CPD Webinar: CII Examination Techniques - General Insurance (Diploma Level)

  • Tue 02 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

Limited Spaces Available! This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, who has been both tutor and examiner for many different CII subjects, will provide a general overview of the techniques and will aid all those who are taking CII diploma examinations. This interactive course will deal with how to impress the examiner, looking at the different examination terminology and what the examiner expects when they use key phrases. The webinar will explore referencing, word-count and what is the best combination of diploma subjects for you.

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Webinar: Food for Mood

  • Tue 02 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Anna Reddy, Leap Health

Although your brain is only 2% of your body weight, it consumes 20% of the calories you eat. So, why on earth when we think about nutrition are we often lead to focus on body image? Fuel your mind, and mental strength you will find!

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Webinar: Working From Home & Hybrid… Without Forgetting Health & Happiness

  • Tue 18 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Anna Reddy, Leap Health

WFH&H…WFH&H...! Gain a greater awareness of the health habits that hinder and help your productivity when WFH&H. We'll explore nutrition, movement, sleep, positive noise, & productivity winners, whilst linking these to your individual world.

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March 2023 Budget Debrief

  • Tue 18 Apr 8:45 am – 10:00 am
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

In-person seminar featuring presentational content from Gareth Davies of Scottish Widows. This session covers a range of current pensions hot topics, from the latest 2023 budget pension changes, views on potential pension tax relief reform and any possible drivers for change to the state pension, and finally the latest Pensions Freedoms statistics and FCA Thematic Review of the retirement income market.

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CPD Webinar: Contractors (Construction) Insurance

  • Wed 05 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will look at the main insurance needs of a contractor. The webinar will include looking at contract works cover, understanding contractor liability cover including non-negligence cover, understanding the Business Interruption cover including understanding how to add fines and damages to the contractors' policy and why current limits of indemnity are often not sufficient.

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Update on Markets (with J.P. Morgan), SIPP & SASS Due Diligence (Dentons)

  • Wed 15 Mar 8:45 am – 11:00 am
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

In-person seminar featuring presentational content from Hugh Gimber of J.P. Morgan and Stephen McPhilips of Dentons the session will review the factors influencing the investment returns achieved in 2022, and outlook for 2023. After key court cases following provider failures a review of the SIPP and SSAS landscape will identify main issues and identify due diligence considerations.

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CPD Webinar: Claims Handling in Commercial Insurance

  • Mon 06 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will look at what a claims handler look for in the event of a claim. The webinar explores the importance of early notification of claim by the policyholder, what information a claims handler will typically seek and when they will use an outsourcer. The presentation will also explore both the insured and insurers obligations in respect of a claim and why insurers must settle promptly.

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Annual General Meeting 2023

  • Wed 01 Mar 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

We need you! To get down to our AGM... We here invite you to attend our 2023 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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Business Protection Workshop (half day) Thursday 26th January 2023

  • Thu 26 Jan 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Royal Victoria, Crowne Plaza, Sheffield
    • Robert Betts, Legal & General

Interactive half-day Business Protection workshop hosted by Robert Betts of Legal & General. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Business Protection marketplace will cover case studies that may provide attendees with the opportunity to enhance client outcomes through increased awareness levels.

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STILL TIME TO BOOK - NE Institutes Webinar: Blackfinch EIS & VCT Meet the Manager & Tax Year End Planning

  • Tue 17 Jan 10:00 am – 11:30 am
    • Dr Reuben Wilcock, Blackfinch Investments
    • Anna Brooksbank, Blackfinch Investments

Looking at the methodology behind the investment decisions and the creation of ground-breaking solutions that could become the household names of tomorrow.

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CPD Webinar: Understanding company structures and how policies should be correctly set up

  • Wed 11 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will examine the difference between a sole trader, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a private limited company and a public limited company. Alan will also explore the ways in which charities are formed. The leading case of Macaura v Northern Insurance shows us that a policy will not respond if the insurance cover does not reflect the true structure of the company.

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Business Protection Workshop (half day)

  • Tue 06 Dec 8:45 am – 1:00 pm
  • Royal Victoria, Crowne Plaza, Sheffield
    • Robert Betts, Legal & General

Half-day Business Protection Workshop - hosted by Robert Betts of Legal & General.

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Webinar: Attracting Diverse Professionals to The Insurance Industry

  • Tue 29 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Vivine Cameron, CII

Join us to explore how a business can increase diversity amongst its employees, especially where there is a need to do so at school leaver-plus age.

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[Postponed] Annual Quiz Night

  • Thu 24 Nov 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • The Bankers Draft (Wetherspoons)

After a three-year break due to Covid, our annual quiz night is finally back! Will you be our quiz champion this year? Come and join us for a great night out!

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CPD Webinar - Emerging Risks

  • Tue 22 Nov 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Diane Jenkins BA (Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session will look 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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FCA's Consumer Duty & Market-Themes Conference

  • Tue 22 Nov 10:15 am – 3:00 pm
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Held at Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield. Consumer Duty presentations inc. presentations from FCA and industry representatives, buffet lunch and additional Investment-themed content.

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Women in Financial Services Event - The Impact of Menopause on Financial Wellbeing

  • Tue 22 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

This event features discussion surrounding the impact of Menopause on lives of those personally affected and those in personal or professional contact with those having the experience of Menopause. Guidance: this event is intended to be a forum for women to learn about and discuss issues specific to their workplace experience.

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NEW DATE: 'From Devastation to Restoration' - North East Insurance Institutes one-day Seminar

  • Tue 22 Nov 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Wetherby Racecourse
    • Damian Glynn, Sedgwick
    • Ola Jacob Raji, Floodflash
    • Colin Kite, Polygon Damage Control
    • Steve Mitchell, Polygon Damage Control
    • Keith Tuffin, Forensic Accounting Bakertilly

NEW DATE: We're delighted to return to a face-to-face event for the North East Insurance Institutes' flagship annual seminar. We will again follow a 'real life case study' format, exploring and discussing all aspects with our panel of renowned industry experts.

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