Forthcoming events
This month
A Scientific Approach to the Problem of Post-Incident Recovery - Hawkins Forensic Investigation
: Ed Hammersley - Fire & Explosions, Materials, Chemistry & Biology Expert - Hawkins Forensic Investigation Overview: Contamination can be caused by a multitude of different issues such as fire, water, mould and asbestos. Ed will talk about these different types of contamination, their sources, and how they are detected and quantified, before detailing some worked examples. He will also discuss the use of technology in contamination assessments including its role in the mitigation of both the direct cost and business interruption and also how these technologies can assist the insurer.
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An Introduction to Sustainability for the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry has a powerful role to play in the transition to a sustainable global economy and in powering a green transition for the UK. This introduction to sustainability for the insurance industry outlines exactly how the insurance industry can exercise this power, introduces the regulatory landscape for UK insurers, and discusses how to get started without fear of green washing or reputational risk.
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Insurance Principles
Insurance is based on a number of common law principles that have been followed for hundreds of years. In order to better understand how insurance works it is important to understand these principles and how they underpin insurance as we know it today. There are 7 principles of insurance and during this course we will look at each one, ensuring that we cover the practical application of each of the principles to ensure full understanding. The course is ideally suited to those who are new to insurance and want a better understanding of how the principles of insurance are applied on a day to day basis.
View event detailsBreaking the Mould - Hawkins Forensic Investigation
Presented by James Townsend - Marine, Materials, Chemistry & Biology Expert - Hawkins Forensic Investigation Overview: Mould contamination can occur to a range of substrates including commercial and domestic building materials, timber, soft furnishings, fabrics and plastics. It can also affect warehouse stock packaging and materials used to pack product shipments in marine containers. This presentation investigates some of the many types of mould species involved, how they can be used to determine the cause and the timing of the contamination, and their potential effects on air quality and human health. James will also cover some measures that can be taken to remediate contaminated materials.
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 3 & Day 4, Wednesday Aug 20th and Thursday Aug 21st 2025
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course. Days 3 & 4 20th & 21st August 2025
View event detailsContamination of Plastic is Not so Fantastic - Hawkins Forensic Investigation
Presented by Jacek Czech - Engineering, Materials, Chemistry & Biology, Personal Injury Expert - Hawkins Forensic Investigation Overview: Failures of polymeric materials can be caused by a number of factors, but contamination is perhaps one of the most interesting causes of failures that we come across. Contamination can be internal or external, it may result in almost instant or significantly delayed failures and quite often it cannot be easily detected until the failure occurs. Jacek provides insight into how polymeric materials can become contaminated and how this can lead to failures.
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JO2 (Trusts) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the JO2 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
View event detailsSTEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 5 & Day 6, Tuesday 2nd September and Wednesday 3rd September 2025
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course. Days 5 & 6 2nd & 3rd September 2025
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AF1 (Personal Tax & Trust Planning) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th September 2025 - On Line Event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the two AF1 preparation days aim to increase your chances of passing the exam. The course is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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AF5 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 4th September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the AF5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. This intensive workshop will work through the fact find that will be examined in the September 2025 sitting. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Motor Trade insurance
The presentation, provided by Alan Chandler one of the most popular insurance presenters in the UK, will provide an overview of the main covers for a Motor Trader and show where brokers make mistakes when setting up covers. Alan will explore the background as to why the motor trade market has experienced such large rate increases. The presentation will also look into how a broker can help clients by getting motor traders to focus more on risk management.
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AF7 (Pension Transfers) Pre Exam Training, Monday 8th September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the AF7 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
View event detailsChemical Hazards: Risks Associated with Chemistry Laboratories & Processing Environments - Hawkins Forensic Investigation
Presented by Benedict Barron - Hawkins Forensic Investigation Overview: Ben discusses some of the inherent chemical hazards found in chemistry laboratories and processing areas. He will focus on hazards associated with chemical compatibility and reactivity, the use of flammable solvents, and chemical exposure. These hazards can pose risk of fires, chemical spills, overpressure events and personal injury, sometimes with catastrophic outcomes. Ben will briefly explore the main contributing factors that exacerbate the frequency of such events and how these can be mitigated.
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Precision on Tap: What Beer, Aviation, and Insurance Have in Common
Guided Beer Tasting: Sample a curated flight of 4 craft beers, with a tasting guide built around sensory analysis and decision-making skills. Aviation Anecdotes: Real cockpit stories illustrating how critical thinking, calm under pressure, and strict process adherence saved lives and how these principles apply to insurance.
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Innovate Session 2 - Be more creative and know how to build support for your ideas
Join this session to develop your creativity muscles that you can use in combination with innovative techniques to come up with fresh solutions. Learn how to make your ideas stand out and how to best engage with others to build support. Hosted by Harvey Wade, an award-winning innovator and ex-innovation lead at Allianz and Cisco, he works with insurance organisations to make them better at innovating.
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AF4 (Investment Planning) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 18th & Friday 19th September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the two AF4 preparation days aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The course is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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JO5 (Pension Income Options) Pre Exam Training, Monday 22nd September 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the JO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Hygge Associates event - Menopause Awareness
For years, menopause has been a taboo topic, especially in the workplace. However, it is a natural phase that many women will experience. Three out of four menopausal people will experience symptoms, with one in four having very problematic symptoms. Menopause can potentially impact everyone and should be a topic we all know about.
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RO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 1st October 2025 - On Line Distance Learning
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO6 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. This intensive workshop will work through the case studies that will be examined in the October 2025 sitting. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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The Wonderful World of Watches
Many people collect watches – a single watch can easily exceed the limits included within many home contents policies, needing them to be specified. This webinar is an introduction to the watch market, looking at how it is changing, factors influencing price, key risks, and what brokers and insurers should be considering to protect both themselves and their clients. Who is it for? This webinar is for: - Brokers and insurers who handle home contents insurance for MNW and HNW clients who may have a single specifiable watch or a valuable collection - Claims handlers and loss adjusters who want to understand what to look for in, and risks around, valuations with which they may be presented - Compliance teams considering how to ensure clients and policyholders get the information they need to make informed decisions, and that they are treated fairly
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