Previous events

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.

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

NextGen CPD & Wine Tasting Event - 6th October

• Fri 06 Oct 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Allianz

A NextGen CPD & Wine Tasting Event: What Wine Ageing Processes Can Teach Us About Career Progression in Insurance & Financial Services

PFS Hants and Dorset Autumn Conference

• Thu 05 Oct 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
• Hilton at The Utilia Bowl (formerly the Ageas Bowl)
• • Elliott Date, Fidelity
  • Andy Woollon, Zurich
  • Phil Griffin, Quilter
  • Karl Steadman, JUST
  • Dean Swindell, PortfolioMetrix

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 6

• Thu 28 Sep 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Zurich Whiteley

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

RO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 28th September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Thu 28 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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 RO6 exam on Thursday 5th October 2023. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates.

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.

AF7 (Pension Transfers) Pre-exam Training Monday 18th September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Mon 18 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This course covers the main topics of the AF7 syllabus in preparation for the AF7 exam on Tuesday 26th September 2023. This session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates.

Southampton Celebration Dinner 2023

• Fri 15 Sep 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm

AF4 (Investment Planning) Pre-Exam Training, 2 Day Course - Thursday 14th September & Friday 15th September 2023- online distance learning event

• Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This two day course course the main aspects of investment planning covered in the AF4 syllabus and exam in preparation for the AF4 exam on Tuesday 3rd October 2023. All sessions are recorded and sent out to all the delegates.

Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims

• Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Lin Sun, Hawkins

Introducing the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, and its effects on materials. Lin includes recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.

AF5 (Financial Planning Process) Pre-Exam Training, Tuesday 5th September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Tue 05 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

To review the factfind issued by the CII in August/September 2023, in preparation for the AF5 exam on Tuesday 19th September 2023. This session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates.

Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems

• Thu 31 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Christabel Evans, Hawkins

Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong

AF1 (Personal Tax & Trust Planning) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 29th August & Friday 1st September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Tue 29 Aug 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

A 2 day course covering the AF1 syllabus and exam in preparation for the AF1 exam on Thursday 12th September. All sessions are recorded and sent out to all the delegates.

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 5 - online learning event

• Thu 24 Aug 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion

• Thu 17 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Eleanor Jay, Hawkins

Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.

Wine Tasting - 20th July

• Thu 20 Jul 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Ageas House

Wine and Wellbeing: what wine tasting can teach us about how to develop sensory awareness for better mental wellbeing

General legal/legislation developments affecting insurance coverage 20 July

• Thu 20 Jul 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Online

This Free CPD event will look at developments over the last few years in legal decisions and legislation that affects insurance policies. We welcome all members & guests to attend via Zoom a webinar being delivered by Diane Jenkins BA (Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker and Associate for Nick Thomas Associates.

CF6 (Mortgage Advice) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 13th July 2023 - online distance learning event

• Thu 13 Jul 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

To cover the CF6 syllabus and exam technique, preparing the student to pass the CF6 Mortgage Advice exam.

Hawkins Webinar - Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags

• Thu 29 Jun 9:00 am – 9:45 am
• Online
• • Jessica Ng, Hawkins

In this session the speaker will explain how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.