Presidents Update

For people who don't know me. I'm Grant Williams - Commercial Loss Adjuster at Sedgwick and I'm the new your president for 2026 - 2027.

As I reflect on the history of the institute and the past presidents, we owe great thanks to each and every past president, for which have built the local institute to its current glory.  

It amazes me how such a small institute, deliverers such greatness, engagement and value towards you as members. We are as one; collaborating and working together for “the greater good”.

During my tenure, as we continue to build on our success, I would like to always act with the following statements in mind:

-         What would you, as members like to achieve from your local institute

-         How can we get you more involved

-         How can our CPD programme support you and your organisations training programmes

I would also like to go further by engaging with you and your employers to see how we can support you further.

I would also like to look at how we can bring the next generation of ‘Account executives, Mortgage and protection Advisers, Underwriters, Claims handlers, Adjusters, Solicitors and a like’ into the industry. I believe this can be done by engaging with local schools to show case what a varied and rewarding industry it can be.

We are already underway with planning our CPD calendar for the rest of the year, however I would ask if there is anything you would like us to cover. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Our Annual Dinner planning is in full swing with tickets and sponsorship being purchased. I would like to thank each any every person and company who has purchased sponsorship and tickets so far!

As Is said within my AGM speech: "Here is to the next chapter of the local institute and as the crest says “United Strength is Stronger”".