Events

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.

Our President, Craig Morris, is delighted to invite you to the Insurance Institute of Swansea & West Wales prestigious Annual Dinner, which aims to fundraise for our President's nominated charity. Date: 14th November 2024 (6.30pm for 7.00pm) Venue: The Marriott Hotel, Trawler Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3SS

We are pleased to have a Face to Face meeting with Ian Derrick from The Bank of England Agency for Wales at The Village Hotel, SA1. Ian will provide an update to our members on the economic outlook. He will run through the Bank of England’s August Monetary Policy Report, updating attendees on the latest news on GDP growth, labour market, inflation, trade tariffs, and what that might mean for UK interest rates. Please note this will be an off the record briefing for attendees only. This is also an opportunity to network with colleagues over coffee and a breakfast roll. Meeting at the Hub on the first floor from 8.30am onward with the talk starting at 9.00am.

This empowering session draws on research in the fields of psychology, performance, and neuroscience. It looks at what really drives excellence and how our talent is not a gift we are born with, but something that is developed through opportunity, commitment, and ‘deep’ practice. It explores how our beliefs around the nature of talent can transform our psychology and therefore our success in work and in life. Illustrated by inspiring real life case studies from sport, business, the arts, and everyday life.

Why underinsurance in home contents is so prevalent, and practical tips/tools to address it Underinsurance is a major issue in the industry – many reports suggest that around 2/3 of homes are underinsured. Unfortunately, the same is often true for the contents in those homes. Why is this, and what can the industry do about it?

Come and join us for our Post Summer Social event on Wednesday 10th September 2025 starting at 5.30pm at The Georgian Bar & Lounge at the Morgans Hotel (Blue Building opposite). The Event has been kindly sponsored by Zurich Insurance in association with BIBA. The cost of the event of £5 is being donated to our President's chosen charity this year: Joseph's Smile. josephssmile.org Arrival by 5.30pm with reception drinks on arrival. Hope you will join us for this great opportunity for our local institute members to network and socialise with many industry peers, you do not want to miss this!