Events

Broker Professional Indemnity premiums are in many cases doubling which reflect the fact that Pi underwriters believe the possibility of claims against brokers has never been higher. This presentation will explore why the amount of errors and omission claims against brokers are on the increase and how these can potentially be mitigated. Various new pieces of legislation including the brokers duty under the Insurance Act 2015, GDPR and the Insurance Distribution Directive are making brokers more vulnerable than ever, which coupled with increased litigation in society, increased client expectations and ever higher regulatory demands mean that brokers cannot continue to do what they have always done, far more proactivity is required. Alan Chandler who is widely regarded as one of the leading trainers and presenters within the UK will provide a number of examples of how the tide of litigation is turning against insurance brokers and what they need to do to mitigate their E&O risks.

This comprehensive and interactive webinar will focus on the recently issued Dear CEO letter and will cover FCA expectations, press coverage (incl Bloomberg’s findings), assessment of culture, changing behaviour, the key role of senior managers and how chartered status can help. In addition, there will be coverage of the FCA’s Business Plan for 2020/21 and Sector Views and highlighting what you need to do in respect of:- a) Leadership b) Purpose c) Approach to rewarding and managing people d) Governance, systems and controls This webinar is interactive and participants will be encouraged to debate their thoughts on the route to cultural maturity, motivators and what a good and healthy culture looks like. This webinar is suitable for both general insurance and financial services.

We are pleased to announce that locally based Business Development Manager, Anna Brooksbank from TIME Investments will be running an Inheritance Tax and Business Relief webinar exclusively for members of the PFS. We would like to invite members that are keen to either learn more about this area of the market or who would like a refresher to book their space on the link below. The session will qualify CPD. Members will have the opportunity to learn more about Inheritance Tax, Business Relief (BR) and the many ways in which this area of the market can help build on opportunities within your business.

This comprehensive and interactive one hour webinar will focus on the long list of new temporary rules and guidance now finalised by the FCA for the general insurance sector (apply from 18 May 2020) and is a one-stop-shop for knowing what has to be done in a compliant and timely manner. It goes in hand with the separate “How general insurance can cope financially as a result of coronavirus” event which looks at the critical financial aspects for intermediaries to enable them to ride out this storm.

A webinar presentation by Alan Chandler, who is one of the most popular insurance speakers in the UK, will present "Why you need to be talking to your Clients about D&O and EPL Cover Now!" The webinar will be suitable for brokers, insurers and IFA's who may want to purchase this coverage for their own business.

The Covid-19 lockdown has created far more gaps in covers than most brokers realise, and this webinar takes a look at where these coverage gaps arise and how best to advise your clients on these issues. Alan Chandler, who has recently delivered the very well received Bi and Covid-19 will be providing this webinar on the essential things a broker must take into account, these will include his top ten tips which if followed will mean broking staff will be very busy.