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WEBINAR - FCA GI Consumer Duty and Multi-Occupancy update
We are now live with Consumer Duty the FCA has urged firms to get on with it! Sheldon Mills, Executive Director of Consumers and Competition, warned that firms who ignore it or who pose the most harm can expect swift action. Most importantly, we will also cover the new rules that will be effective from 1 January 2024 on multi-occupancy insurances following intervention by the government – these new rules will impact 5 million leaseholders who will be defined as stakeholders and firms will have to act in their best interests and no commission sharing will be allowed with PMAs unless clear value to the leaseholder is evidenced.
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How to design your vision and align your life
Caroline is a huge believer in exploring possibilities and dreaming big! She is not only an International Bestselling Co-Author but has also recently featured on the front page of the latest Rapport Magazine, the industry magazine for the Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming for sharing her magical methedolgy on 'How to design your vision and align your life' Gift yourself 90 minutes dedicated to your own development to ignite your reticular activator into setting yourself up for success in 2024. This session is suitable for all levels of development. Please have your camera on and be open to working with others.
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WEBINAR - SELF-CARE 101: TIPS TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR SELF-CARE
Healthy, helpful personal coping strategies are absolutely fundamental to health, happiness and success at work. This empowering session helps you to develop some powerful self-help strategies to manage stress, boost resilience and protect overall health and wellbeing. Through group discussion, activities and exercises, attendees will identify areas in their lives where more self-help would be beneficial, and will take away some practical ways to be intentional in developing healthy self-care practices.
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Hawkins Webinar - Finding Evidence of Fraud & Deliberate Fire Setting
Russ will cover the identification of physical evidence that identifies fires as being started deliberately, alongside evidence that identifies where fires and other peril claims are potentially fraudulent.
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Hawkins - Corrosion in the Power Industry
Giuseppe will focus on two widespread corrosion mechanisms that routinely lead to large business interruption claims in the power industry: Corrosion Under Insulation, and Microbiologically Induced Corrosion. He will discuss causes of these degradation mechanisms, as well as how to recognise and prevent them.
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Intl Men's Day - Session 4 - Men's Mental Health in 2023 (Panel Discussion)
In our final lunchtime virtual session for International Men's Day, delegates can listen to a panel discussion with industry professionals from across the local financial services industry, where we will delve into the world of men’s mental health, how our speakers have recognised the signs of poor mental health and what they do to protect their mental health. Please note that to aid the flow of discussion, this session will not be recorded.
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Intl Men's Day - Session 3 - Stress Readiness (George Zielinski)
In the third and penultimate of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join George Zielinski of GROW Yourself where delegates can leverage insights from behavioural science to help better manage and renew physical, mental and emotional energy.
View event detailsHawkins Webinar - Investigating Fires Involving Biomass Boilers
Hawkins has investigated many fires associated with biomass boilers, but over the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in instructions of fires relating to their use. In this webinar, Camilla discusses what biomass boilers are, how they work, and how they can cause fires.
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Intl Men's Day - Session 2 Men's Total Mind & Health (Ollie Martin)
In the second of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Ollie Martin of Nick Thomas Associates where delegates will learn to understand what works and what does not and what they can do about their health and performance in the here and now. This interactive workshop will be interspersed with short practices and tests to support engagement and illustrate and support learning.
View event detailsWEBINAR - Hospitality Industry Focus
Join Diane Jenkins for this webinar where this session on Hospitality is another of our series of sessions looking at sector specific contemporary insurance related issues, and offering practical guidance for dealing with them.
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Intl Men's Day - Session 1 - From Pain to Performance - (Kieran Mote)
In the first of our lunchtime virtual sessions for International Men's Day, please join Kieran Mote of Sports Rehab Lab (based in Southend-on-Sea) where delegates will learn about how to improve their physical health by developing a consistent approach to exercise, how to overcome injury and pain management, why physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle and how exercising regularly improves your physical health as we age.
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Enabling Womens Careers - 14th November 2023 - Celebrating International Mens Day
Join us for the November Women's Forum session. In this session we will be celebrating International Mens Day 2023! This session will be live online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.
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Hawkins Webinar - Push-fit Fittings & Statistical Analysis
Gerald will discuss examples where Hawkins has investigated escapes of water caused by a fault in a push-fit fitting, and how laboratory inspection can be conducted to generate data that allows us to compare the characteristics of exhibit and exemplar fittings, in order to determine the cause of failure.
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Regulation and the London Market
"This course looks into the London Market and just how Lloyd’s is positioned within it. We look at the operation of Lloyds, its stakeholders and its place in the global insurance market. We will explore Lloyd’s legislation, how it is regulated and why. It is a valuable overview for those working within or just wanting a better understanding of the London Market."
View event detailsInsurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook (ICOBS) - Introduction
"This session is aimed to introduce the delegate to the Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook and its requirements in relation to General Insurance. It provides a top level overview of the interpretation of the sourcebook. Reference should be made to the FCA handbook for the full rules and guidance."
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Enabling Womens Careers - 19th October - Developing Resilience
Join us for the October Women's Forum - Developing Resilience This session will be Live-Online on Zoom. It will not be recorded as we aim to create a safe space for members to express themselves, network and grow. These sessions are for all levels of PFS and CII and future topics will be established from member feedback within the group. The sessions are facilitated by Caroline who is a Certified Coach and NLP Trainer, however, these sessions are an exploration for all and so please bring your top tips to share with other members of the group and be open to explore and encourage eachother. Please allow up to 90 minutes for this session.
View event detailsWebinar - Say what you want, Say what you mean, Assertiveness Skills
Many people are worried about being assertive: they believe they are coming across as aggressive. Yet everyone has the right to express their needs. Being assertive is an essential skill for anyone. Developing excellent assertiveness skills makes you a better colleague, team player and human being. Susan is an inspirational speaker of international renown and this session can enhance your performance and career.
View event detailsWEBINAR - The Power of Listening
‘Nature hath given [us] one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.’ -Many of us would acknowledge the truth of this ancient wisdom from Epictetus, the Greek philosopher, but often merely ‘hear’ and fail to really ‘listen’. Effective listening can have a profound effect on all our interpersonal relationships and our effectiveness – at home, with our colleagues, our clients, and prospects.
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Hawkins Webinar - Leaking Pipes & Cylinders – Common Themes between the Industry and the Airing Cupboard
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
View event detailsLuton & Hertfordshire Half Day Regional Financial Services Conference
Join us for our Financial Services Half Day Conference followed by Lunch 09.30 – 10.00 Arrival and coffees 10.00 – 10.50 First speaker - Royal London’s Craig Muir – Pension tax allowances 10.50 – 11.40 Second speaker – Foresight’s Hiten Parmar – VCT’s, another tool 11.40 – 12.00 Break 12.00 – 12.50 Third speaker – LV’s Vincenzo Lomonaco – Secured Income 12.50 - 13:45 Lunch
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