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Webinar - 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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Introduction to Lloyd's
This course aims to introduce Lloyd’s and the London Insurance Market, taking delegates from the commencement of insurance trading in the 17th century through to the current day.
View event detailsWEBINAR - Introduction to Reinsurance
In this session we will be taking a look into the basics of reinsurance. We will look at why reinsurance is important to the insurance industry and the various forms it takes. This course is ideal for those new to insurance as well as those working within the industry who want further knowledge. It is also a useful course to those studying for their CertCII.
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Hawkins Webinar - Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks/Pressure Vessels
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.
View event detailsWEBINAR - Enabling Your Inner Critic
As humans we are hard wired to search for danger. In the modern world, where there are no saber tooth tigers, this is not always helpful and can hold us back from achieving. Join us for this Live-Online and fully interactive session on Zoom where Caroline will share her some practical tips on how you can retrain your inner critic and set yourself up for success.
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Enabling Womens Careers - Wednesday 20th September 12 Noon - Communicating with Confidence
Join us for the September Women's Forum - Topic to be confirmed! 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 and be ready with your camera on if possible benefit the group.
View event detailsWEBINAR - Understanding the security lapses that led to a Business Email Compromise
Join us for powerful insights into the security lapses which led to a real life case of a law firm that was comprised in email fraud leading to a large financial loss.
View event detailsWEBINAR - A Guide to Workplace Integrity
Having integrity is a buzzword that is often said within the workplace, not to mention a key trait to have with various regulations. But the difficulty is, integrity doesn’t necessarily mean one thing. It’s not just about doing the ‘right’ or ‘moral’ thing, but to have those at your core, and act to uphold them. In this course, we will explore what it means to have and uphold integrity in the workplace, alongside practical examples.
View event detailsCocktail Making - Get to know your council 14th September 2023
Come along to our cocktail mixing social event, this is your chance to get to know your council and to get to meet other members.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims
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.
View event detailsWEBINAR - Emerging Risks - AI, Autonomous Vehicles, ESG Issues
Join Diane Jenkins for this session where she will discuss Emerging Risks looks at some of the issues that are changing the insurance industry – in terms of ways of working, and new insurance solutions being developed.
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Mastering Mixed Assessment - Lunchtime Workshop
Aimed at individuals embarking on their CII General Insurance examinations (Dip CII specifically), this lunchtime session on Mastering Mixed Assessment will focus on both examination elements, helping delegates revise / research appropriately and successfully address coursework questions.
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Getting back into balance
As the summer comes to a close, the leaves start to turn and the children return to school, what better time than now to take back control of the reigns of life and review our priorities for the rest of the year and beyond. This fun and interactive session will be Live-Online on zoom and will not be recorded to enable sharing and networking. Please have your camera on where possible for the benefit of the group.
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Introduction to the Data Protection Act
Join Kerris Earle for this webinar where she will provide an overview of the Data Protection Act including type of data protected and how data is classified
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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems
Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong
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Digital Danger Decoded: Outsmarting Fraud, Outmaneuvering Scams & Boosting Your Business' Cyber Resilience
Join us on a thrilling journey and learn how to turn your business into a digital fortress. Delivered online via Zoom, book now for an engaging session with Daniel Williams where we’ll delve into the underbelly of the cybercrime world and examine the current trends in fraud, as well as the cutting-edge techniques employed by scammers. But it's not all doom and gloom; we'll shine a light on the strategies and tactics your business can employ to stay one step ahead. Don't just react - be proactive, be informed and be resilient.
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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion
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.
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