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WEBINAR - Networking - a professional approach

  • Tue 16 May 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates

Networking has massive benefits to individuals and organisations on multiple levels, and yet many neglect it completely, go through the motions, or treat it solely as an opportunity to get out of the office and blow off some steam. This session emphasises a professional and structured approach to networking; exploring overall networking strategy, how to optimise results from specific events, and pays particular attention to networking for sales. It gives delegates the tools and insight to raise their networking game and reap the rewards for themselves and their employers.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction

  • Thu 04 May 9:00 am – 9:45 am
  • Online
    • Nico Zurcher, Hawkins

Nico’s presentation will answer the following questions: · What is liquefaction? · Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? · How can that risk be mitigated?

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Annual General Meeting 2023

  • Thu 27 Apr 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Be At One

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2023 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Book your place today.

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WEBINAR - Restoring Trust in Insurance by Improving Customer Service

  • Wed 26 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Bernard Thornton

At a time when the public image of insurance has never been in a more intensive spotlight, this webinar looks at the joint issues of customer service and trust – inextricably linked and vital to the future prosperity of the insurance sector. We will examine how customer service can be improved by both businesses and individuals, and look at the vital role service has to play in restoring the trust that is so important to all business relationships.

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Hawkins Webinar - Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?

  • Thu 20 Apr 9:00 am – 9:45 am
  • Online
    • Dr Chun Chan, Hawkins

Chun Chan will discuss how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue.

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Manufacturing Industry focus

  • Wed 19 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Diane Jenkins, Nick Thomas & Associates

Join Diane Jenkins for this webinar where this session on manufacturing is the first of a series of sessions looking at sector specific contemporary insurance related issues, and offering practical guidance for dealing with them

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R06 Financial Planning Practice April 2023

  • Tue 18 Apr 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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Hospitality Industry focus

  • Mon 17 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Zoom- Webinar
    • Diane Jenkins, Nick Thomas & Associates

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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Webinar – Let's Talk Menopause

  • Wed 12 Apr 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Jeanette Forder, Phoenix Wellness Coaching
    • Lisa Watson, Watson's Health

The menopause can have a big impact on the daily lives of employees and, in turn, have a negative impact on their performance and attendance at work. This session aims to help raise awareness of the challenges it can cause and the simple actions that can help women thrive in the workplace.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings

  • Thu 30 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Darren Cook, Hawkins

This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.

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WEBINAR - Overcoming Client Objections to Buying Non-Core Policies

  • Wed 29 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Diane Jenkins, Nick Thomas & Associates

In a difficult economic environment, clients often buy less insurance. This session looks at various non-core policies (outside main property and liability classes), such as Personal Accident and Cyber, and identifies the benefits these policies provide for clients.

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Developing Assertiveness Webinar

  • Tue 28 Mar 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
  • Online
    • Michael Quigley, BA (Hons) 1st class, MA, PGCE, Kataholos

This course is designed for new managers, leaders and those dealing with people face-to-face and on the phone regularly.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Need for Speed: Estimating speed in collision investigations

  • Thu 16 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Gavin Dunn, Hawkins

This session will cover methods in which an expert might estimate vehicle speeds, including a discussion on their reliability and limitations.

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Defined Benefit Pension Advice External CPD Event with Peter Lawlor of Expert Pensions

  • Wed 15 Mar 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Luton Hilton Garden Inn
    • Peter Lawlor, Expert Pension

Join Peter Lawlor for this face to face event where he will discuss Defined Benefit Pension

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Luton & Hertfordshire Half Day Regional Conference

  • Wed 08 Mar 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Luton Hilton Garden Inn

Half Day Conference

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WEBINAR - Women in Leadership: Developing Confidence and Impact when communicating with others

  • Tue 07 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Susan Heaton-Wright, Superstar Communicator

Communicating as a leader is a necessary skill for any leader. For female leaders and emerging leaders, these are particularly important to ensure you lead, make an impression and engage with your teams. In this interactive masterclass Susan will use elements from her Communications methodology, Superstar Communicator™, sharing Top Tips to ensure you have presence and impact when communicating as a female leader.

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Hawkins Webinar - MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option

  • Thu 02 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Online
    • Jon Watkins, Hawkins

This session will look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: - training and qualifications required - potential hazards - examples of MEWP related incidents

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An introduction to communicating with NLP

  • Tue 28 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Online
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

NLP is often described as the study of excellence and is broken down into a range of tools and techniques that enhance our awareness. Learning NLP tools and techniques result in us becoming more effective communicators in life and business and can therefore increase confidence. N= Neuro = The thoughts we think L = Linguistic = The language that we use P = Programming = The behaviours and habits that we have as a result

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Celebrating 100 Years - Insurance Institute of Bedford and Milton Keynes Centenary Dinner on 24th February 2023

  • Fri 24 Feb 6:45 pm – 2:00 am
  • Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Celebrating 100 years! Please join us and our President, Phil Willis, at our centenary annual dinner, which will be held on the 24th February 2023 at the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. The Insurance Institute of Bedford was formed in 1923 and this will be an important milestone for the local insurance community. It is most importantly an opportunity to link up with fellow members, enjoy good food and refreshments, and have a memorable evening.

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SEMINAR - How to Escape Life's Drama (an exploration into Transactional Analysis)

  • Fri 24 Feb 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel
    • Caroline Martin, Enabling Wings

Join us for this interactive session, where we will review the ‘PAC’ model of Transactional Analysis. We will explore how the modes of the Parent, the Adult and the Child play out in life and how adopting different aspects of the ego states can have a perceived positive or negative impact. We will step into and then back out of the Drama Triangle, heightening our awareness to become more ‘Adult’ when interacting with others to achieve more effective results.

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