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Introduction to Directors and Officers Insurance
The session is designed to highlight some key points of Directors and Officers insurance and to be used as a starting point for further learning around this topic.
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An introduction to the insurance industry
This three hour webinar (with a break in the middle) will be ideal for staff who are new or fairly new to the insurance industry, for those studying IF1 or for those who just want to get a better understanding of the main principles that underpin our industry.
View event detailsInnovation, Competition & Consumer Behaviours: what we can learn from sparkling wines.
When it comes to disruption, increased competition and changing consumer behaviours in the wine industry, champagne has experienced it all in recent years as new world and old world wineries have begun to produce top quality wines to challenge the traditional producers. There are parallels with the insurance and financial services industries, which have also been experiencing similar trends in respect to the services and products we offer in light of changing consumer behaviours. Through tasting 5 sparkling wines from different corners of the world, Jeff Heasman will draw on his expertise in wines and insurance to show what lessons we can learn in insurance and financial services when it comes to innovation and competition in the market. Renowned for their fun and relaxed way of learning, this is a session not to be missed!
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An Insight into RPC with Jeff Heasman
The IIB has teamed up with one of Bristol's leading international law firms, RPC and Jeff Heasman to deliver an exciting seminar and networking event for the University of the West of England students. Join us from 13:00 to enjoy lunch on arrival. The session will begin at 13:30 with an introduction to RPC. After which a host of speakers from the firm will give an insight into the insurance industry at RPC. Following the hour long seminar, Jeff Heasman will also be discussing and debating with the students whether we are right to trust AI in insurance.
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NextGen Month 'Let's Celebrate' Night!
As a ‘round off’ to the NextGen Month Programme we invite you to come and celebrate with us the completion of the workshops at our ‘Let’s Celebrate’ networking event! Whether you’ve taken part in the workshops throughout the month or would just like to network within the NextGen community, this session will allow for you to meet like-minded professionals within the insurance/financial services industry and will give you the opportunity to make some new connections. Enjoy a night of networking, ice breakers and some information on the workshops covered across the month over some drinks and food!
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NextGen Month Workshop 8: What Wine Ageing Processes Can Teach Us About Career Progression
Not all wines mature well and there are various reasons for this. The same is true of some careers. However, with a proper strategy taking into account current and future market trends as well as understanding the need to future-proof your skills and qualifications, you can ensure that you progress your career with the right trajectory and thrive in the 4th industrial revolution. Through tasting 5 different wines and learning about how winemakers age wines to ensure they are future-proof for their intended markets, we will explore what the wine ageing processes can teach us about career progression in insurance and financial services.
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Understanding Grief & Bereavement
Bereavement and grief are things we will all experience at some point in our lives. Most people associate grief with the loss of a loved one – however we can also experience feelings of loss, grief and bereavement following the loss of a pet, the breakdown of a relationship, the loss of a job and on receiving a diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness. This session will explore the relationship between loss, grief, bereavement and mental health; how we can manage grief in healthy ways; and how we can support others who are experiencing loss or grief.
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Be heard: Improve upon your communication skills by understanding your personal communication style
This webinar will help you appreciate and understand your personal communication style and will help you communicate more effectively, be heard and listened to. This will help you to be more engaging and influential when communicating and negotiating with others.
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A plain English overview of Builders performance bonds
This one-hour webinar, presented by Alan Chandler one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will explain the difference between a bond and an insurance contract and show why brokers need to understand what a builders performance bond is. From time to time your clients, particularly those involved in the construction sector, will look for help in obtaining a bond and this presentation looks to provide an overview of what bonds are and why they are issued
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5 ways to transform the way you write reports
Reports that are easy to read are not easy to write …that is until you attend this session. In an hour, you will learn 5 ways to transform the way you write reports so that they demonstrate clear, logical thought patterns, concise advice or opinions and motivate people to action.
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NextGen Month Workshop 7: Raise your Visibility for Career Success
How is it that some people rapidly climb the career ladder whilst others – who might be equally as good, remain at a lower level? Having studied very successful people; watching their behaviour, actions and attitudes, I have identified key engagements these successful people do in order to be visible to decision makers. And in this time where cuts are being made, you want to be the go to person: the person who is positively noticed – and I don’t mean the loudest person: the last person standing when difficult decisions are made.
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An evening with DAC Beachcroft - An Intro to ESG
The IIB has teamed up with one of Bristol's leading international law business to deliver an exciting seminar and networking event. Join us from 17:30 to enjoy a drink on arrival and meet the speakers before we begin at 18:00. We will begin the session with an introduction to DAC Beachcroft. After which Sarah Crowther and Clare Hughes-Williams will present on the topic of ESG by exploring what ESG is and what impact it may have on insurance and insurers' clients. Following the hour long seminar, DAC Beachcroft and the IIB will be hosting a networking event where drinks and food will be provided. This is great opportunity to meet the speakers.
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NextGen Month Workshop 6: Difficult Conversations and Assertiveness
Assertiveness Skills: Say what you want, say what you mean 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.
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NextGen Month Workshop 5: 10 Common Thinking Traps to Avoid
In this session we will be looking at examining your thinking and looking into the typical 'thinking traps' you can fall into when moving up the career ladder/finding yourself in a position of more responsibility. This session will look into what those typical traps/barriers can be and how you can tackle them.
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Proximate cause and exclusions: the Court of Appeal provides further guidance
ABOUT THE SESSION In January 2023 the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in the case of Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance Plc. The case provides further guidance as to what should be taken into account when considering scope of cover and especially proximate cause and exclusions. In this webinar, Jeff Heasman will examine the key aspects of the judgment and its impact on insureds and insurers.
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NextGen Month Workshop 4: Building Your Resilience
In this session we will be looking into the challenges that life throws at us, and how we look to build our resilience to help us tackle these as they come. As well as this, we will also explore how we can maintain this mindset in order to form positive habits to take with us in the future.
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5 Skills of a Future-Proofed Advisor in Insurance & Financial Services
The way we work as professional advisors is changing at a rapid pace. With the growth of Generative AI, automated processes and decision-making, we need to understand how we must adapt to ensure we remain a valuable asset to our clients and a trusted advisor.
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NextGen Month Workshop 3: Meta Learning - Improve your Ability to Learn
We are joined again by Michael at Kataholos to explore different ways in which we can improve our ability to learn!
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NextGen Month Workshop 2: 5 Types of Motivation
This high energy in-person motivational training course with Michael from Kataholos will deepen your understanding of what motivation is, how it works, and will empower you with a process to be consistently, strongly motivated for the rest of your life! As well as this, there will also be networking opportunities throughout the evening with both drinks and food being provided!
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NextGen Month Workshop 1: LinkedIn Workshop
Our training session takes into account the fact that LinkedIn is one of the most powerful and extensive tools for networking and creating opportunities at a professional’s fingertips, and yet it is often one of the most under-utilized! This session will equip those who wish to achieve more from LinkedIn with all the necessary tools to create a truly “magnetic” profile that draws the right attention, and which projects the best impression when networking. • LinkedIn Overview- a review of why LinkedIn is such a great place to promote yourself to employers • How to Create a Winning Profile including: o Key elements to address (the five areas that must be optimised.) o Benefits of Keywords o Creating a Headline for your Profile that attracts interest (the Value Driven Pitch) • Engage in the most effective way to generate opportunities (how to break the ice) • Quick Fixes • Why your Profile may not be working • Profile Feedback – 2-3 Attendees who have granted permission for their Profiles to be reviewed will receive actionable feedback from the trainer.
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