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The Impact Of Drone Technology In The Insurance Industry
Overview: Drones regularly feature in the media - usually attracting negative publicity from a sensationalist press. This session aims to dismiss some of the myths surrounding drones and examine how they can be used to quickly, safely and accurately capture data for use by the Insurance Industry.
View event detailsWar Horse Theatre Trip
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham and Gloucester are running a trip to see War Horse at the Bristol Hippodrome on Tuesday 31st October, 2017. Tickets in the stalls are available at the discounted price of £50, to include transport to and from the venue. Please note we have negotiated an extension for payment to the end of June 2017. So it is not too late to book your Seats!
View event detailsRenewable technologies and insurance
Target Audience: Anyone involved in placing or underwriting commercial business or in handling and managing commercial claims. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning more about renewable energy risks and available covers.
View event detailsEverything you wanted to know about Engineering Inspections
Target audience Anyone including Broker Directors/Account Executives/Account Handlers/Underwriters involved in placing or dealing on a day to day basis with commercial business. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning more about Engineering Inspections and the associated statutory regulations that the inspections fall under.
View event detailsSSC - Trapped Escape Rooms
Based on the Japanese online game 'Takagism', Escape Rooms is a real-life room escape game which requires players to work together to solve hidden puzzles to escape a locked themed room, before the 1-hour timer runs out. This exciting new concept, brings the popular online game into real life and gives players the opportunity to use their intuition, teamwork skills and intelligence to accomplish a unique and challenging task
View event detailsManaging stress,depression and dementia in the workplace
This talk will look at stress, anxiety and depression in the workplace, how to recognise symptoms in yourselves and others and coping strategies. The subject of dementia will also be addresses, both in the workplace and coping as a carer for someone with dementia.
View event detailsCPD EVENT - Hacking...The New STING!!
Hacking is a very real threat for businesses of all sizes: cybercrime is estimated to cost business more than £21bn a year. Steve McLaughlin, Director of Steve Mac Media ltd, computer forensics and IT security professionals, will give IIC&G members give his expert advice on how to stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals. You wouldn’t leave your car unlocked. Yet we do with our most important business assets all the time – whether it’s compromising data through unlocked computers or open files accessible to unvetted contractors. Learning objectives At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify: • the 7 key steps used by hackers, including a live demonstration hack • technological defences • professional exploitation. Speaker biography Steve McLaughlin’s background is in IT, security and financial services, serving ten years in the Royal Air Force in the field of telecommunications, IT and security then moving into financial services, working for HSBC until 2004. He set up his first financial services company in 2005 and in 2011 saw a niche market in IT security as he noticed IT companies were not paying particular attention to IT security. He and his firm (Steve Mac Media Ltd) decided to gain certification in the industry qualifications: • Certified Forensic Investigation Practitioner (CFIP) • Certified Security Testing Associate (CSTA) Steve believes IT security is not about spending thousands of pounds on Anti-Virus, firewalls etc; he believes it is about investing in education and training. “The more we educate our staff, family and friends the better protected we all will become and this will allow us to quickly identify when something appear not to be right”. A light buffet lunch and refreshments will be available from 12.00pm with the session starting at 12.30pm for an hour.
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CPD Event - Discount Rate/Ogden Table Changes…Implications For Our Industry (19/07/17)
2nd Session released - due to popular demand. Can you explain to your client the twenty percent premium increases following the Government change in the discount rate? This lunchtime presentation run by Alan Chandler, UK insurance trainer, Chartered Insurer will explain the difference between special and general damages in liability claims and focus on how the change in the discount rate will completely transform the General Insurance market. Buffet served from 12:15pm Start time: 12:30pm End time: 1:30pm
View event detailsCPD Event - Discount Rate/Ogden Table Changes…Implications For Our Industry (18/07/17)
Can you explain to your client the twenty percent premium increases following the Government change in the discount rate? This lunchtime presentation run by Alan Chandler, UK insurance trainer, Chartered Insurer will explain the difference between special and general damages in liability claims and focus on how the change in the discount rate will completely transform the General Insurance market. Buffet served from 12:15pm Start time: 12:30pm End time: 1:30pm
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Working with Vulnerable Clients
This presentation focuses on vulnerable clients. With close regulatory attention on both consumer vulnerability and an ageing population, Jan will offer practical ideas for firms who believe they are, or may be, working with clients in vulnerable situations. Buffet served from 1215pm Seminar starts 1230pm Seminar finishes 1.30pm
View event detailsFoot Golf
Football Golf at Brickhampton will take place on 1st July 2017. 18 holes – Groups of 4 (Individuals Welcome) CII Member: £11.00 Non-Member: £16.00 Juniors: £13.00 Price includes ball hire
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Insurance Institute Charity Golf Day
Purpose: On behalf of our President’s Charity to raise money for the Pied Piper Appeal Golf Package: £40 includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival, practice balls, 18 holes golf on Spa Course followed by a meal (carvery) in the Clubhouse. Overview: Competition prizes for the best individual golfer and team score and also nearest to the pin on a chosen par 3 Event limited to 60 players Exact times and details TBC
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2017 Annual Dinner Review
We held our 2017 Annual Dinner on Friday 31st March at Manor by the Lake, Cheltenham.
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IIC&G Notice of AGM
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham & Gloucester would like to inform members that its AGM will be held on Thursday 27th April. All members are welcome to attend the meeting where the Officers will present their reports for the previous year and the council for 2017-18 year will be elected. The formal Officers' reports will be made available in due course.
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Annual IICG Quiz
General Knowledge Annual Quiz: At Gordon League Rugby Club, Hempsted Lane, Gloucester, GL2 5JN Bar open at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start Teams of up to 4 @ £10 per team Cash prizes to be won
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IIC&G Annual Dinner 2017
The Insurance Institute of Cheltenham and Gloucester – Celebrating 65 years for Cheltenham Manor By The Lake Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN Reception from 6.45pm, 3 Course dinner served from 7.30pm. This is a black tie event. Guest Speaker - Phil Vickery MBE Band - The Chip Shop Boys
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Annual Dinner Auction
Bid on Two high profile items: Man United Signed Football and England Rugby shirt signed by Phil Vickery prior to the IICG Annual Dinner
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Diversification through Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) – Ingenious Capital Management
Presented by: Matt Dickens & Richard Nichol (Ingenious Capital Management) Understanding the structure and the legislative framework of Enterprise Investment Schemes, considering their suitability, risk factors, due diligence and the interaction with professional connections, such as solicitors and accountants. Ingenious Capital Management are EIS specialists and have kindly agreed to provide a financial adviser orientated generic training session.
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How to approach Diploma and ACII coursework
Presented by Linda Prewitt Talk starts at 12:30pm finishes 13:30 this includes a Q&A session (Buffet will be provided beforehand) Linda will explain the CII’s ‘mixed assessment’ framework in place for many Diploma papers and the new ‘coursework only’ method by which many ACII modules are assessed.
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