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Understanding and addressing the impact of stress and burnout has never been more crucial. This webinar serves as an enlightening look into these often-overlooked challenges. We begin by demystifying the complexities of stress and burnout, ensuring participants have a clear understanding of what these terms truly mean, their causes, and the warning signs. Recognising these early indicators can be a game-changer in prevention, and it's this proactive stance that sets the tone for the session. As we move forward, our focus shifts from awareness to actionable strategies. Participants will be equipped with tools and techniques to manage stress and avoid burnout, not just for themselves but for their teams as well. Collaboration plays a significant role here; after all, a team that supports one another thrives together. The session culminates in a look at the broader organisational picture, emphasising the creation of an ‘Anti-Burnout Culture’. By implementing supportive systems, fostering open communication, and celebrating successes, organisations can ensure they are places of mental wellbeing and productivity. As we wrap up, participants will be reminded of the importance of continued self-care and lifelong learning in the realm of mental health, ensuring they're well-prepared for the journey ahead.

We are pleased to invite you to a guide to understanding policy wordings with David Hole ACII. David is an experienced insurance professional with a career spanning 39 years; he has enjoyed wide exposure in the London Insurance Market and elsewhere resulting from his industry-specific training activity. David is a part-time complaint manager for a Lloyd’s cover holder, as well as a subject matter expert for the Chartered Insurance Institute, authoring and updating modules for the CII computer-based training programme, Broker Assess. His experience includes Head of Claims at Plum Underwriting Ltd, where he was responsible for managing the relationship between insurers and claims third party administrators, handling larger claims received via technical referral processes. David has been delivering technical insurance training for over 20 years, to a variety of different industry customers in the UK and abroad and provides examination support for clients undertaking CII studies to achieve industry recognised designations. He provides training on many general insurance classes up to at least intermediate level to include motor trade insurance, cyber, marine cargo, commercial property, business interruption, liabilities, construction, engineering, and trade credit. He also delivers more generic underwriting and claims training.

*Tickets on sale NOW! On behalf of our President Oliver Watson, we are delighted to announce that our Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 4th April 2025! Our dinner will be held once again at the amazing Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. Our annual dinner is a pleasurable evening of celebration, networking and great entertainment providing an excellent opportunity to entertain guests, celebrate the exam successes of our students, network with colleagues, make new friends and generate new business contacts. The evening will commence at 6pm with welcome drinks, followed by a sumptuous 4-course meal (including the much-loved cheese course!). Guests will be treated to a very enjoyable evening full of entertainment, guest speakers, award-giving and the chance to win some amazing prizes in the charity raffle, this year raising funds for the Presidents chosen charity ‘Suffolk Mind’. We will have exclusive use of the whole hotel after last orders and the live entertainment and dancing will continue until 1am! Ticket Prices: • £90.00 – Early bird tickets 10+ people purchased before 1st February 2025 • £95.00 – Early bird tickets for individuals purchased before 1st February 2025 • £110.00 – All other ticket sales after 1st February 2025 For all dinner-related enquiries and to book the much sought after tickets, please contact our Dinner Secretary: cassie.watts@mclarens.com

Are you currently studying the CII Diploma LM2 London market two and would like some extra revision help? Then look no further! This is a two part revision set of revision sessions that will be taking place online on the following dates: Revision Session 1 - 9.30am-12.30pm 12th March 2025 Revision Session 2 - 9.30am-12.30pm 20th March 2025 Learners will gain insight into all areas of the LM2 syllabus and build confidence to take their exam, using real-life examples to illustrate the many principles covered in the unit. The session is suitable for any learners with a reasonable level of familiarity with the LM2 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the LM2 syllabus. With an interactive blend of revision quizzes, contribution calculation examples and mock exams, Adrian Toomey will provide insight into the key elements of the LM2 syllabus, focusing on specific areas for questions and parts of the textbook that learners often struggle with. Learners should come prepared to participate and engage in a relaxed and supportive environment, building confidence with the subject matter to take on the LM2 exam in the near future. All attendees will also receive an additional bank of mock exams and revision quizzes, designed by Adrian to support preparation towards the LM2 exam. Adrian Toomey runs a specialist insurance training business (Intuition Training), coaching on many different Cert CII, Dip CII and ACII units. He runs training programmes and revision sessions with insurers, brokers, claims specialists and MGAs, from single office firms through to global organisations, supporting hundreds of learners towards successful completion of their CII qualifications. Please note: You are expected to attend both sessions/workshops.

The Insurance Institute of Ipswich, Suffolk & North Essex is holding a special event on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at the Ipswich Town Football Club, to celebrate the success of our members that have excelled in the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) examinations during 2024.