Events

When: Thursday the 24th of October 12.30 - 13.30 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams Please join us for our lunch and learn with David Smith and Lamorna Jarvis from WTW who are pleased to provide an introduction and overview to Catastrophe & Climate Analytics. This session aims to provide an overview of their roles and how they use catastrophe and climate modelling to analyse the risk posed to Clients. This includes analysis of natural catastrophes such as extreme weather events (e.g. flooding and windstorms) and other natural perils such as earthquake risk. The climate analysis focuses on the forward-looking projections of acute and chronic risks across different emissions scenarios which support Clients in their climate disclosure reporting. Both aspects assist in facilitating the optimal management, mitigation and transfer of risk. Our speakers: David Smith - WTW - Associate Director - Physical Risks | Climate Practice David joined WTW in August 2022 as part of the Strategic Risk Consulting team in London. His main responsibility is to deliver a range of natural catastrophe and climate risk consulting services for WTW global corporate client base. He is specialised in running industry recognised catastrophe models to help clients understand their risk against natural perils. David holds a BSc in Geophysics from the University of Edinburgh and a MSc in Petroleum Geosciences from Imperial College London. Prior to WTW, David worked for 3 years within the client and consulting team of Verisk (formally AIR), one of the industries leading catastrophe modelling vendor. Responsibilities included acting as subject matter expert on Verisk’s catastrophe modelling platform Touchstone(Re); helping answer client queries, training clients on the use of the software and running complex analytical solutions to help clients best understand their risk against natural and man-made perils. Before catastrophe modelling, David worked for BP as a geohazards specialist, working to delineate natural hazards which may pose a risk to engineering and drilling operations that were taking place across the business. David is passionate about helping clients to not only identify, but mitigate their risk against natural hazards. Lamorna Jarvis - WTW - Associate - Physical Risk | Climate Practice Lamorna joined WTW in 2021 on the Graduate Development Programme where she completed two 12-month rotations – the first in WTW’s Carrier Management team and the second as a Liability Broker in the Natural Resources division. In 2023 she joined the Climate Practice to support the delivery of natural hazard and climate risk services to WTW’s portfolio of clients. Lamorna has worked across a range of catastrophe and climate projects in GB and North America; assessing and quantifying risk under current and future scenarios.

M05 Insurance law Revision Session – Friday 27th September 2024 (9h15 – 12h15) Session Overview Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M05 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 M05 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. This session is being delivered both face-to-face in Ipswich and also online Learning Objectives By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M05 syllabus and: • Build an understanding of the laws which underpin the insurance industry • Develop their knowledge of the system within which these laws operate and are administered • Improve their ability to apply M05 insight to practical day-do-day insurance situations Session description With an interactive blend of revision quizzes, contribution calculation examples and mock exams, Adrian will provide insight into the key elements of the M05 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 M05 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 M05 exam. Speaker bio Adrian runs Intuition Training, a specialist CII qualifications training firm, 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 in the UK and around the world towards successful completion of their CII qualifications. Adrian is ACII-qualified and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.

When: Thursday 26th September Where: WTW office, Friars Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TA Who is this event open to: Everyone – if you have just started in your career or been working in the industry for many – we have variety of sessions that would be perfect for you. Is food include: Snacks will be provided! We are thrilled to present the CII Essentials with Inspiring Leaders YPG x WTW ECN Panel Event! Join us on September 26th at 1pm in Ipswich at the WTW office or an afternoon filled with captivating speakers, engaging panel talks, and valuable networking opportunities along with cocktail making! Get ready to be inspired, supported, and empowered in your insurance career. Don't miss out on this exciting event designed specifically for young professionals like you! Building Your Brand The panel will cover various aspects of personal branding and its importance in professional growth and how to utilize LinkedIn. 1st Step Essentials Will cover a range of topics essential for a successful start in the field. This may include discussions on the fundamentals of insurance, understanding different types of insurance policies, navigating the insurance market, and developing key skills required for insurance professionals. Difficult Conversations Will focus on the skills and strategies needed to navigate challenging and sensitive conversations in the workplace Mentorship Will delve into the importance and benefits of mentorship in professional development. The panelists, who are experienced mentors and mentees, will share their insights, experiences, and success stories related to mentorship. Presentation Skills Will focus on enhancing the ability to deliver impactful and engaging presentations. Caroline Martin, who is an expert in public speaking and communication, will cover various aspects of effective pr topics such as structuring a presentation, using visual aids effectively, engaging the audience, managing nerves, and delivering a compelling message. After learning so much from our speakers Revs will be providing a cocktail making session for everyone to enjoy and network with like minded people.

M92 Insurance business & finance Revision Session – Thursday 26th September 2024 (9h15 – 12h15) Session Overview Learners will gain insight into all areas of the M92 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 M92 textbook, looking to prepare and revise for the exam. This session is being delivered both face-to-face in Ipswich and also online Learning Objectives By attending this event, delegates will be able to become more confident across the M92 syllabus and: • Build their knowledge of the structure of the insurance industry • Develop their understanding of the management and corporate governance of insurance organisations • Become more comfortable with accounting principles and practices and their application within insurance firms • Develop confidence with financial ratio calculations • Improve their understanding of the financial strength of insurance organisations Session description With an interactive blend of revision quizzes, ratio calculation examples and mock exams, Adrian will provide insight into the key elements of the M92 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 M92 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 M92 exam. Speaker bio Adrian runs Intuition Training, a specialist CII qualifications training firm, 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 in the UK and around the world towards successful completion of their CII qualifications. Adrian is ACII-qualified and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.

When: Session 1 - Thursday 12th September 1:00-2:00pm Session 2 - Thursday 19th September 1:00-2:00pm Where: These sessions will be held Online via Microsoft Teams As part of our focus this year on mentoring and mental health, we would like to invite you to two Lunch and Learn sessions in September. These 1 hour virtual webinars will be hosted by resilience coach, trainer and speaker, Pam Cottman, and will focus on: Why we all need a mentor (and how to go about getting one) Thursday 12th September 1:00-2:00pm - Mentoring as a powerful way to build confidence, support your mental health and challenge feelings of imposter syndrome - Building your own ‘bench’ and finding support with career development in the insurance industry - Sharing stories of how and why mentoring has helped others - Exploring next steps for finding your own mentor. How to be a great mentor Thursday 19th September 1:00-2:00pm - Supporting those new to being a mentor or looking to extend their mentoring skills and support others in the industry - Offering practical skills including active listening, effective questioning, and a coaching approach to mentoring - Sharing stories and feedback about mentoring experiences. Pam Cottman is a resilience coach with a passionate belief in putting people first. A former Assistant Headteacher with 14 years of teaching experience and now an ICF coach, Pam applies her accumulated knowledge and experience to create positive change in individuals, teams, schools and workplaces. She specialises in helping people to build a strong foundation of resilience and a toolkit to cope with change, challenge, self-doubt and stress.

When: 05 September 12.30 - 13:30 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams The insurance industry is rapidly evolving with the advent of algorithmically underwritten and digitally traded products. But what does this mean for brokers, underwriters, and customers, and how can they benefit from these advancements? Join us for an insightful session hosted by leading innovators at Aurora, an algorithmically underwritten digital MGA specialising in trading SME commercial insurance products online and in real-time. Aurora has designed and built an algorithmic underwriting framework and digital trading platform for Commercial Combined risks, enabling real-time and digital distribution for a larger market segment than has been previously possible. This session will explore: • The concept of algorithmic underwriting and its journey. • Differences between digital and algorithmic underwriting. • Significant benefits for brokers, underwriters, and customers from this approach. • Aurora’s experience in trading algorithmically underwritten products online. • How customers, brokers and underwriters can leverage these advances in technology, analytics, and data. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, collaborate, and leverage this groundbreaking innovation. Learning Objectives: • Understand what algorithmic and digital underwriting are, their applications, and the future landscape of underwriting. • Discover how these innovations will create opportunities for brokers, underwriters, insurers, and customers. • Learn about the digital distribution of Commercial Combined products for the mid-market, its trading processes and how to leverage the benefits from this novel approach. Speakers: Lauren Stables Head of Digital Trading at Aurora Lauren leads the digital trading initiatives at Aurora, the product requirements for brokers, and the hands-on execution of sales. With over a decade of expertise driving innovation in insurance, she is certified in Scrum and excels in digital transformation, strategic leadership and operational excellence. Victoria Royle Digital Underwriting Manager at Aurora Victoria is responsible for developing new products for Aurora’s digital platform, underwriting complex risks, and serving as a product expert for customers and brokers. With over 14 years of commercial underwriting experience, she was previously President of the Insurance Institute of Manchester. Tom Willmore Head of Broker Distribution at Aurora Tom leverages his technical insurance expertise and relationship-building skills to generate substantial value for brokers, underwrite complex risks, and grow the Aurora portfolio. With a background in both underwriting and broking, Tom specialises in introducing novel products to the broker community.