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Ramadan 2024
Thu 28 Mar. 2024
Jordan Hurst, Deputy Diversity coordinator, Insurance Institute of Manchester, explores the background of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with help from Nora Elhediny, Graduate Loss Adjuster at McLarens.
Read moreInsurance Charities Awareness Week – How will you get involved?
Thu 14 Mar. 2024
The Insurance Charities wants to ensure no current or former insurance employee who is struggling due to misfortune misses out on the support it can offer.
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LGBT+ History Month
Tue 30 Jan. 2024
Jordan Hurst, Deputy diversity coordinator, Insurance Institute of Manchester explores the background and history of LGBT+ history month, explains the theme for the year 2024 and what your organisation can do to raise awareness; and what employers can do to help their employees.
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Find new purpose in 2024 by volunteering for your local institute
Fri 26 Jan. 2024
Find new purpose in 2024 by volunteering for your local institute
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IIM Celebrates Hanukkah
Wed 13 Dec. 2023
Hanukkah takes place annually and this year falls from 7th to the 15th December. We extend our warmest wishes to our Jewish colleagues and friends, recognising the rich cultural heritage and profound symbolism of this special holiday. We asked Alex Cohen, Director, Bridge Insurance Brokers Ltd, to explain Hanukkah’s origins and how its diverse traditions reflect the adaptability and inclusiveness of Jewish cultural practices.
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Transgender Awareness Week
Fri 8 Dec. 2023
Jordan Hurst, Deputy Diversity Coordinator, Insurance Institute of Manchester: - explores the origins of Transgender Awareness Week; and - explains why it’s important to educate ourselves about this topic, not just during this week but also in our day to day lives.
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