Previous events

All previous events

FCA Consumer Duty – what’s that all about + GI update

  • Mon 09 May 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Branko Bjelobaba

The FCA's new Consumer Duty regulations are due to be published July 31st 2022, these updated rules seek to establish fairer, more consumer-focused practices with a higher level of consumer protection. Join us at this 1 hour webinar as we go over the key aspects of Consumer Duty and what it means to you and the business.

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Effective Communication in a Virtual World

  • Thu 28 Apr. 12:00 pm
  • Online

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is offering you the chance to join a programme to help you develop your career.

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IIM AGM 2022 (including CPD)

  • Thu 21 Apr. 4:00 pm
  • etc. venues Manchester
    • Julia Wolfendale, On the up consulting

We need you! (To get down to our AGM, that is...) Your council invites you to attend the 2022 Annual General Meeting of The Insurance Institute of Manchester. Hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members. We will also be hosting a 45 minute CPD session on Returning to the Workplace. If you feel you could make a positive contribution, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved.

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Catch 2022 – Policy Paradox

  • Wed 13 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Jennifer Christian, Brooks MacDonald (North West)
    • Andrew Bennie, Brooks MacDonald (North West)

Join us at our latest PFS event where guest speakers from Brooks MacDonald will discuss the current global market conditions and what they believe will be the key areas of focus for 2022. They will also be discussing future opportunities in the market and how this will shape their overall asset allocation strategy.

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M92 Insurance Business and Finance: Diploma Study Day

  • Mon 11 Apr 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online
    • Phil Peers, FCII, Insurance Training Partnership

Sign up for our latest study day which will focus on the M92 exam! The session will be handy for anyone looking to understand the content of the exam and get some revision tips! (Due to limited places, please only book onto this if you are registered for the unit and have begun your studies.)

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Quarter End Do - March

  • Thu 31 Mar. 5:00 pm
  • Kiely’s Irish Bar

Come join The Insurance Institute of Manchester to celebrate our popular Quarter End Do at Kiely’s Irish Bar! The event is free to attend so save the date in your diary today and spread the word!

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Networking and social Media

  • Tue 22 Mar. 12:00 pm
  • Online

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is offering you the chance to join a programme to help you develop your career.

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GLOW Walk - 19th March 2022

  • Sat 19 Mar. 6:30 pm

Sign up and Glow the distance! Light up the night at Glow this March. Glow is a series of fun and colourful night walks, which raise money for life-changing dementia support.

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Inclusion – Differences are a strength not an obstacle

  • Fri 11 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Lisa Collins, Objective HR
    • Angela Pearson, Objective HR

Come join us to discuss the importance of inclusivity in the workplace with this 1-hour webinar! With organisations recognising that inclusion and diversity is of serious concern (plus it is also a focus on the FCA’s agenda), this CPD session will provide you the opportunity to consider your own organisations’ current practices and pick up some tips on how to become a more inclusive organisation.

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Development Programme Application

  • Mon 28 Feb.

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is offering you the chance to join a programme to help you develop your career. Apply now!

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Property Claims Cost Inflation

  • Fri 18 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Darren Anderton ACILA, North, McLarens
    • William Thomson BSc(Hons) MRICS RMaPS, McLarens

We've seen rises enter the market across the board in the Insurance market. This insightful session brought to us by McLarens Loss Adjusters will help us to understand and be able to relay the rationale for the changes in the market. It will explore a multitude of influencing factors and also offer some opinion around where the market goes from here.

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Random Act of Kindness

  • Thu 17 Feb.

In our crazy, scheduled worlds, we rarely take the time to slow down and reflect on how fortunate we are… well Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) Day provides just that opportunity!

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Sha Hussain – The Power of Gratitude and Kindness

  • Fri 11 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Sha Hussain, The Wellness Movement

To commemorate Random Acts of Kindness Day in 2022, MIIndful Manchester are happy to announce an informative and interactive webinar on The Power of Gratitude and Kindness with keynote speaker Sha Hussain. Come on this session to find out how you can improve your wellbeing and live a healthier and more active lifestyle!

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Water Damage

  • Thu 03 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Andrew Vincent, Polygon

The Insurance Institute of Manchester is happy to announce that their next event will focus on water damage. Covering the basics of survey process, mitigation, moisture measurement and drying techniques.

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Suicide & Co – Suicide, A Conversation Guide.

  • Fri 21 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Online
    • Amelia Wrighton & Emma Morrisroe, Suicide & Co.

Bereavement in all forms can be traumatic, however suicide often brings a range of added emotions to navigate. In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Day earlier in the week, MII have invited Suicide & Co to discuss how we can engage in conversations around suicide-related grief and to explore the support available for bereaved individuals.

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CPD Afternoon and Networking Drinks: 2022 Looking to the Future

  • Thu 20 Jan 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • etc. venues Manchester
    • Lior Koskas, Digilog UK Ltd
    • Marie Emerson, Hawkins Ltd

MII are happy to announce the date for our first face to face event in the New Year! This 2 speaker conference will involve two 45 minute sessions with a short refreshment break in between followed by an evening of networking drinks.

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Merry Quizmas!

  • Tue 21 Dec 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Online

Dig out your Christmas jumpers, tinsel headbands and Santa hats! Our hugely enjoyable virtual quiz is back for a Christmas special, and this time there's an exciting opportunity to get even more competitive as the Leeds and Manchester Institutes go head to head for bragging rights!

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M05 Law: Diploma Study Day

  • Thu 16 Dec 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Phil will host an overview and study day which will be of great interest to anyone undertaking their M05 exam. Due to limited places, please only book onto this if you are registered for the unit and have begun your studies.

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Managing the Risks of Stress and Burnout

  • Mon 06 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online
    • Claire Russell, Mental Health in Business

During this 1-hour session participants will learn about the effects of stress, how to manage stress, the link between burnout and mental health, and how to avoid burnout. This is an interactive session specially designed to ensure effective learning in a short timeframe within an online environment.

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“The rising tide of Flooding Claims” – A review of the current position in respect of flooding liabilities.

  • Wed 01 Dec 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Duncan Muress, Sedgewick UK
    • Dan Peck, Sedgewick UK

With the increase in extreme weather events and the rise in claims for flood damage. We consider the applicable case law and the legal liability issues at common law of both naturally occurring flooding due to extreme weather events and flooding occurring or exacerbated by action/inaction of the landowner/occupier.

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