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Webinar - Understanding the implications of policy exclusions following covid-19
We know pretty much the whole market will apply some sort of pandemic exclusion for pandemics/covid-19 or more worryingly the words communicable diseases will be used, this starts bringing all sorts of extra scenarios that will be excluded for clients. Importantly, this will be for liability as well as property and Bi and could leave a policyholder with a lawsuit that is not covered by their insurance policy. All insurance staff need to understand the law relating to exclusions. This webinar will take delegates on a plain English walk on how the law applies to policy exclusions and proximate cause, so that they can explain to clients clearly and confidently the implications of the differing communicable disease exclusions that will be applied to your policyholders wordings.
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Webinar - Seafarer Crisis - what has happened and where do we go from here
The crisis affecting seafarers will lead to shipowners and their insurers in all likelihood facing claims from ship’s crew members. This 1.5 hour webinar will raise awareness around the issues affecting the crews of all vessels worldwide since the pandemic started and that charters may start to be rejected due to a ship’s crew having been on board for excessive periods, raising safety concerns. Vessels will then be laid up around the world with potentially no crew being available, as there is almost certainly going to be a decline in the profession.
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CPD Diversity Webinar "Unconscious Bias" with Dr Pete Jones
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. This 1-hour webinar will raise awareness around Unconscious Bias in the workplace and wider business environment. Drawing strongly on the neuroscience evidence, and the research around ‘what works’, it aims to equip delegates with an insight into Unconscious Bias.
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Webinar - How to maximise opportunities in a Hard Market
There have been hard markets before, there have been recessions before, but never have the two emerged with such force at the same time. Policyholders desperate for savings will be receiving the unwelcome news of significant premium increases. The door of client inertia will be swung wide open, presenting fantastic new business opportunities, as well as offering serious threats to renewal books. This webinar, delivered by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular insurance presenters in the UK, is a follow on from his incredibly well received presentation on why there will be a hard market called the Perfect Storm. Alan will explain what constitutes a hard market and ten things both brokers and underwriters need to do to maximise opportunities in these unique trading conditions. Many of the best brokers in the UK attribute their success to the last hard market of 2001. It became a turning point from which they never looked back. There will be big winners and losers again in 2020 just like there was 19 years ago.
View event detailsWebinar - Building Sustainable Lasting Legacies
As every adviser knows, no two clients are the same. All will have very different goals and objectives, and understanding these are key when it comes to successful financial planning. In the context of legacy planning, it is also important to gain a true understanding of client’s individual beliefs, values and aspirations. For some clients, legacy planning may be primarily focused on ensuring that as much of their wealth as possible can be passed on to their loved ones. Others may be looking to use their investment power to make a wider positive change, seeking opportunities to invest in sectors that they know will be improving the world for generations to come.
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Webinar - Credit Hire - The What? How? When? and Who?
Overview Credit Hire has only been around for 30 years or so, but in that time it has become one of the most sensitive and polarising subjects in the general insurance market. Depending on your perspective it can solve a perennial problem by keeping vital customers on the road or it can be an expensive and unnecessary luxury, which ultimately has to be paid for by the insuring public. This webinar looks at the development of credit hire, the legalities, and how the current market operates. It also includes some significant case studies and how the concept might develop in the future.
View event detailsWebinar - Manage your Fear and turn up with confidence
Overview: There are situations where we are affected by fear; this could impact on our performance, or we could avoid taking up opportunities that could progress our career. In this powerful webinar, Susan shares techniques to understand and manage your fear so you can present the very best version of yourself in business situations. Using proven knowledge from Neuroscience as well as her experience as a professional musician, Susan delivers invaluable content.
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Webinar - Fire & Fury, when disaster struck: What happened next?
Following on from last year's successful regional seminar, we're pleased to announce the second chapter focusing on the civil, fraud and criminal aspects of the disaster case-study. It promises to be a fascinating session, culminating in a mock-trial
View event detailsBusiness Interruption Insurance - all you need to know, explained in plain English - Webinar
Following the Arbory case, brokers are highly vulnerable to professional Indemnity claims due to inappropriate advice around BI insurance. One of the problems is that an accountants Gross Profit is different from insurance Gross Profit and policies could easily be set up incorrectly unless this distinction is understood. This webinar will help you get this right. Presented by Alan Chandler, one of the UK's most popular insurance presenters, Alan will take this opportunity to run through how business interruption insurance should be correctly set up. Alan will lift the myths away from Bi and show how, in his easy to understand style, you can get this cover on a correct footing going forward. This presentation will be applicable for brokers, underwriters, claims staff and loss adjusters.
View event detailsThe Rise of Errors and Omission Claims Against Brokers and why Broker PI Premiums are Soaring
Broker Professional Indemnity premiums are in many cases doubling which reflect the fact that Pi underwriters believe the possibility of claims against brokers has never been higher. This presentation will explore why the amount of errors and omission claims against brokers are on the increase and how these can potentially be mitigated. Various new pieces of legislation including the brokers duty under the Insurance Act 2015, GDPR and the Insurance Distribution Directive are making brokers more vulnerable than ever, which coupled with increased litigation in society, increased client expectations and ever higher regulatory demands mean that brokers cannot continue to do what they have always done, far more proactivity is required. Alan Chandler who is widely regarded as one of the leading trainers and presenters within the UK will provide a number of examples of how the tide of litigation is turning against insurance brokers and what they need to do to mitigate their E&O risks.
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The Supreme Court on Vicarious Liability - Have we reached the final destination? **Webinar**
On 1 April 2020, the Supreme Court handed down its judgments in two highly important cases for employers and the insurance industry: Various Claimants v Barclays Bank and Various Claimants v Morrisons. The Court of Appeal had held Barclays to be vicariously liable for the actions of an independent contractor and Morrisons liable for a major data breach committed by a rogue employee who was subsequently sentenced to prison. The Supreme Court has overturned both decisions.
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The Commercial Courts Process or “ How Do I Sue My Insurer “ **Webinar**
One of the issues that has arisen recently in the general insurance sector is that of uncertainty around cover for Covid losses. No-one likes uncertainty, and press reports have suggested that some big-name insurers could face legal action from policyholders if claims are rejected or delays prolonged.
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Annual Golf Day
We are delighted to confirm our Annual Golf Day for 2020 Cost £29.50 per person which will cover: • Welcome Bacon Rolls / coffee before tee off • 18 holes using the Stableford scoring method • Meal afterwards • Prizes for First and Second places, longest drive & closest to the pin • CII Members, Non members and guests all welcome Tee Off times from 11.00am. Payment to be please made before the event. Please invite work colleagues who you feel may be interested in this event, as all welcome. For further information, please contact E Wayne.Mundy@hibl.co.uk, or Tel 01642 062825, Mobile 07730 664741
View event detailsWebinar - Recession Proof - Managing Your Career In Difficult Times
This topic should appeal to a broad range of members (whether PFS or General Insurance) with a focus on equipping them with practical business skills that they can apply immediately in their day-today working lives.
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An Insight into Professional Negligence Claims
Like it or not, negligence claims have become part and parcel of professional life. In this talk, Jonathan Watmough of Keystone Law explains: • How claims arise • How, in practice, claims are conducted • The funding available for claims • The legal issues / principles that arise • Steps that can be taken to avoid claims Please email middlesbroughinstitute@cii.co.uk to confirm your place
View event detailsAnnual Quiz Night 2020
Everyone ( members, friends and family ) is invited to our Annual Quiz A great nights entertainment guaranteed with your Quiz Master this year being Tim Allen General Knowledge, Entertainment, Music, Sport and more… Come and give it a go and have the chance to win some GREAT PRIZES! It would be wonderful to see all the usual faces - plus some new ones please, especially any PFS members or colleagues from brokers, insurers and suppliers who have never experienced the fun of a Middlesbrough Insurance Institute social evening... Please reply to us us at: middlesbroughinstitute@cii.co.uk to confirm your place and advise us if you require the vegetarian food option. Contact Richard Yale if any questions on 01325 347221
View event detailsVehicle Fire Investigation by Charlie Gardner
Presenter: Dr Charlie Gardner – Burgoynes This presentation will discuss aspects relevant to the forensic investigation of vehicle fires with reference to current trends, research and case studies. • Fire statistics • Vehicle fire basics • Recent research – car park fires, HRR • Case studies Please confirm your attendance by emailing us at middlesbroughinstitute@cii.co.uk or, reply to this email, so that we can get an idea of numbers for catering etc
View event detailsThe Gender Pensions Gap / Insuring Women’s Futures – Presentation *** Cancelled ***
This talk is just a small part of Insuring Women’s Futures programme established by the Chartered Insurance Institute to improve public trust in insurance and personal finance. The programme aims to improve the profession’s relationship with women, and to find ways to better support women’s financial resilience needs. The Pension Gender Gap is small part of this programme. With our awareness of the subject matter and your help we could bridge this gap and improve retirement outcomes for all.
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Mental Health in the Workplace Training CPD Seminar
Following on from the success of last year’s CPD Seminar on the subject of the Awareness of Mental Health in the workplace and recognising signs and symptoms and benefits of having mental health first aiders, we are pleased to announce that our next CPD event will be the follow on to this and will be presented by Imogen Hamblin, Associate Solicitor at Thrive Law in Leeds who works alongside Jodie Hill who presented last year’s seminar.
View event detailsAnnual Dinner 2019
The Annual Dinner is the most prestigious event on the Institute's calendar, bringing together local insurance profession employers and employees (past and present). It not only presents an opportunity for you to network and catch up with fellow colleagues and friends but also allows you to demonstrate your continuing support for your local Institute and the work it does to support local professionals.
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