Previous events

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Young Professionals Group AGM

  • Thu 09 Feb 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This is a great opportunity for CII & PFS members to come and have a chat with the committee and give feedback or suggestions. Also, we will be electing committee members so if you are interested in joining the team get yourself along.

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The Role of the IFED - Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department

  • Wed 25 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • The CastleGate
    • Richard Maynard, Insurance Fraud Enforcement

Detective Sergeant Richard Maynard, Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department

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When a lie is dishonest and a claim isn't.

  • Tue 06 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • The CastleGate
    • Jeff Heasman

This interactive and thought-provoking seminar focuses on the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Versloot Dredging BV v HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG (The DC Merwestone) relating to fraudulent devices

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Regulatory Compliance - FCA Requirements

  • Wed 30 Nov – Tue 29 Nov
  • The CastleGate
    • Neil Lloyd

Having effective systems of risk and control is paramount in meeting FCA requirements. An effective framework for governance is the foundation of sound conduct risk. The rest is down to culture and the right behaviours ensuring decision making is focused on treating customers fairly and a sustainable business model. This course looks at the central role approved persons have in this model, what is meant by systems of risk and control and how a lender in the consumer credit market ensures that it is compliant and that it takes adequate steps to make sure its brokers are too.

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Annual Dinner 2016

  • Fri 25 Nov – Fri 25 Nov
  • Crowne Plaza

Tickets now available for the networking event of the year!

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Getting your Act together

  • Wed 09 Nov 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • The CastleGate
    • Jess Heasman, Heasman Training

The Insurance Act 2015 is arguably the most important piece of legislation to impact on the industry in over a century. There has been much said about the technical aspects of the new law but little training, if any, has been devoted towards the soft skills that insurance professionals will need to improve in order to comply with its key provisions. This seminar addresses this issue.

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NERG Seminar: Shaking up a century of insurance law: The Insurance Act

  • Wed 21 Sep 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  • The Carriageworks

The insurance institutes of the North East Region present their annual half-day technical seminar, providing comprehensive and engaging CPD sessions plus networking opportunities.

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Essential Letter & Email Writing Skills for Insurance Professionals

  • Wed 14 Sep 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • The CastleGate

The letters and emails that a company produces are its 'public face'. However, very little formal training is devoted towards the fundamental issue of email and letter writing skills.

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AF3 Pension Planning Revision Day

  • Tue 13 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel

The insurance institutes of the North East are hosting a one day AF3 pension planning revision day.

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Cyber 101: A crash course on ‘cyber’ in the wider insurance market

  • Wed 10 Aug 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • The CastleGate

'Cyber’ is an increasing concern. A variety of bottlenecks are constricting market growth. This session presents a cross section of cyber and its wider effects across the insurance and risk management industries.

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Young Professionals' Summer Social

  • Thu 14 Jul 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Lane 7

Young Professionals 18-35 Summer Social

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How to Engage, Hold & Persuade an Audience

  • Wed 13 Jul 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • The CastleGate

How to Engage, Hold & Persuade an Audience

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5-a-side football tournament

  • Tue 28 Jun – Tue 28 Jun
  • Lucozade Powerleague Centre

We are hosting our annual 5-a-side football tournament at Powerleague Centre, Gateshead.

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The Insurance Charities Awareness Week

  • Mon 20 Jun – Fri 24 Jun

We would like to invite you to participate in this year’s Insurance Charities Awareness Week (ICAW).

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R08 Revision Day

  • Mon 13 Jun 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Ramside Hall

CII revision courses provide expert tutor support ahead of the exam and are designed to improve your chances of passing. Single day revision courses are structured to cover key elements of the syllabus and give suggestions for effective revision and exam technique.

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Annual General Meeting

  • Thu 21 Apr 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • Tesco Underwriting

120th Annual General Meeting of the Insurance Institute of Newcastle upon Tyne

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CANCELLED FCA Masterclass - Conduct Risk

  • Tue 05 Apr 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
  • The CastleGate

by Branko Bjelobaba FCII, CII Accredited Advanced General Insurance Trainer. This event, for FCA regulated firms only, will provide an update on recent key changes made by the FCA: current areas of interest, Section 166s, Approved Persons' attestations and penalties.

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2016 Quiz

  • Tue 15 Mar – Mon 14 Mar
  • Shearers Sports Bar & Lounge

Join us with friends and colleagues for the annual quiz!

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Secrets of Successful Networking

  • Wed 09 Mar 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • The CastleGate

This session is for professionals who are reluctant networkers and want to become more confident & effective. It is also for those who enjoy networking and want to pick up some practical tips to help you make the most of your time at an event.

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Writing to express and not to impress - plain English for insurance professionals

  • Wed 17 Feb 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • The CastleGate

The need to use clear and transparent language is increasingly becoming an issue in the insurance industry. The FCA Thematic reviews and the Insurance Act 2015 emphasise the need for information to be presented in a clear and appropriate way.

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