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Contractors All Risks 2023 - An Introduction
This session examines Contract Works policies and what they cover, what are the main cover issues (including defect exclusions) and the information brokers need to place the cover
View event detailsNetworking - The Professional Approach
This event is being held as a face to face meeting (our first since pre covid lockdown) We offer a warm welcome to all members (although please only register if you will attend as the room has a maximum capacity of 25) to join us for light refreshments from 12:00 - 12:15. followed by a collaborative, interactive CPD session about networking, . Please register as soon as possible so that we can gauge the interest in this type of meeting. This session emphasises a professional and structured approach to networking; exploring overall networking strategy, how to optimise results from specific events, and pays particular attention to networking for sales. It gives delegates the tools and insight to raise their networking game and reap the rewards for themselves and their employers
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Annual General Meeting 2023
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2023 Annual General Meeting in order to hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members for the forthcoming year. If you feel you could make a positive contribution to your institute, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. Book your place today.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Use of Drones to Inspect Fire-Damaged Buildings
This session will look at how drones can overcome the challenges of restricted access and assist in the production of comprehensive illustrated reports.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Need for Speed: Estimating speed in collision investigations
This session will cover methods in which an expert might estimate vehicle speeds, including a discussion on their reliability and limitations.
View event detailsPOSTPONED Networking The professional approach
Networking has massive benefits to individuals and organisations on multiple levels, and yet many neglect it completely, go through the motions or treat it solely as an opportunity to get out of the office and blow off some steam. This session emphasises a professional and structured approach to networking; exploring overall networking strategy, how to optimise results from specific events, and pays particular attention to networking for sales. It gives delegates the tools and insight to raise their networking game and reap the rewards for themselves and their employers
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Hawkins Webinar - MEWPs on Construction Sites: A Lower Risk Option
This session will look at the types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms available including: - training and qualifications required - potential hazards - examples of MEWP related incidents
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Hawkins Webinar - BLEVEs: The Hidden Dangers of Back Boilers
This session will cover the risks associated with domestic back boilers, and how environmental factors and incorrect decommissioning can result in catastrophic damage to property.
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Hawkins Webinar - Crane Safety - Not just torquing nuts! A review of the Carol Anne crane collapse
A review of a fatal crane accident that occurred on the Carol Anne workboat off Mull in 2015 including: - the mechanics of the incident - the complexity of crane mounting - the benefits of investigating at an early stage
View event detailsConsumer Duty
BRANKO BJELOBABA - What is the new Consumer Duty and what will you have to do?
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Hawkins Webinar - Over-Fired Air (OFA) in Industrial Boilers
Paul will discuss how pollution control technology can cause a loss of steam and/or power generation.
View event detailsLaughing yourself to wellness: the science of laughter in the workplace and an introduction to laughter yoga
Laughing yourself to wellness: the science of laughter in the workplace and an introduction to laughter yoga
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Escapes of Water
This webinar will cover common causes of escapes of water and how Regulations, Standards and Manufacturer’s guidance can be used to achieve a recovery.
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Wind induced failures of buildings & Reducing flood risk during remedial works
In this webinar Ian Major will discuss wind induced failures of buildings and structures with some case studies to show how they are investigated. This will be followed by a discussion from Richard Keightley about property flood resilience (‘PFR’): what it is, how it works, and the benefits of ‘building back better’ after a flood.
View event detailsSURE: a new technique to ensure clients have understood your advice
We naturally ask the client if there is anything they didn´t understand and often, the client replies “No”. Or we ask if everything was clear and the client answers “Yes”. But can we rely on these answers as being an accurate reflection of whether the client truly has listened to and understood that advice? The answer is NO!! That is why, in this webinar, Jeff Heasman will outline his SURE technique for insurance and financial services professionals, based on concept checking, a method traditionally used in language teaching.
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Joint Learning & Development (CPD) Conference
This event is being run jointly by the Insurance Institute of Sussex and North Downs Insurance Institute and will deliver 5 hours of quality CPD. It will cover the following range of topical subjects which are all delivered by industry experts in their field: - the unintended consequences of a sustainable world - insurance covers post COVID - from an underwriting viewpoint - forensic investigation of liability cases relating to personal injury - aviation insurance - a compliance update - data security
View event detailsCelebrating our Differences
Do we stop to consider what it is like to be us, and recognise how we can celebrate the difference in all of us? Learn how we can become self-aware of our own behaviours and enrich our perspectives and views of others. In this interactive and engaging session, Joanne Lockwood speaks about what you can do right now to step up and step in to celebrating the differences in all of us and the strength it brings.
View event detailsLloyds of London Tour September 2022
Tour of Lloyds of London hosted by long term tour guide. Explanation of how Lloyds operates, its functions and see the famous Lutine Bell FREE to members £15 non members Please ensure you will be able to attend
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Quantum & Delay: Scope, cost, methodology and duration of building repairs
The scope and methodology of building repairs directly impacts the cost and duration of any repair. This webinar will look at how we assess these, as well as provide some case examples.
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