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2019 The State of the Economy
This session will discuss and provide an up-to-date overview on the current state of the economy and how it is controlled.
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2019 Northampton Insurance Institute Annual Golf Conpetition
Come and join us in a day of fun on the Green!
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2019 Captive Insurance
Captive Insurance - Is it all it’s cracked up to be? by Callum Beaton
View event details2019 AGM and Quiz Night
Join us at our 2019 AGM and our Annual Quiz, we'd be delighted to welcome you!
View event details2019 The Salisbury Novichok Poisoning Case Lecture
This session will consider the various ways in which business interruption policies may/may not have been able to respond to the challenges faced by businesses following the Novichok contamination.
View event detailsFailure mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries
Failure mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries - Forensic scientists view By Simon Munford - Hawkins Forensic Scientists Date - Tuesday 12th June 2018 12.15 for 12.30 start (Please note that this event is 1-hour duration) Venue: Sir Humphries Cripps Pavilion, Old Northamptonians Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5RX Event Overview This presentation will cover the construction, use and safety features of lithium-ion batteries. It will then explore the various failure mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries ranging from ‘safe’ failures to catastrophic failures, which can result in fires and explosions. The recent lithium-ion battery issues with Tesla cars and Samsung mobile telephones will also be examined. The presentation will conclude with a short section on the investigation of lithium-ion battery fires and what is expected to be seen after a fire. The Learning Objectives for this session are After the presentation, the audience will have a better understanding of how lithium-ion batteries work, how and why fires occur, what can be done to prevent them and the expected results of an investigation About the speaker Simon Munford has been an associate at Hawkins for just under five years. He has an MA and MEng in electrical engineering from the University of Cambridge and is a member of the IET. At Hawkins, Simon specialises in fire and explosion investigation and investigation into electrical and electronic failures. To book Email sian.eaglestone@towergate.co.uk or call Sian on DD: 01604 887363 Buffet available from 12.15. Voluntary contribution for buffet goes to our supported charities Members and Non-members welcome
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An overview of Lifetime Allowance and other Allowances in relation to Pensions
Join us for an overview of customers' behaviours and death benefit freedoms since the introduction of pension freedoms.
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Annual Dinner 2017
Join us at the annual dinner being held at the Marriott Hotel, Northampton
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Business Interruption
Join us at our September CPD seminar - an interesting and thought-provoking insight into Business Interruption.
View event detailsInternational Liability and Nuclear Risks
Event Overview The aims of the session will be to: 1. Give an overview of the nuclear industry and the “nuclear fuel cycle” 2. Provide a summary of the regulatory and insurance requirements of the nuclear industry 3. Outline the underwriting and coverage challenges the industry provides 4. Flag-up common claims scenarios If time permits there will also be a brief commentary on the international casualty market and programmes Learning Outcomes Nuclear risks are not an everyday occurrence for most insurance practitioners. That said, they are more common than many suppose and provide a unique set of challenges. Key points will be: 1. What is a “nuclear” risk? Are they scary? 2. Common myths and misconceptions about nuclear insurance 3. What clients and insurers need to know and ask questions about 4. My client says she needs nuclear insurance? Does she? If so, what information is required? 5. Who writes this stuff anyway? 6. The regulatory background to nuclear insurance About the speaker Will is currently the Underwriting Manager at Nuclear Risk Insurers, formerly known as the British Nuclear Pool. He is responsible for writing a variety of covers, including MD/BI and TPL, for a range of Nuclear Facilities, including Nuclear Power Plants, Uranium Enrichment and Fuel Fabrication. Prior to NRI he spent some 20 years in the London Market including ten years at Munich Re and five years at Allianz Global. His background is mainly in Casualty Underwriting, specifically heavy international casualty programmes. He originally trained as a lawyer and is ACII qualified. His main claim to fame is that Tom Hall places his household insurance. To book Email sian.eaglestone@towergate.co.uk or call Sian on DD: 01604 887363 Buffet available from 12.15. Voluntary contribution for buffet goes to our supported charities Members and Non members welcome
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Pension Freedoms - Two Years On
Vince Smith-Hughes, Director of Business Development at Prudential attends to give an overview of customers' behaviors since the introduction of pension freedoms, and what the implications of this are for customers.
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Northampton CII Comedy Night 2017
It is here again! The Northampton Insurance Institute's Annual Comedy night back by popular demand!!
View event detailsCII Examinations - Mixed Assessment
Alison Cooper attends to give a lecture on useful revision techniques and essay writing pointers for those currently embarking on the CII examinations.
View event detailsNorthampton Insurance Institute Annual Quiz and AGM 2017
The Northampton Insurance Institute host their annual quiz and AGM.
View event detailsFORENSIC ENGINEERING: LITTLE DRIPS, BRIGHT SPARKS AND BIG BANGS
Dr Frank Anderson, Partner at Burgoynes Consulting Scientists will attend to give a lecture on forensic engineering, with specific emphasis on how forensic investigations can assist in insurance claims handling.
View event detailsAn overview of the issues involved in historic child abuse claims
Our Deputy President Rod Luck of M M Insurance to give a presentation on issues involved in historic child abuse claims
View event detailsGetting your Act together: essential skills to keep on the right side of the Insurance Act 2015
Jeff Heasman of Jeff Heasman Training and Consultancy attends to discuss the impact of the Insurance Act on the insurance industry. Lecture suitable for all.
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Speak to be heard - how your voice can make you more confident
Lunchtime workshop held by Megan Tanner of Sure Speech
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