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Jack & The Beanstalk - Saturday 7th December 2024 - Bookings now closed

  • Sat 07 Dec 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Nottingham Insurance Institute is delighted to be able to offer our members discounted Panto tickets for you and your family for Christmas 2024 (between 15 and 20% discount). Dates are already filling up and the Panto is normally sold out, so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets available at 7.00pm on Saturday 7th December 2024 or 2.45pm on Saturday 28th December 2024. When Jack exchanges the family cow for mysterious beans, he begins an epic adventure when they grow into an enormous beanstalk. Join Jack as he bravely climbs to discover a land above the clouds, where a ferocious giant lurks in his castle. Will Jack outwit the giant and leave with his magic harp? And can he bag the golden egg-laying goose that will change his family’s fortunes forever? Packed with comedy chaos courtesy of Nottingham’s favourite dame, John Elkington, join us for a show jam-packed with laughter, live music, and spectacular special effects. Expect top tunes, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation in this super-sized extravaganza that will leave everyone feeling sky-high. With live music, dazzling dance and comedy chaos galore, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family. Tickets are limited, so don't delay, book today! (Max 4 per booking - seats allocated by The Playhouse nearer the time)

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Webinar - Insights into Client Referrals

  • Tue 03 Dec 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Business development is one of the major challenges facing financial advisory and wealth firms across the world. It’s also the case that most new business for financial advisers comes from referrals via existing client and centres of influence. This session aims to explore the state of referrals for financial advisers across the world, and will explore practical techniques for structuring an improved pipeline of ideal client referrals to advisers through the application of effective client communication theory and practices.

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Webinar - "Men, It's Ok to Talk (and Other Ways to Process Difficult Stuff)"

  • Wed 06 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Steve Heath, Mental Health in Business

Talking is good for us. We all know that and yet some of us find it hard to talk about how we feel, especially when we aren’t feeling good. This session is aimed at men and those that would like to support the men in their lives. The aim of the session is to shine a light on why some men find it difficult to open up, to explore ways to support men when they are struggling and to share some alternative ways to process difficult stuff, for those who really don’t like talking. In this interactive session, attendees will develop an understanding of some of the challenges facing men today and will take away some helpful ways to support men (or themselves) through difficult times.

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BIBA East Midlands & Nottingham Insurance Institute - Personal Brand presented by Premium Credit Limited

  • Wed 23 Oct 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Bar Esquina
    • Sarah Hilton, Premium Credit Limited

Your personal brand is the unique combination of skills, experiences, and values that define how the world perceives you. It’s not just about what you do, but who you are, and how you communicate that to others. Join us for an interactive session designed to help you discover, build, and enhance your personal brand. Whether you are looking to advance in your career, pivot into a new field, or simply establish a stronger presence in your industry, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to make a lasting impression.

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Webinar - "Opening up the Conversation About Suicide"

  • Wed 11 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Steve Heath, Mental Health in Business Ltd

Have you ever thought about developing your skills and knowledge in terms of how to respond to someone having thoughts of suicide? Or perhaps you've been impacted by the subject of Suicide in some way and would like to become more comfortable with talking about it? Join us for this powerful session, exploring suicide in a safe and empowering way. A key takeaway is a message of hope – hope for recovery for those that are experiencing thoughts and feelings of suicide and hope that we can all play a part in creating suicide-safer communities.

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Webinar - Tax efficient planning for life's key events

  • Tue 23 Jul 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for an insightful Webinar and Tax planning workshop shining a light on the key milestones that present an opportunity for financial advice. The key areas covered within this Webinar include the following: - Tax planning for significant events - The changing tax landscape - Business Relief and VCTs - Roundtable planning scenarios - Overview of solutions - Building relationships with professional connections

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Webinar - FCA GI Consumer Duty and Multi-Occupancy update

  • Tue 09 Jul 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Branko Bjelobaba FCII

The session will also provide and update on fair value assessments to include what makes up brokers commissions and how to ensure broker costs are fully understood. We will also look at the new rules on multi-occupancy buildings insurances following intervention by the government – these impact over 5 million leaseholders who are defined as stakeholders and firms have to also act in their best interests. Insurers and brokers will also need to provide information about policies to leaseholders, including details of all remuneration and placement. We will also cover requirements imposed by the new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which bans commission sharing.

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Webinar - 'The Power of Active Listening - a Skill for the Workplace, and for Life'

  • Wed 19 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Jay Unwin, Mental Health in Business Ltd

This session is aimed at anyone wishing to elevate their communication skills. The aim of the session is to help attendees to understand the benefits of active listening and non-judgemental communication, and how they can both be put into practice, to contribute to a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.

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BIBA East Midlands & Nottingham Insurance Institute - Seeing Beyond the Label - Wine Tasting & Diversity

  • Thu 13 Jun 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Bar Esquina
    • Jeff Heasman, Insuranceupskill.com

There are many links between the world of wine and a good strategy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society as a whole. Like labelling in society, people tend to make judgements about wines based on labels but in fact wine tasting requires us to notice characteristics and to reflect on our experience and this is exactly the same strategy that helps to encourage diversity and inclusion. By tasting 5 different wines, you will learn how to move beyond labels and relate this to diversity and inclusion both in the workplace and society as a whole.

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Annual General Meeting 2024

  • Wed 01 May 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Circle Insurance Services Ltd

We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend their 2024 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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AGM Invitation

  • Wed 01 May 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Circle Insurance Services Ltd

Your council invites you to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting of The Nottingham Insurance Institute. Hear first-hand reports from council members on previous and future activities and vote on the appointment of new council members. If you feel you could make a positive contribution, it is an ideal first step to becoming involved. This year members are invited to attend either in person or virtually via Teams. If you are not currently a Council Member and would like to come along, simply let us know by using the booking link and we will do the rest. Bookings will close on the 30th April 2024 to allow us sufficient time to provide all attendees with the relevant documentation ahead of the AGM. For further information please see https://www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/nottingham/home/events/2024/annual-general-meeting-2024/

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Webinar - Reviewing Contracts for their insurance implications

  • Wed 24 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This session is an excellent opportunity for delegates to better understand a service that is often requested by clients. The session explores the main issues typically found in contracts from both a broker and insurer viewpoint.

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Webinar - Thriving Through Stress: Empowering Mental Well-being

  • Thu 18 Apr 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This one-hour webinar explores the impact of stress on mental health and provides practical strategies to empower individuals to thrive amidst challenges. The session aims to raise awareness and equip participants with actionable tools for managing stress effectively

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NII 5 a side Football Tournament 2024

  • Fri 01 Mar 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Nottingham Powerleague

We are back in 2024! We are very pleased to announce that our 5 a side football tournament is back and will be held on Friday1st March 2024. Arrival is from 5pm, with play from 6pm to 9pm, with a drink afterwards in the bar plus a chance to network. Trophies will be presented to the Winners and Runners-Up and the winning team, who shall then retain the winners shield as current champions. The Tournament is being held at the Nottingham PowerLeague, Thane Road, Nottingham NG7 2TG.

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General Knowledge Quiz 2024

  • Thu 29 Feb 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Bread & Bitter

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! Following the great success of our previous quizzes, our quiz night will return on Thursday 29th February 2024, with our quiz master Graham Chambers who has once again come out of retirement for this event!! We have not increased the cost of the Quiz and retained ticket prices at just £10 per team member including entry in to the quiz - plus food is included!!! Teams are a strict maximum of 4 members.

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IDD CPD Webinar - The Evolution of Retirement Income Advice

  • Wed 28 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Yannis Katsis PFS IMC, Just Retirement

Join us for an insightful webinar that will cover specific and essential IDD CPD for PFS members. As we await the findings from the regulator on the outcomes from their thematic review on retirement income, Just Group, the retirement specialist, will be exploring some of the questions raised by the FCA and consider how using guaranteed income solutions can help reduce volatility and improve income sustainability in drawdown. They will expand on their work with risk profilers, cash flow modellers, discretionary fund managers and advisers in helping to create and model more robust decumulation solutions.

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125th Annual Presidents Dinner 2024

  • Fri 19 Jan – Sat 20 Jan
  • Colwick Hall Hotel

We are delighted to announce that The 125th Nottingham Insurance Institutes Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 19th January 2024 at our brand new venue, Colwick Hall. Dust off those DJ's and posh frocks, its time to come together again to celebrate the local Insurance Industry.

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Cert CII Programme

  • Tue 02 Jan – Mon 18 Mar

The Nottingham Insurance Institute has joined forces with other Local Institutes of the CII to offer our members online examination training to gain your Cert CII qualification. If you are interested, you need to act quickly. The training starts on 8th January 2024. The Certificate in Insurance is a core qualification for insurance staff working across all sectors of the profession, developing core knowledge. You can choose between two courses. There is a course specifically for those working in insurance broking. For everyone else, your course deals with the fundamentals of underwriting and claims. There are nine half-days of training. Full details of the subjects, dates, and timings are below. For further details and the application form, please go to our webpage: https://www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/nottingham/home/events/2024/cert-cii-programme/

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Cinderella 29th December 23 - SOLD OUT

  • Fri 29 Dec. 2:00 pm

The Nottingham Insurance Institute is delighted to be able to offer our members discounted Panto tickets for you and your family for Christmas 2023. Dates are already filling up and the Panto is normally sold out, so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets available at 7.30pm on the 2nd December or 2pm on the 29th December. Polish your glass slippers and line up your pumpkins for you SHALL go to the Ball. The legendary Nottingham Playhouse Panto returns in 2023 with the most enchanting story of them all – the magical tale of Cinderella! There'll be booing the Ugly Sisters, swooning at Prince Charming, marveling at the Fairy Godmother and enjoying an added touch of fabulous glamour and glitz from Nottingham’s favorite panto dame John Elkington. With live music, dazzling dance and comedy chaos galore, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family. Tickets are limited, so don't delay, book today! (Max 4 per booking - seats allocated by The Playhouse nearer the time) Alternative date available - 2 Dec 7.30pm

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Cinderella 2nd Dec 23 - SOLD OUT

  • Sat 02 Dec. 7:30 pm

The Nottingham Insurance Institute is delighted to be able to offer our members discounted Panto tickets for you and your family for Christmas 2023. Dates are already filling up and the Panto is normally sold out, so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets available at 7.30pm on the 2nd December or 2pm on the 29th December Polish your glass slippers and line up your pumpkins for you SHALL go to the Ball. The legendary Nottingham Playhouse Panto returns in 2023 with the most enchanting story of them all – the magical tale of Cinderella! There'll be booing the Ugly Sisters, swooning at Prince Charming, marveling at the Fairy Godmother and enjoying an added touch of fabulous glamour and glitz from Nottingham’s favorite panto dame John Elkington. With live music, dazzling dance and comedy chaos galore, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family. Tickets are limited, so don't delay, book today! (Max 4 per booking - seats allocated by The Playhouse nearer the time)

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