Previous events

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Brain Work!

  • Tue 23 Jul 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Emma Thomas, Premium Credit

As part of our accredited learning and development suite available to members, we invite you to a taster session that will show you psychological techniques to increase performance, build better relationships and leave positive and lasting impressions.

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Senior Managers and Certification Regime – what needs to be done by 9th December 2019

  • Tue 16 Jul 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Branko Bjelobaba FCII, FCA

A briefing from Branko Bjelobaba FCII, FCA Compliance Consultant and CII Accredited Advanced General Insurance Trainer. This event is of relevance to general insurance intermediaries, IFAs and mortgage brokers. In response to the 2008 banking crisis and significant conduct failings such as the manipulation of LIBOR, Parliament set up the Parliamentary Commission for Banking Standards (PCBS) to recommend how to improve standards in the banking sector. PCBS recommended a new accountability framework focused on senior management. It also recommended that firms take more responsibility for employees being fit and proper, and that there be better standards of conduct at all levels in banking firms.

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Council Meeting July 2019

  • Wed 10 Jul 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Freeths

Nottingham Insurance Institute Council meeting. If you are not a member of council and would like to attend, please contact our secretary to reserve your place helen@aips.co.uk Parking is available subject to pre-registering your vehicle.

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“Examining Clients Tackle (it’s not what you think!!)”

  • Tue 09 Jul 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Gavin Mitchell, Inspection Network Ltd (INL)

This session is for anyone, Directors / Account Executives / Account Handlers involved in placing or dealing on a day to day basis with commercial insurance business. Anyone with a genuine interest in learning more about Engineering Inspections and the associated statutory regulations that the inspections fall under.

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Chargeable Events & Top-Slicing

  • Thu 06 Jun 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Ash Kapasi, Old Mutual Wealth

This will be a technical session, discussing the instances that give rise to Chargeable Events on investment bonds, including top-slicing and the recent HMRC guidance relating to this.

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Annual General Meeting 2019

  • Thu 09 May 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
  • The Cross Keys

We need you!!!! To vote at the AGM that is. Or join our vibrant council and help shape what educational and social events we run and influence how your subscriptions are spent.

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Drinks and canapes in the Electric Garden

  • Thu 11 Apr 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Hockley Arts Club

Join us for drinks and canapes in the Electric Garden (top floor bar) at the Hockley Arts Club, Nottingham. This is a free event aimed at members under 35 and insurance/financial planning professionals with less than 5 years’ experience.

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Business Interruption

  • Thu 11 Apr 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Damian Glynn, Sedgwick

This half day seminar will cover key parts of the business interruption operative clause, the meaning and scope of damage and the operation of the material damage proviso. Damian will provide delegates with examples of consequential losses that are not covered and describe key aspects of the maximum indemnity period (and why 12 months is insufficient).

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AF5 (Financial Planning Process) training course - April 2019 exam

  • Wed 03 Apr 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

AF5 (Financial Planning Process) Exam Study Day. Venue - Aviva Pomona Business Centre 6 Pear Street Sheffield S11 8JJ

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Vulnerable Customers

  • Tue 26 Mar 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Alan Chandler

The FCA have found following a thematic review that vulnerable customers are often not treated fairly. In fact many Insurers pricing models have taken significant advantage of these customers, often the more vulnerable the customer the more the insurer has loaded rates at renewal. Some of the UK's largest institutions have been guilty of proactively targeting these individuals and the regulator has had enough of Insurers and brokers balancing their books on the most vulnerable in our society.

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Marine Cargo – A beginner’s guide

  • Tue 19 Mar 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Neil Atkinson, CNA Hardy

Marine insurance is the oldest form of insurance and despite the new Insurance Act doing away with the Marine Insurance Act, marine still plays a pivotal role in today’s insurance market place. This lecture will take a look at the basics of marine cargo and some common pitfalls/mis-conceptions. • Incoterms • Institute Cargo Clauses • Why Insure? • Overcoming client objections • Stock Throughput • FAQ’s

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Indoor Adventure Golf Evening

  • Thu 28 Feb 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • The Lost City Adventure Golf

Join us for this fun evening of indoor adventure golf! Whatever the weather, join us for 18 holes of rainforest themed indoor adventure golf, followed by food provided by Pieminister. A choice of Pie's will be available (to be ordered in advance) the order form will be sent with your invoice. All this for only £15 per person We will be meeting for drinks in Alto (also in the Cornerhouse) from 6pm with the golf starting at 7pm.

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What is limitation and why is it important?

  • Tue 26 Feb 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Mamunul Wahid, Clarke Wilmott LLP

That happens when a complaint goes to court? When should a claim be made through the Courts? Beware, time is limited! This seminar will explore the Limitation Act 1980 which provides timescales within which legal action can be taken and why it is important that claims are pursued within the timeframes.

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The Independent Contractor Test Is Dead & Vicarious Liability Is On The Move

  • Thu 07 Feb 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Jeff Heasman

The Court of Appeal decision in Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants on 28 June 2018 has caused concern across the insurance industry, with the court signalling the independent contractor test is now dead. There has in fact been a recent spate of decisions in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court that have caused serious concern in the insurance industry. However, the decision of the Supreme Court on 25 July 2018 in James-Bowen & Others v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis may be the much-needed calm after the storm.

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Annual Dinner 2019

  • Fri 18 Jan 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm
  • Crowne Plaza - Nottingham

It is that time of year again when the Nottingham Insurance Institute hold their annual dinner and we all get together to celebrate the achievements from the year. Please note, last few tables of 10 remaining. Tables of 12 fully booked!!

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5 a side Football Tounament

  • Thu 17 Jan 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Astro-Kings at the Harvey Haddon Sports Village

Our first 5 a side football tournament will be held on 17th January 2019. Play is 3pm to 5pm with a buffet after and a chance to network. A shield will be presented to the winning team – this will be retained until the next tournament

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Dealing with complaints

  • Tue 15 Jan 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Philippa Hann, Clarke Wilmott LLP

At some point an advisor is likely to receive a complaint for one thing or another. This seminar will focus on how best to avoid receiving a complaint, effectively dealing with a client’s complaint and liaising the Financial Ombudsman Service (should a complaint get that far).

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Work of Insurance Fraud Taskforce

  • Wed 14 Nov 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • David Hertzell, Insurance Fraud Taskforce

This event will provide a general history as to why the government set this taskforce up, what the taskforce discovered and what it recommended. The event will discuss the government’s approach to the problem, the causes of fraud, what the insurance industry and others are doing to combat fraud, possible developments and what CII members can do.

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“How to protect yourself from potential future claims”

  • Tue 06 Nov 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • John Mackinnon, Clarke Willmott LLP

By attending this event, delegates will be able to describe: • how claims can arise even where there is no obvious fault on the part of the adviser • Importance of written records of conversations/fact finds etc • Engagement letters esp. detailing scope of services • Fact finds and evidencing reasons for recommendations • Products which are recommended • Whose responsibility it is to conduct future reviews

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Estate Planning for £1m to £5m Estates

  • Tue 23 Oct 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham
    • Sarah Paton, Irvin Mitchell Solicitors

This session covers: -• Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) • Key Basics • Re-Thinking the use of Pensions • Lifetime Gifting • Interaction with Trusts

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