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How to correctly advise policyholders on the Policy coverage gaps caused by Covid19 Webinar 2
Back by popular demand! The Covid-19 lockdown has created far more gaps in covers than most brokers realise, and this webinar takes a look at where these coverage gaps arise and how best to advise your clients on these issues. Alan Chandler, who has recently delivered the very well received BI and Covid-19 presentations will be providing this webinar on the essential things a broker must take into account, these will include his top ten tips which if followed will mean broking staff will be very busy
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How to correctly advise policyholders on the Policy coverage gaps caused by the Covid-19 lockdown
The Covid-19 lockdown has created far more gaps in covers than most brokers realise, and this webinar takes a look at where these coverage gaps arise and how best to advise your clients on these issues. Alan Chandler, who has recently delivered the very well received BI and Covid-19 presentations will be providing this webinar on the essential things a broker must take into account, these will include his top ten tips which if followed will mean broking staff will be very busy
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Vicarious Liability Webinar 2
Back by popular demand, a second run of the Vicarious Liability webinar looking at the outcome of the Supreme Court judgement handed down on 1st April 2020.
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Resilience and looking after yourself in challenging times webinar
Many of us are used to working with others in an office, or visiting clients face to face. Having a daily routine and being able to live fulfilling lives meeting others and participating in hobbies. As our working and home lives are being changed drastically, we need to look after our physical wellbeing even more – and that of our families. This is focused on your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. This is an interactive webinar with a workbook and a chance to ask questions and share good practice.
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How insurance intermediaries can cope financially during Covid 19
This webinar will focus on the current urgent financial aspects of riding this storm - overall business solvency, compliance with COND 2.4 and client money. This webinar is of relevance to general insurance brokers and insurers.
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Webinar 2- Communicating in Uncertain Times -7th April 2020
A second webinar presentation due to popular demand! The spread of COVID-19 has created difficult and uncertain times for customers and the insurance industry. Customer anxiety is heightened. The industry is under pressure. There are conflicting news stories about what insurance will or will not cover. Never has communication to customers been more important. This webinar provides tips on what to say and what not to say. How to say it and how not to say it. Technical knowledge is the foundation but if we cannot communicate with customers in a way that is effective, especially in the current climate, we risk alienating our customers and losing business as well as reputation.
View event detailsWebinar-Communicating in Uncertain Times-2.4.20
The spread of COVID-19 has created difficult and uncertain times for customers and the insurance industry. Customer anxiety is heightened. The industry is under pressure. There are conflicting news stories about what insurance will or will not cover. Never has communication to customers been more important. This webinar provides tips on what to say and what not to say. How to say it and how not to say it. Technical knowledge is the foundation but if we cannot communicate with customers in a way that is effective, especially in the current climate, we risk alienating our customers and losing business as well as reputation.
View event detailsA plain English explanation of how to answer the most common question of the moment: 'Does my Bi policy cover Covid-19?' 30.3.20
Alan Chandler, who is well known to our members having delivered a number of well received presentations, will be presenting a thirty minute simple to understand presentation on what so many policyholders are asking, which is 'does my Business interruption policy cover Covid -19 ?'. The UK government said that by declaring Covid-19 a notifiable disease it would trigger Business interruption policies so that they will cover any losses - we will explore whether this statement is correct.
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Coronavirus Business Continuity webinar -26.3.20
As the number of novel coronavirus cases continue to increase more and more companies are considering how and when to implement business continuity plans which, in the case of a pandemic, often include teams or offices working from home. This event is a webinar which will be run via Zoom, a global web-conferencing solution. Zoom is easy to use and a link will be provided for members who book a place on the webinar within the joining instructions.
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AF7 Study Day 2 - 16th March 2020 EVENT CANCELLED
The Thames Valley Personal Finance Society Regional Committee in association with the Insurance Institute of Reading have organised a further training day for those members who are studying for and taking the AF7 examination.
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Annual Quiz - Tuesday 25th February 2020 in aid of Launchpad
Our second quiz of the Institute year this time in aid of the local charity Launchpad. Launchpad is Reading’s leading homelessness prevention charity, providing vital information and support for individuals, couples and families who don’t have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home. For more information, go to https://www.launchpadreading.org.uk/
View event detailsR02 Study Day
The Thames Valley Regional PFS Committee in association with the Insurance Institute of Reading have organised a training day for those members who are studying for and taking the RO2 examination. By the end of the course, delegates will have covered the key elements of the RO2 syllabus with the emphasis on the CII Learning Outcomes, will have been introduced to the exam format and adopting a suitable exam technique. Book your place by 1st February at the latest!
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Advanced BI Day Course 2
Due to popular demand, we are offering this course for the second time this year. This one-day course is for those with some prior working knowledge of business interruption insurances. SME level is fine. The aim is to provide an enjoyable and comprehensive analysis on the key elements of the BI policy and of how BI works in practice. We shall look at covers and policy benefits, and work on guiding clients on Sums Insured and Maximum Indemnity Periods etc. After attending this course, participants should have a strong understanding of the major aspects of Business Interruption Insurance, to assist in correctly assessing clients’ needs in arranging adequate cover and helping confidently with a BI claim.
View event detailsR01 Study Day
A training day for those members who are studying for and taking the RO1 examination
View event detailsHow to turn Stress into Success in three easy steps
International Stress Awareness Week is taking place from 4th – 9th November 2019. The theme for this year is: Resilience: the power to succeed! If you are planning to consider the importance of stress in our corporate and personal lives, and the need to optimise resilience, look no further… ‘How to Turn Stress into Success … in three easy steps’ is a feel good 45-minute talk packed with practical information that will change the way you and your team thinks about stress.
View event detailsAnnual Quiz 16th October 2019
Our Annual Quiz next month is taking place at a new venue- Market House Reading. (See their website for details-https://www.markethousereading.com/) This quiz will be in aid of our nominated charity No 5 Young People. For more information on the charity please see https://no5.org.uk/what-we-do/
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British Heart Foundation Charity Golf Day 23rd Sept 2019
The Insurance Institute of Reading has nominated the British Heart Foundation as one of its charities for 2019-20. We previously supported the BHF in 2005-6 and 2008-2011 and raised around £10,000 over that period and were able to make a donation in 2011 which was allocated to a local university research project funded by the BHF. Our President has been involved with fundraising herself since 2005 and is the lead volunteer for the Reading British Heart Foundation Volunteer Fundraising Group and held a successful golf day via the group last year that was well and generously supported by the insurance market.
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Lloyd's Tour and Presentation 2 - 12.9.19
90 minute tour and presentation of Lloyd's of London. 12 places only available this session, so book early to avoid disappointment!
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