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Hawkins Webinar - Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks/Pressure Vessels
Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites. He will also discuss the reasons why they are becoming ever more popular and some of the failures that can occur in pipes and tanks/pressure vessels.
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SUMMER SERIES - WINE AND CPD (3)
To Pair or Not to Pair: what wine pairings can teach us about forming high quality connections in our social and professional lives About the session A good pairing of wine and food is likely to result in a more enjoyable experience and whilst it is down to the choice of each individual, there are some fundamental principles that can be used to ensure that the food and wine pair well. Likewise, there are some fundamental principles that can be applied to our relationships that will enable us to form connections and networks that align with our values and so make us, and those around us, happier and more successful. Through tasting 5 different wines from Spain and Portugal, we will link the fundamental principles of wine and food pairing to the fundamental principles of forming high quality connections in our social and professional lives.
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Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims
Introducing the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, and its effects on materials. Lin includes recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.
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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems
Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong
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Wine and Wellbeing: what wine tasting can teach us about how to develop sensory awareness for better mental wellbeing About the session We often take our senses for granted and yet greater sensory awareness enables us to focus on the present, reduce anxiety and improve our emotional reactions to things that occur around us. Sensory awareness is also a fundamental part of wine tasting. In this fun and entertaining CPD session, through using sensory awareness techniques to taste 5 different wines from Spain and Portugal, we will learn what sensory awareness is and how it can be used to improve our mental wellbeing.
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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion
Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.
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Through the Grapevine: what wine can teach us about being a better communicator! About the session The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go in to producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator. Through tasting five different Spanish and Portugese wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation through to execution of a message.
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Webinar – Let's Talk Menopause
The menopause can have a big impact on the daily lives of employees and, in turn, have a negative impact on their performance and attendance at work. This session aims to help raise awareness of the challenges it can cause and the simple actions that can help women thrive in the workplace.
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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.
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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 detailsHawkins 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.
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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.
View event detailsAnnual Dinner 2022
The much awaited Annual Black Tie Charity Dinner! Join the President, members of council and local CII and PFS members for an evening of networking, comedy and dancing to reflect on the work of our industry all whilst raising money for the Insurance Charities. Our dinners have been well known as a good opportunity to combine work and play with many guests using the evening as the ideal event to entertain colleagues and business partners. Please click through the link for full details and how to book.
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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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Curry and Consumers
The evening will provide a chance to consider and discuss Consumer Duty, Product Governance and Product Value Assessments, competently lead by Branko Bjelobaba and accompanied with a curry. Given the deadline of 30 September for Product Value Assessments, it will be especially timely in getting a clear picture of where things stand between insurers, brokers and other parties in the insurance value chain. Ideal for active practitioners who live and or work in the Tunbridge Wells area and who want an opportunity to network with local professionals whilst gaining meaningful insight on a very relevant topic. The Insurance Institute of Royal Tunbridge Wells is funding this event as core CPD on very relevant issues, delivered by a well known and regarded speaker and expert in these matters.
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.
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