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CPD Webinar: Claims Handling in Commercial Insurance

  • Mon 06 Mar 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will look at what a claims handler look for in the event of a claim. The webinar explores the importance of early notification of claim by the policyholder, what information a claims handler will typically seek and when they will use an outsourcer. The presentation will also explore both the insured and insurers obligations in respect of a claim and why insurers must settle promptly.

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Annual General Meeting 2023

  • Wed 01 Mar 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

We need you! To get down to our AGM... We here invite you to attend our 2023 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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Business Protection Workshop (half day) Thursday 26th January 2023

  • Thu 26 Jan 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Royal Victoria, Crowne Plaza, Sheffield
    • Robert Betts, Legal & General

Interactive half-day Business Protection workshop hosted by Robert Betts of Legal & General. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Business Protection marketplace will cover case studies that may provide attendees with the opportunity to enhance client outcomes through increased awareness levels.

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STILL TIME TO BOOK - NE Institutes Webinar: Blackfinch EIS & VCT Meet the Manager & Tax Year End Planning

  • Tue 17 Jan 10:00 am – 11:30 am
    • Dr Reuben Wilcock, Blackfinch Investments
    • Anna Brooksbank, Blackfinch Investments

Looking at the methodology behind the investment decisions and the creation of ground-breaking solutions that could become the household names of tomorrow.

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CPD Webinar: Understanding company structures and how policies should be correctly set up

  • Wed 11 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Training

This one-hour webinar provided by Alan Chandler, one of the most popular presenters in the UK, will examine the difference between a sole trader, a partnership, a limited liability partnership, a private limited company and a public limited company. Alan will also explore the ways in which charities are formed. The leading case of Macaura v Northern Insurance shows us that a policy will not respond if the insurance cover does not reflect the true structure of the company.

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Business Protection Workshop (half day)

  • Tue 06 Dec 8:45 am – 1:00 pm
  • Royal Victoria, Crowne Plaza, Sheffield
    • Robert Betts, Legal & General

Half-day Business Protection Workshop - hosted by Robert Betts of Legal & General.

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Webinar: Attracting Diverse Professionals to The Insurance Industry

  • Tue 29 Nov 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Vivine Cameron, CII

Join us to explore how a business can increase diversity amongst its employees, especially where there is a need to do so at school leaver-plus age.

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[Postponed] Annual Quiz Night

  • Thu 24 Nov 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • The Bankers Draft (Wetherspoons)

After a three-year break due to Covid, our annual quiz night is finally back! Will you be our quiz champion this year? Come and join us for a great night out!

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CPD Webinar - Emerging Risks

  • Tue 22 Nov 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Diane Jenkins BA (Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session will look at some of the issues that are changing the insurance industry in terms of ways of working, and new insurance solutions being developed.

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FCA's Consumer Duty & Market-Themes Conference

  • Tue 22 Nov 10:15 am – 3:00 pm
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Held at Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield. Consumer Duty presentations inc. presentations from FCA and industry representatives, buffet lunch and additional Investment-themed content.

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Women in Financial Services Event - The Impact of Menopause on Financial Wellbeing

  • Tue 22 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Aston Hall Hotel, Sheffield

This event features discussion surrounding the impact of Menopause on lives of those personally affected and those in personal or professional contact with those having the experience of Menopause. Guidance: this event is intended to be a forum for women to learn about and discuss issues specific to their workplace experience.

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NEW DATE: 'From Devastation to Restoration' - North East Insurance Institutes one-day Seminar

  • Tue 22 Nov 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Wetherby Racecourse
    • Damian Glynn, Sedgwick
    • Ola Jacob Raji, Floodflash
    • Colin Kite, Polygon Damage Control
    • Steve Mitchell, Polygon Damage Control
    • Keith Tuffin, Forensic Accounting Bakertilly

NEW DATE: We're delighted to return to a face-to-face event for the North East Insurance Institutes' flagship annual seminar. We will again follow a 'real life case study' format, exploring and discussing all aspects with our panel of renowned industry experts.

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109th Annual Dinner

  • Thu 10 Nov 6:45 pm – 1:00 am
  • Royal Victoria, Crowne Plaza, Sheffield

The Insurance Institute of Sheffield and our President, Jean Cookson, are delighted to announce the date for our 109th Annual Dinner! We can confirm this year's dinner will be held on 10th November 2022 and that we will return to the Royal Victoria Crowne Plaza in Sheffield

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CPD Event with Anti-Racism Educational Charity "Show Racism the Red Card"

  • Tue 08 Nov 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • AMP
    • Molly-May Smith (she/her), Show Racism the Red Card

Some of you may remember that we held a CPD webinar earlier this year on the topic of "Unconscious Bias, Recognising Racism and Language of Equality". Due to popular demand, we are welcoming back Molly-May Smith and her colleague(s) from the charity "Show Racism the Red Card" to lead this half-day in person workshop. This is a highly interactive session and no conversation is off the limit! Spaces are very limited so book your place early to avoid disappointment!

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Steel City 46 Sheffield CAMRA Beer Festival 2022

  • Thu 20 Oct 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Kelham Island Museum

Come and join us at the Steel City 46 Sheffield CAMRA Beer Festival 2022!

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The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening

  • Thu 13 Oct 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • The Showroom Theatre

Cheese, wine and of course, good conversation and company! We promise all of that and more besides at this Ultimate Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening, led by Yorkshire Wine School, on 13 October 2022 at The Showroom Workstation in Sheffield. This event is subsidised by our institute and spaces are very limited. Book early to avoid disappointment!

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North East Insurance Institutes Webinar: Building the skills for tomorrow via apprenticeships

  • Tue 11 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Steph Bishop, Direct Line Group

This session will cover how apprenticeships have evolved and how Direct Line are using apprenticeships as a vehicle to grow critical future skills, enable internal mobility and increase diversity.

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North East Insurance Institutes Webinar: Economic Outlook – storm clouds are gathering

  • Wed 05 Oct 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Trevor Williams

The UK economy is facing 4 shocks: one stems from the after effects of the pandemic, another from the war in Ukraine, a third from the lingering policy effects of action to tackle the global financial crisis and the fourth is from Brexit. How do we navigate the gathering storm?

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Golf Day 2022

  • Fri 16 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Sitwell Golf Course

Sheffield Insurance Golf Day 2022. Link in to find full details and the booking form.

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CPD Webinar - Inflation and the Insurance Considerations

  • Thu 01 Sep 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Diane Jenkins BA (Hons), ACII, Chartered Insurance Broker, Nick Thomas & Associates

This session will consider what affect increasing inflation has on business insurance, what clauses and cover issues brokers and insurers need to consider for various classes of cover.

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