Previous events

Quiz Night - 22nd November 2023

• Wed 22 Nov 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Wickham Park Golf Club

Calling all Quizzers! Think you can beat some of the best in the brains in the region, well here’s your chance to prove it!

Building and Being Confident in a Hybrid World

• Wed 22 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
• Webinar

Prior to the pandemic our confidence could be easily seen, when we walked into a room, shook someone’s hand, made eye contact and spoke in front of a room of colleagues. When in the room with someone it was easy to pick up the non-verbal cues, moving a conversation on or engaging in a deeper conversation. In a hybrid world, where teams or zoom now takes a bigger part of our daily lives how can we be seen to be confident, and how can we build confidence to stand out?

Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme

• Wed 22 Nov – Mon 05 Feb
• • Alan Chandler

The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Certificate in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Cert CII in 14 weeks through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.

Diploma in Insurance Online Training Programme

• Mon 20 Nov – Mon 17 Feb
• • Alan Chandler

The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Diploma in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Dip CII in 15 months through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour & Networking Event

• Fri 10 Nov 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
• Bombay Sapphire Distillery

The Insurance Institute of Southampton invites you to a unique and unforgettable event – a complimentary visit to the renowned Bombay Sapphire Distillery including travel! An opportunity to network with others from across the local institute as well as the option of inviting a guest. Prepare for an exciting evening of exploration, creativity, and networking in the picturesque setting of Laverstoke Mill. This exclusive event is open to all members and guests of the Insurance Institute of Southampton, and it promises an exceptional experience.

Hawkins Webinar - Push-fit Fittings & Statistical Analysis

• Thu 09 Nov 9:30 am – 10:15 am
• Online
• • Dr Gerald Deshais, Hawkins

Gerald will discuss examples where Hawkins has investigated escapes of water caused by a fault in a push-fit fitting, and how laboratory inspection can be conducted to generate data that allows us to compare the characteristics of exhibit and exemplar fittings, in order to determine the cause of failure.

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 9 - Online Learning Event

• Mon 30 Oct 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 8

• Thu 19 Oct 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Investec Wealth & Investment, Bournemouth

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 7

• Wed 18 Oct 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Investec Wealth & Investment, Bournemouth

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference

• Wed 18 Oct 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
• Lingfield Park Resort

There is still time to reserve your place for year's annual CPD conference, which is taking place on Wednesday 18 October at Lingfield Park Resort. Jointly hosted by the Insurance Institute of Sussex and North Downs Insurance Institute, it will be of interest to all general insurance professionals and will deliver 5 hours of quality CPD to attendees. The range of topical subjects has now been finalised and will cover: - the Building Safety Act 2022 - developments in cyber insurance - electric vehicles and their insurance implications - fraudulent injury claims - malicious risks and the current challenges faced by insurance clients in our modern world - renewable energy insurance These will all be presented by experts in their field. Further details can be found on our website by clicking on the Book Now button.

Hawkins Webinar - Leaking Pipes & Cylinders – Common Themes between the Industry and the Airing Cupboard

• Thu 12 Oct 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Philippa Moore, Hawkins

Reflecting on common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home. The topics divide into: · Materials and Methods – specifications and established fabrication procedures · Installation Skill – how individuals demonstrate competency Service Conditions – corrosion and stresses over time causing failure

NextGen CPD & Wine Tasting Event - 6th October

• Fri 06 Oct 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Allianz

A NextGen CPD & Wine Tasting Event: What Wine Ageing Processes Can Teach Us About Career Progression in Insurance & Financial Services

PFS Hants and Dorset Autumn Conference

• Thu 05 Oct 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
• Hilton at The Utilia Bowl (formerly the Ageas Bowl)
• • Elliott Date, Fidelity
  • Andy Woollon, Zurich
  • Phil Griffin, Quilter
  • Karl Steadman, JUST
  • Dean Swindell, PortfolioMetrix

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Financial Services Certificate Course Day 6

• Thu 28 Sep 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Zurich Whiteley

STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Certificate Course. This 10 day FACE to FACE course over 9 months will prepare the candidate for the STEP Financial Services Certificate Exam on 7th November 2023.

RO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 28th September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Thu 28 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

The RO6 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. This intensive workshop will work through the case studies that will be examined in the RO6 exam on Thursday 5th October 2023. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates.

Hawkins Webinar - Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks/Pressure Vessels

• Thu 28 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Amir Hajdaei, Hawkins

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.

AF7 (Pension Transfers) Pre-exam Training Monday 18th September 2023 - online distance learning event

• Mon 18 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This course covers the main topics of the AF7 syllabus in preparation for the AF7 exam on Tuesday 26th September 2023. This session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates.

Southampton Celebration Dinner 2023

• Fri 15 Sep 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm

AF4 (Investment Planning) Pre-Exam Training, 2 Day Course - Thursday 14th September & Friday 15th September 2023- online distance learning event

• Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

This two day course course the main aspects of investment planning covered in the AF4 syllabus and exam in preparation for the AF4 exam on Tuesday 3rd October 2023. All sessions are recorded and sent out to all the delegates.

Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims

• Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
• Online
• • Dr Lin Sun, Hawkins

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.