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The FCA Are Coming!
Our first webinar of 2022 is the FCA are Coming! at 1pm on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 our Guest Speaker is Mamunal Wahid of Clarke Wilmott Solicitors This seminar will focus on the supervision process including how the FCA supervises its firms and what happens should a firm or individual be referred to the Enforcement Division. Learning Objectives By attending this event, delegates will be able to describe: How the FCA supervises its firms. The supervision process and the FCA’s powers. What happens in the Enforcement Division and what powers does the FCA have? Liaising with the FCA’s Enforcement Division pre and post investigation.” Mamunul is an Associate in the Financial Services Litigation Team based in the Bristol office. He is instructed by financial advisers and private clients, as both claimant and defendant, on a range of complex disputes. He has first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of financial institutions having spent nine months at a leading wealth management practice as part of his training. He now uses this experience to deliver practical and commercial solutions for his clients. and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Insurers and the Personal Finance Society. He is also studying towards the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Mamunul is advising financial services institution on the FCA's new rules on general insurance pricing practices Mamunul is part of the team currently acting for numerous individuals, including over 1000 steel workers, who were advised to transfer from final salary pensions into private arrangements. It is relevant to General Insurance Brokers/Intermediaries, Their Insurers,Financial Advisors and any other market participants. Joining instructions will be sent out shortly before the Zoom webinar begins and all participants will receive a copy of the presentation after the talk.
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Gingerbread Centre Stoke's Hidden Gem
The content will look at the current homeless situation and the role that The Gingerbread Centre has in helping to alleviate the position in Stoke and the surrounding area. Chris will also cover some feedback from families who have been helped by Gingerbread and why corporate partnerships are so important to us and how we can work with local businesses to mutual benefit.
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Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
During this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn about the effects of stress, how to manage stress, the link between burnout and mental health and how to avoid burnout. The session is a mix of slides and interactive discussions designed to ensure effective learning in a short timeframe within an online environment.
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"FCA's NEW GI Pricing Practices, Product Governance and Product Value"
New rules came into force affecting Product Governance on 1 October 2021 and these rules apply to commercial and personal lines insurances. The rules are wide-ranging and also seek to address what has been described as the ‘loyalty penalty’ paid by existing general insurance product customers and aim to ensure that customers receive fair value in the insurance products they buy.
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Stoke CII Bitesize
Bookings are now open for our first webinar of 2021/2022 our first webinar is a bite size event with three speakers giving a high level overview on a current hot insurance topic • Nola Craig will give an overview about Apprenticeships and Qualifications on Level 2 FS Customer Adviser; L3 Insurance Practitioner and L4 Insurance Professional • Emily Small will talk about “How employers can be provide pension support for staff reaching retirement” Retiring can be a very emotional time. With nearly all employees having a workplace pension this can add to the confusion, with many of those retiring not understanding the new rules. Emily will give a snapshot of how employers can support staff without the risk of giving advice, with pointers to the right tools. • Mark Bailey will talk about “Cyber Insurance – Helping reduce the risks and maybe the costs!” M&M Information Technologies will give a brief insight into why Cyber Insurance is something everybody should have and the opportunity it presents for the Insurance Industry especially if standards like Cyber Essentials can be of benefit. Also an insight as to why Cyber Essentials is a great way to become less vulnerable to an extensive, and growing, range of malicious attacks and thereby minimize loss (in every sense!).
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Are Terrorism and Pandemic the only systemic risk we should be concerned about?
Stephen Coates, ACII and I am Chief Underwriting Officer for Pool RE. I sit on the Executive and am responsible for all aspects of underwriting, modelling, pricing, claims and actuarial activities. I have been with Pool Re for 8 years prior to which I was Head of UK Property & Casualty at Allianz, who I worked for for 11 years. Prior to that I had 9 years at Independent, latterly as UK Property Underwriting manager. I started my career at Eagle Star in 1983. I am a former President of the London BI Association and am also an expert witness in insurance matters. Learning objectives; 1. Understand some of the implications of COVID19 2. Why systemic risks are different and how they challenge traditional insurance principles 3. What other risks might be out there 4. How can we respond and what mechanisms are available
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Resilience and Coping with Difficult Situations
Overview: 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 workshop with a workbook and a chance to ask questions and share good practice. Learning Objectives: The aim of this course is that you will go away with knowledge and practical ways to improve your resilience in these challenging times. This includes: 1. Explore what causes you stress and the effects it has on you. 2. Share ideas and practices to protect you from the effects of stress, balance with feel good chemicals and to ‘recharge your batteries’. 3. Techniques to access positive thoughts and emotions to develop your energy and resourcefulness 4. Accessing exercise and hobbies virtually in our current world. 5. What you can do to help and support others
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Effective Communication in a Virtual world
• Understand the importance of rapport building in relationship building and influencing • Understand how to build and use rapport – pacing and leading • Understand that much of our belief and feeling about what someone says is interpreted through their body language. Techniques to adapt to the loss of the body language aspect in the virtual world
View event detailsFCA Business Interruption Insurance Test Case – Supreme Court Appeal -
Learning objectives - by the end of this webinar delegates will gain insights into: • The Test Case and why brought; • The appeal - what has been decided; • The threat to brokers in terms of the advice process; • ICOBS and how to ensure your sales process is robust.
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‘Credit Hire – The What? When? How? and Who?
This webinar looks at the development of credit hire, the legalities, and how the current market operates. It also includes some significant case studies and how the concept might develop in the future. Learning Objectives At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify and understand: • The background and development of the credit hire market • Important test cases which have steered its operation • The ABI General Terms of Agreement and how it works in practice • The approach to replacement vehicles by different players • Ideas for client communication
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Pension Planning For All
Refresh on the ongoing legislative requirements for workplace pensions Providing additional support to employees The impact of Covid 19 on pension funds How much should we be saving? Current key issues in pensions The future of pensions
View event detailsFCA BI Test Case Judgment
This comprehensive and interactive one-hour webinar will focus on the judgment following the FCA’s ground-breaking test case at the High Court. The hearing concluded on 30 July and the judgment was handed down on 15 September. Learning Objectives • The Test Case and why brought; • The judgment - what has been decided; • The threat to brokers in terms of the advice process; • ICOBS and how to ensure your sales process is robust.
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Diploma in Insurance Face to Face Training Programme
The Insurance Institute of Stoke on Trent, 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.
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Managing Work Related Road Safety - why we can't afford to get this wrong
Managing the risks associated with a businesses on-road driving activities is a legal requirement and, as a responsible employer, it’s the right thing to do for their staff. That said, most businesses struggle to manage driver risk in a way that would be expected by the Health & Safety Executive, not because they choose not to, more likely because they lack internal expertise and staff resources. Adrian’s presentation will focus on what ‘good’ looks like from a management of risk standpoint, the learning outcomes being why driver risk management is a legal requirement for business - what businesses typically have in place, or don't! - what the Health & Safety executive say should be in place
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Pool Competition
Snooker Competition Players Pool and Snooker Lounge 4 Queens Court Newcastle -Under-Lyme ST5 1RW £5 per player Contact our Sports & Social Secretary Simon Allman on 01782753040 or simona@rawlinsinsurance.co.uk
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The Future of Commercial Insurance Broking
Challenges of the current landscape are outlined along with potential solutions and likely outcomes as insurance moves into the digital world to keep up with other industries and ever-increasing customer expectations. The value of brokers in the chain is discussed along with potential methods for brokers to future-proof their career and improve client relationships even further than traditional methods commonly used today.
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Employment Law Review - Cases, Trends and Stats
Focus on GDPR, fines, increased use of Subject Access Requests, confidentiality
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Been seen, be heard: Make an Impact
First is Susan Heaton-Wright of Executive Voice Vocal and Communications Training. The title of her talk is 'Been seen, be heard: Make an Impact' • The power of active listening • Discovering how to engage your audience • How your posture makes an impact in business • Create charisma and presence • How to make the most use of your voice • What to say and how to maintain clarity • Top tips for managing nerves when speaking • How language influences your audience
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