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Mornings with Mentors – starter session
The Insurance Institute of Sussex is delighted to offer its members and guests the opportunity to join us at our first informal networking and mentoring session. This NextGen event will take place both in person and virtually, and will allow you the chance to hear how our President, Darren Pollard, started out in insurance and how this ultimately led to him founding and running his own business. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions, network and swap and share your own experiences with others during this morning session.
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IIS Annual General Meeting 2025
We need you! To get down to our AGM... Your local institute council invites you to attend its 2025 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. Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place both in person and remotely again this year. The event will be followed by our Examination Awards ceremony and networking buffet, which is open to all who are attending in person. Please let us know you will be joining us by booking your place today!
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RO6 (Financial Planning Practice) Pre Exam Training, Tuesday 15th April 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, 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 April 2025 sitting. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Understanding Data Protection
This session hosted by Zing365 will give you an overview of the key components of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the requirements for sound Data Security in an easily digestible and practical format. We will explore how the regulations and laws work in conjunction to ensure that customers, employees and the firms’ information and data is adequately protected from theft or misuse, with particular focus on practical actions to be taken in a "new" hybrid working environment.
View event detailsBrighton Art Tour – a guided walk
See Brighton through different eyes – it is full of art and artists. The sea, the South Downs and the Georgian architecture have been attracting famous artists here for centuries. Join tour guide and actor, Nick Richmond, for a walking tour of the city by the sea where we will look at the lives and work of some of the famous artists who have lived or painted here, from Beardsley to Banksy and compare their visions of the city with the modern reality. The tour will feature the work of Aubrey Beardsley, JMW Turner, Constable, Banksy, the street art of North Laine and much more.
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April 3rd - Establishing an alliance with the Insurance Industry and Business Fire Safety - Online Webinar
Join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service business support team for an overview on fire safety legislation and its role as the Enforcing Authority.
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Kent Annual Conference 2025
We’re delighted to hold our 12th annual conference once again on Tuesday 1st April. The event provides a superb opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day of education, debate and networking. It is always our aim for you to have plenty of take-aways and thought provoking insight from our brilliant speakers. The event is relevant to issues the sector faces and is an enabler to further your knowledge and understanding to assist you within the scope of your role and share within the workplace or even outside! From feedback ‘as the one to attend’ we cover off a wide range of topics from a variety of presenters with lunch and refreshments and certainly recommend you bring along your colleagues or contacts and gain CPD.
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Adjusting in a Recession
The CILA Property and Anti-Fraud Specialist Interest Groups will explore an array of topics on the subject of handling claims in a recession, including the real day to day impact on property claims, the unique challenges confronted by adjusters and actionable solutions. This one hour webinar brings together experts from both major insurers and loss adjusters. Focusing on property-related losses, this event is bound to be of interest to anyone involved with general insurance claims, whatever their role.
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RO5 (Financial Protection) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 26th March 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Hygge Associates event - Stress Awareness
How often do you experience stress? Do you know how to identify its signs and symptoms and manage it effectively? Are you aware of the impacts of long-term stress and the responsibilities employers have in managing workplace stress?
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Mar 19th - Lunchtime Webinar - Apologies Amended Joining Instructions
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RO4 (Pensions and Retirement Planning) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 19th March 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO4 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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March 12th - The Story of Fire Insurance - Online Webinar
The Insurance Museum is focused on becoming an educational forum for engaging audiences in the global story of insurance – past, present and future.
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RO3 (Personal Taxation) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 12th March 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO3 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
View event detailsCourtroom Dynamics – A Board Game
We would be delighted if you would join us online for Courtroom Dynamics - A Board Game. Sean McGahan draws on his experience of hundreds of trials to distil down the essential dynamics of a courtroom trial. He does it by reducing the complexity to a simple board game, drawing on examples from sports, warfare, and real and fictional trials. Claim handlers will gain powerful insights into trials, regardless of jurisdiction, and as a result be able to add these to their decision making on claims both pre and post proceedings.
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RO2 (Investment Principles and Risk) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 5th March 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO2 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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Skittles Evening
There is still time to join us for a fun evening of traditional skittles and pizza at the Bull Inn, Henfield. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow professionals and network over a friendly, competitive game of 9-pin skittles - and costs just £5 per person. Each member can now bring up to three guests, so why not get a group together and make it an extra special evening?!
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JO5 (Pension Income Options) Pre Exam Training, Monday 3rd March 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the JO5 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
View event detailsNextGen Kick-Off Mixer
NextGen Kick-Off Mixer Join us for the NextGen Kick-Off Mixer hosted by the Insurance Institute of Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, expand your network, and engage with the council members. Enjoy an evening of casual conversations, shared ideas, and fun! Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this event is the perfect way to meet others and grow your network. Why attend? 1. Expand your network: Meet and build relationships with industry peers, including the IIS council members. 2. Gain insightful perspectives: Discover tips, experiences, and best practices shared by others who have navigated their own journeys in insurance. 3. Enjoy an evening of great food & drinks: Mingle with like-minded individuals over complimentary refreshments and a drink in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Spots are limited, so don’t wait—secure your place today! For any queries, contact manojmajety57@gmail.com or 07586319514.
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AF7 (Pension Transfers) Pre Exam Training, Thursday 27th February 2025 - online distance learning event
Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the AF7 preparation day aims to increase your chances of passing the exam. The session is recorded and a copy is sent out to all delegates afterwards, together with practice questions.
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If you would like information about events being run by other local institutes, please click here to view the CII Events page or visit our neighbouring local institute websites for North Downs and Royal Tunbridge Wells.