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Quiz Evening
It's time to dust off your brain cells as our Annual Quiz and Networking event returns on Thursday 21 March 2024. This year, the fun will start promptly at 6.00pm (with gathering from 5.30pm onwards) and will take place at the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Horsham. It will be hosted by our own quizmaster extraordinaire, Ian Sadler, with questions covering a wide range of general knowledge and the obscure! To encourage a return to face to face networking opportunities, this event is free of charge and includes one drink (from selected beers and soft drinks) and food. A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening and a raffle will be held in aid of The Insurance Charities. This event is free to all members and their guests and teams of up to 4 people are all welcome. Don't worry if you cannot get a team together, reserve your place anyway and we will add you to a team on the night.
View event detailsFCA GI Consumer Duty and Multi-Occupancy update
Consumer Duty has been live for over six months now, and the FCA has urged firms to get on with it! Sheldon Mills, Executive Director of Consumers and Competition, warned that firms who ignore it or who pose the most harm can expect swift action. With 52 million financial services consumers in the UK relying on our sector to deliver good outcomes, they should be even better protected from harm, particularly in these challenging economic times. The Duty means that consumers should receive communications they can understand, products and services that meet their needs/provide evidenced fair value, and get the customer support they need, when they need it. During this webinar, Branko will also cover - the new rules on multi-occupancy insurances that came into effect from 1 January 2024 following intervention by the government and - the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which will see the ban of commission sharing, plus what insurers have been doing to implement these rules.
View event detailsUnderstanding how a director can be personally sued in tort under the Companies Act and why D&O insurance is so essential for all directors
The Companies Act 2006 puts very clear and onerous duties on directors. The presentation explores this Act, and how a D&O (Directors’ & Officers’) policy can respond to this liability. For broking staff advising on D&O, gaining a full understanding of directors’ personal duties under the Companies Act will enable them to more clearly identify why no director can afford to be without D&O cover. For company directors, this webinar will serve as a useful guide to the importance of D&O insurance to your business.
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An Introduction to Allyship
This webinar is intended to increase your awareness, build knowledge, and give you practical skills to support a more inclusive workplace and your becoming an ally in and out of the office. The session will explore the link between inclusion, equity, and allyship and describe the importance of allyship in the workplace. We will explore practical ways allies behave in the workplace, show you how to identify opportunities to be an ally as well as discuss some misconceptions about allyship. The session concludes with some final takeaways and a call to action to support the development of an inclusive culture in the insurance and financial services sectors.
View event detailsManaging your career
Research tells us that career progression is not just about technical expertise, your presence and exposure also play crucial roles. This course provides the opportunity for individuals to reflect on their own career to encourage a proactive approach to career development and set a meaningful career plan.
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An Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency and the impact on Insurance
Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general keep appearing in the news. Whether it’s about ransomware, the dark web, money laundering or fraud, it tends to have only bad stories written about it. There’s also a lot of hype too as Bitcoin keeps going up in price, “DeFi” is the next big thing and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the latest craze. The digital artist known as Beeple recently raised $69 Million from the auction of an NFT. The technology is full of buzzwords which makes it difficult to appreciate that it does offer some radical alternatives to how businesses operate and could have a transformative effect – particularly in insurance. The session is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of blockchain core concepts, use cases and relevance to insurance. It is designed to be business, rather than technical, focused and no prior knowledge of blockchain is required.
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5 Skills of a Future-Proofed Adviser in Insurance and Financial Services
The way we work as professional advisers is changing at a rapid pace. With the growth of Generative AI, automated processes and decision-making, we need to understand how we must adapt to ensure we remain a valuable asset to our clients as a trusted adviser. This session will examine current market trends, advances in technology and changes in the way people now work in professional services. Using his vast experience as an international trainer, and drawing on his research into artificial intelligence and its role in insurance and financial services, Jeff Heasman will provide us with what he considers to be the top five skills of a future-proofed adviser.
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Annual Dinner
Plans are already underway for our next Annual Dinner, which will be taking place on Friday 26 January 2024 at an exciting new venue - Shelter Hall in Brighton. So make sure you don't miss out and save the date now for you and your guests! Further information will be shared over the coming weeks, but if you would like to reserve your place, find out more, or discuss possible sponsorship packages, please click on the "Book Now" button or email Lizzy at annual-dinner@sussexcii.org.uk.
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Hawkins Webinar - Finding Evidence of Fraud & Deliberate Fire Setting
Russ will cover the identification of physical evidence that identifies fires as being started deliberately, alongside evidence that identifies where fires and other peril claims are potentially fraudulent.
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Mock Trial
This event will show how the process works and what to expect if a claim ends up in court proceedings. It will simulate a real-life personal injury claim that went to court recently. It involves an accident in which a person was leading a horse up a country lane and claimed that the driver of a tractor was negligent in failing to stop/turn off his engine, causing the horse to be spooked and bolt and cause her serious injuries. It is a trial on liability for the accident. As in most real-life disputes, the law will be important, but the core of the disagreement will be about the facts. Some witnesses will be more credible than others. Both parties will have their strong points and their weak points. Ultimately, it will be up to the Judge to decide.
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Hawkins - Corrosion in the Power Industry
Giuseppe will focus on two widespread corrosion mechanisms that routinely lead to large business interruption claims in the power industry: Corrosion Under Insulation, and Microbiologically Induced Corrosion. He will discuss causes of these degradation mechanisms, as well as how to recognise and prevent them.
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