Previous events
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CPD event Tuesday 17 March 2020 - has been cancelled
Kevan will outline any Budget changes that will impact retirement advice – Good, bad or ugly and will describe new business opportunities, that arise from issues raised by the January 2020 “FCA Dear CEO letter”. Kevan will demonstrate how optimising income from all the clients assets and income can deliver the retirement they want and increase the legacy they leave and will demonstrate strategies to keep clients invested longer and de-risk retirement, for those with fund values of between £50,000 to £150,000.
View event detailsCPD event Tuesday 25 February 2020 - Personal Injury Claims - Where Next?
Over the last 25 years, few areas of the insurance market have seen such frequent and significant changes than that of personal injury claims. Various reforms have been introduced in attempts to tackle sensitive issues such as access to justice, fraud, legal fees and their effect on premium levels. Unsurprisingly these have generated strong feelings on all sides of the argument. In April 2020, the Civil Liability Act will introduce what are likely to be the most sweeping changes of all. This lecture looks at the background to the current market for injury claims and predicts the likely outcomes for insurers, intermediaries, claimants and the insuring public. This presentation will be of value to those involved in Motor claims, underwriting, broking or anyone wishing to widen their knowledge of a highly topical and sometimes contentious aspect of general insurance.
View event detailsCPD event Tuesday 21 January 2020 - ESG Investing
Asset management has been transformed recently by: the cultural changes that followed the financial crisis, the rise of technology, the growth in regulation and the expansion of Emerging Markets. The most profound however, and the most exciting is the debate about the purpose of Investing. Across the financial sector, there is growing recognition that whilst of course delivering financial returns is our objective, we also need to analyse how our actions - or inactions - have an impact on the world’s needs. Responsible investment is an umbrella term that incorporates a range of practices and approaches in considering the key environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, opportunities and impacts of the investing. This takes many forms and has evolved from being primarily an exclusionary approach to one of integrating analysis of relevant ESG issues into investment processes; engaging in dialogue with companies on significant matters related to ESG issue; reducing risk; improving performance; encourage best practice and underpinning long-term investor value.
View event detailsCPD event Tuesday 19 November 2019 - Explosion investigations
This presentation by Charlie Gardner will provide you with an understanding of types and characteristics of explosions, some basic combustion explosion theory, investigation techniques and will include case studies.
View event detailsCPD event Tuesday 15 October 2019 - Risk Solutions
The presentation will help you to identify opportunities in having financial protection as an integral part of your business model. Understand the changing landscape and need for protection later in life. Broaden your understanding of wealth preservation and how this can fit in with your recommendation. Understand the financial impact of a critical illness such as cancer.
View event detailsCocktail Masterclass
Do you enjoy a cocktail? Would you like to know more about making cocktails? We are delighted that we have been able to arrange a "Cocktail Masterclass" evening where you can learn about the origins of cocktails, be competitive by creating your own cocktail and network with your friends and colleagues. Tickets are priced at only £24.00 per head and your evening will commence with a cocktail and nibbles on arrival. Your first drink will be prepared by one of The Chapter House Bar's dedicated bar team who will explain its origins and answer your burning drinks questions. The bar team will prepare another cocktail and then you can get competitive by creating your own cocktail.
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'Fire and Fury' - when disaster strikes have you really got it all covered? North East Institutes Seminar 2019
The 2019 North East Local Institutes Seminar looks at a real-life scenario, with contributions from experts on Liability, Business Interruption, Key Man Protection, HSE Investigation, Material Damage and more. BOOK NOW
View event detailsCPD event Tuesday 17 September 2019 - Harnessing Drone Technology in the Insurance Industry
Drones regularly feature in the media - usually attracting negative publicity. This session aims to dismiss some of the myths surrounding drones and examine how they can be used to quickly, safely and accurately capture data for use by the Insurance Industry. Matthew will also be talking about some examples, completed in conjunction with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group.
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July CPD Event -" Advantage of Advice" A presentation by Angie Staunton APFS Business Development Manager, Vanguard Asset Management - Tuesday 23 July 2019
The Advice Value Proposition is changing and so are client expectations! Driven by regulatory and technological pressure, fees are under the spotlight. Vanguard have long been a supporter of the advice market and their extensive research, carried out over several decades, helps us support the evolution of the modern advice practice. Angie Staunton will share Vanguard’s latest research and help us focus on the things that matter to clients while encouraging us to think about how to better articulate the “Advantage of Advice”.
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CPD & Supper Evening: Leaving the EU - the outcome?
Leaving the EU: the outcome. The final part of the economic trilogy presentations by Professor Trevor Williams. In 2017 Trevor reflected on the referendum result, 2018 was an overview of the negotiations and in 2019, what is the outcome?
View event detailsMay CPD Event - A better understanding of flood risk - Tuesday 21 May 2019
Flood Consult International has been setup to offer clients from commercial, industrial, insurance and utility sectors a better understanding of their flood risk and how to defend against it. The core staff at FCI have over 25 years’ experience of working in the flood defence industry during which time we have offered consultancy and designed solutions for a variety of assets from a minor extension on a warehouse to a nuclear power station.
View event detailsAn insight into professional negligence. A presentation by Jonathan Watmough, Keystone Law
Like it or not, negligence claims have become part and parcel of professional life. Jonathan specialises exclusively in resolving professional negligence claims and has done so for over 15 years. Having previously defended such claims (at DAC Beachcroft, Mills & Reeve and Womble Bond Dickinson) for professional indemnity insurers, Jonathan now acts for claimants and uninsured defendants, both in relation to claims and any policy disputes arising from them.
View event detailsFebruary 2019 CPD Event -Tuesday 26 February 2019 - A presentation by Peter Smith Professor of Economics & Finance, University of York
The UK pensions industry is, like those of a number of countries, transforming from one dominated by Defined Benefits (DB) to Defined Contributions (DC) schemes. The transfer of investment and longevity risk to individuals is a challenge for all. The impact of these developments has been amplified by the ‘pensions freedoms’. Amongst the investment risks, sequence risk is an under-discussed issue. Addressing this source of risk opens the door to a durable and sustainable approach to the design of DC schemes in both accumulation and decumulation..
View event detailsFebruary 2019 CPD Event -Tuesday 19 February 2019 - A presentation by Mick Husband - Round the World Yacht Race crew member
From Underwriter to round the world yachtsman, Mick is an inspiration to all. Could you take on a challenge?
View event detailsJanuary 2019 CPD Event - Tuesday 22 January 2019 A presentation by Fiona Andrews, Dementia forward
Dementia is a condition which has touched many of us, both personally and professionally. In this engaging and educational presentation, Fiona Andrews of local charity Dementia Forward will provide a greater understanding of the complexities of Dementia, allowing all attendees to be better informed about the difficulties and sensitivities that surround this subject.
View event detailsNovember 2018 CPD Event - Tuesday 20 November 2018 - A presentation by Sharon Richardson
Lasting Powers of Attorney. Problems & Pitfalls Digital LPAs - a step too far?
View event detailsOctober 2018 CPD Event - Tuesday 16 October 2018 - A presentation by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Justin Urquhart Stewart will highlight some of the major issues around investment and especially when put against today’s global economy and world indices.
View event detailsSeptember 2018 CPD Event - Tuesday 18 September 2018 - A presentation by Maina Wagiciengo MSc ACMA
This presentation will cover an overview of key components of a BI claim and using recent cash examples highlight some of the challenges that arise during quantification of claims.
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