Previous YMC events

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M&A Market Trends Overview

  • Tue 16 May 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • John Nisbet, IMAS Corporate Finance

In this webinar, hosted by the Insurance Institute of London Young Members’ Committee, John Nisbet of IMAS Corporate Finance will share the key findings from their UK Insurance Distribution M&A Annual Review.

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Inside Lloyd's Lab: An insight into Insurance Innovation

  • Thu 11 May 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Lloyd's Lab
    • Kieran Linger, Lloyd's Lab
    • Gilbert Harrap, InsurX
    • Alek Pillay, Kita

Join the IIL YMC at the Lloyd’s Lab for an introduction to how next-generation innovation in the insurance market is being incubated and nurtured.

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Laughter Yoga: The science of laughing yourself to wellness in the workplace

  • Mon 24 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

Join this interactive online workshop hosted by the IIL Young Members’ Committee and Jeff Heasman for an hour of fun and laughter, where you can learn how laughter exercises can boost physical and mental wellbeing as well as your immune system, to produce better results in the workplace.

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Accelerated learning & memory techniques

  • Wed 19 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Revision
  • The Old Library, Lloyd's
    • Robert Murray ACII, BDO LLP

Join us in the Old Library at Lloyd’s to hear Rob Murray outline, with practical examples, a range of different memory techniques to assist students when preparing for exams or wider business or personal situations.

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Claims, games & blame: Tackling insurance claims fraud

  • Tue 04 Apr 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Scott Clayton, Zurich UK

Hosted by the IIL YMC in association with Zurich Insurance UK, Scott Clayton explores the problem of insurance fraud.

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Ransomware payments: The great debate

  • Tue 28 Mar 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • DAC Beachcroft LLP
    • Julian Miller, DAC Beachcroft LLP
    • Andrew Hill, Willis Towers Watson
    • Helga Munger, Munich Re

Hosted by the IIL YMC in association with DAC Beachcroft LLP, join us for a panel discussion explaining the cover for ransomware attacks commonly included in standalone cyber policies from a legal, claims and broking perspective.

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Looking ahead: 2023 trends panel event

  • Thu 09 Mar 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • The Aon Centre
    • Michael Gregory, RSA
    • Angela James, Aon
    • Louisa Luitz, Munich Re
    • Winsee Cheung, Marsh

What trends can we expect to see in 2023, and what impact will they have? Join this in-person panel discussion, hosted by the IIL YMC in association with Aon to find out.

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YMC Charity Quiz Night 2023

  • Thu 02 Mar 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Steam Bar & Restaurant

20 teams battled it out for the 2023 winners title and raise funds for IIL charity partner Barking Foodbank.

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Cost of living crisis: Mortgage tips for first-time buyers and homeowners

  • Tue 31 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Celina Ramsay, Charles Cameron & Associates

In this webinar organised by the IIL Young Members’ Committee, Celina Ramsey provides an insight into the current conditions within the mortgage market and explains the most important factors affecting first-time buyers and existing homeowners who are due to remortgage.

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YMC Winter Ball 2022

  • Fri 18 Nov 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • City Central at the HAC

After a two-year break, the London Market's most anticipated young professionals' event returned in 2023!

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Digital Assets: What is a Non-Fungible Token?

  • Thu 03 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Dan Ross, Superscript

In this IIL YMC webinar, Dan Ross from Superscript's Digital Asset team will introduce Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), how they're being used and what the technology means for insurers.

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Yoga Nidra

  • Fri 28 Oct 7:15 am – 8:00 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Join us for the latest instalment in our wellbeing programme - an early morning Yoga Nidra class in association with Well With Samantha.

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YMC Charity Quiz Night 2022

  • Thu 15 Sep 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Steam Bar & Restaurant

This event has been postponed

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So you want to be a CEO?

  • Thu 11 Aug 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • The Old Library, Lloyd's
    • Lee Anderson, Specialist Risk Group
    • Warren Downey, Specialist Risk Group

Join the YMC at its first in-person 'So you want to be a CEO?' event since January 2020!

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YMC summer networking evening

  • Wed 03 Aug 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Howden Group

Join the YMC at its summer networking event in association with Empower Development and Howden Group. The evening will be a great opportunity to network with your peers in the market, meet committee members and learn more about the work of the YMC.

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Summer Pilates

  • Fri 29 Jul 7:15 am – 8:00 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Join us for a summer Pilates class that will get you in the holiday mood!

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Getting to grips with the financials of a (re)insurance company

  • Wed 27 Jul 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Andrew D'Arcy, Gen Re
    • Mike O'Dea, Gen Re

In this presentation, the fourth in the YMC Skills Series, Mike O'Dea and Andrew D'Arcy from Gen Re focus on the financials of a (re)insurance company with a particular focus on external factors and their influence.

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Yoga & Philosophy: enlighten and uplift

  • Fri 24 Jun 7:15 am – 8:00 am
  • Wellbeing Programme
  • Online event

Join us for an early morning empowering yoga practice in association with Well With Samantha.

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Introduction to leadership skills

  • Tue 14 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Karen Fox, RSA
    • Sarah Byrom ACII, RSA

In this presentation, the third in the YMC Skills Series, Karen Fox and Sarah Byrom ACII from RSA explore the role of leaders and consider the skills and behaviours required in leadership positions.

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Warm leads, hot results: converting leads into successful sales

  • Thu 09 Jun 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
  • YMC event
  • Online event
    • Nick Thomas, Nick Thomas & Associates

In this presentation, the second in the YMC Skills Series, Nick Thomas looks at the vital importance of developing a flow of 'warm' leads, particularly in the modern working environment, and discusses how to nurture and build warm relationships toward successful sales outcomes.

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