CPD programme
Forthcoming CPD programme
RAAC to the future
In this IIL claims webinar, John Farrell discusses the extent of the use of RAAC in UK construction; focusing expressly on public sector buildings, the estimated costs of replacing the material in buildings and the associated insurance and legal fallout in relation to claims that might arise.
Wed 29 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
John Farrell, Kennedys Law
Perils of retrofitting existing assets
In this IIL real estate webinar, Mark Almond talks about the emerging risks including photovoltaic (PV) & electric vehicles (EV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and how adding additional materials to a building to achieve a more sustainable use increases the overall risk profile of a building going through refurbishment.
Thu 30 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mark Almond GCGI MCMI Cert CII MIFPO EngTech FIFireE, Zurich Resilience Solutions
YMC Lunchtime Panel Event: Digitising the insurance market - all you need to know
Join this YMC event to understand how insurance is modernising and changing from different industry perspectives.
Wed 05 Feb 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Caspar Smart, InsurX
Tax year-end planning
In this IIL financial planning webinar, Mark Devlin looks at pension funding for those pre, approaching and in retirement. For those with one eye on the frozen Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowances, Mark looks at the main IHT exemptions.
Wed 05 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mark Devlin FPFS, M&G Wealth
PFAS – what is on the horizon?
In this IIL casualty webinar, Tim McCaw and Laura Madders explain PFAS chemicals and why they are a concern. The speakers also examine recent litigation and discuss what is on the horizon.
Thu 06 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tim McCaw, Kennedys
Educating for impact: building financial confidence
In this IIL financial planning webinar, Carla Brown gives valuable insights into the power of financial education, what practical strategies the PFS are currently working on to increase financial education, and encouraging young people into our profession, along with actionable steps to enhance professional development and client trust in an evolving world.
Tue 11 Feb 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Carla Brown, FPFS, PFS
Previous CPD programme
Women in finance - How can we improve gender diversity in the workplace?
In this IIL financial planning webinar, Emma Hall dives into actionable strategies to attract, support, and retain more women in financial planning (and other traditionally male-dominated fields), while also exploring ways to better serve female clients.
Wed 22 Jan 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Emma Hall BSc(Hons) FPFS, 75point3 Limited
2025 Reinsurance renewals
Who better to kick off the 2025 reinsurance lecture season than Tom Wakefield, Global CEO of Gallagher Re? Drawing on insights from Gallagher Re’s 1st View report, Tom will guide us through the reinsurance renewals season, culminating on 1 January 2025, sharing insights, anecdotes, and expectations for the year to come.
Wed 15 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tom Wakefield, Gallagher Re
Communication skills: How to make your communication stick
In this IIL interactive and practical webinar, Melissa Kidd discusses communication skills and techniques to help you deliver effective messages.
Tue 14 Jan 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Melissa Kidd, Motem Ltd
Abandoned and inactive wells
In this IIL energy webinar, Jake Hannath discusses how oil and gas wells should be properly shut-in, suspended and plugged and abandoned, following which he will run through some case studies and statistics where well control insurance claims have been made against abandoned and inactive wells.
Tue 10 Dec 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jake Hannath CERT CII, MatthewsDaniel
IATA net zero roadmaps
In this IIL aviation webinar, attendees can learn about IATA’s strategy to get airlines to net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, including technologies, fuels, and operations, as well as cost considerations for the transition.
Thu 05 Dec 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dr Alejandro Block Novelo, IATA
Closing the advice gap and impact creation beyond Chartered
In this IIL financial planning webinar, Lewis Prosser gives a perspective on the relationship between the advice gap and the skills gap.
Wed 04 Dec 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lewis Prosser, MSc (Finance), FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner, St. James’s Place