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The Forensic Examination of Photovoltaic Systems - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 06 Mar 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Dr Nick Carey, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

Join Forensic Fire Investigator Dr Nick Carey, as he explains the basics of photovoltaic installations, the electrical safety risks of fires scenes involving them, and typical faults/damage which can lead to fires or other failures.

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RO2 (Investment Principles and Risk) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 5th March 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 05 Mar 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

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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RO1 (Financial services, regulation and ethics) Pre Exam Training, Wednesday 26th Feb 2025 - online distance learning event

  • Wed 26 Feb 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Online

Through its interactive and engaging instructor-led sessions, the RO1 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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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Forensic Insight - Hawkins Forensic Investigation

  • Thu 20 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Richard Heath, Hawkins Forensic Investigations

Electrical Engineer Richard Heath will explain the science behind these incidents, the techniques used to mitigate the risks, and how modern forensic investigation techniques can shed light on the causes of battery failures. He will also include a review of the problems that everyday consumers face regarding lithium-ion batteries and discuss the challenges an investigator might encounter when conducting such investigations.

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CPD Webinar: Contractors Insurance Masterclass - Introduction

  • Tue 18 Feb 1:05 pm – 2:05 pm
    • Alan Tickner FCII, FIRM, Nick Thomas Associates

This is the first of our 3 Masterclass sessions on Contractors Insurance. This session examines Contract Works policies and what they cover, what are the main cover issues (including defect exclusions) and the information brokers need to place the cover

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An Overview of Insurance Law

  • Wed 12 Feb 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

In this webinar we will undertake a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of insurance law.

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Hawkins Webinar - Major Loss Fires

  • Thu 06 Feb 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Dr Richard John Fletcher, Hawkins Forensic Investigation

In this presentation, Richard Fletcher will discuss a case study on the investigation into the cause of a major loss fire several years ago. The extensive building was severely damaged, and a significant portion had collapsed.

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CPD Webinar: The changing Ogden rate and how it will reduce liability premiums

  • Thu 30 Jan 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    • Alan Chandler, Alan Chandler Insurance Training and Consultancy

How liability rates will significantly fall from January 2025 due to the recent Ogden rate reduction? The Ogden rate is used by courts to increase or decrease large personal injury liability claims. It was one of the main reasons why the market went so hard in recent years when the rate started loading liability settlements, and it will be one of the man reasons why we will now go into a softer market due to the fact it will start discounting liability settlements from 10 January 2025. This presentation will be delivered by Alan Chandler, Chartered Insurer, and he will explain what the Ogden rate is and how it affects liability settlements

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CPD Webinar: READING, UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING LAWS

  • Wed 22 Jan 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

The study and practice of law is often considered difficult because of the sheer volume of information that needs to be read, understood and applied, whether in a case study for a professional exam or as part of providing advice to a client.

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The New Employment Rights Bill and its Potential Impact on the Insurance Industry

  • Wed 15 Jan 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Jeff Heasman, Insurance Upskill

The Employment Rights Bill will potentially have a major impact on the insurance industry. This webinar will highlight the key provisions that will likely impact the insurance industry in terms of coverage, especially across employers´ liability and other commercial lines of business.

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