Previous events
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Managing 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.
View event detailsHawkins Webinar - Investigating Fires Involving Biomass Boilers
Hawkins has investigated many fires associated with biomass boilers, but over the past few years there has been a noticeable increase in instructions of fires relating to their use. In this webinar, Camilla discusses what biomass boilers are, how they work, and how they can cause fires.
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Cert CII Fast Track Remote Learning Programme
The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Certificate in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Cert CII in 14 weeks through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.
View event detailsEmerging litigation trends webinar
In this casualty webinar, Amanda McClimond and Sean McGahan explore emerging litigation risks, drawing on national and international trends to include business interruption, under insurance, social inflation, and cyber issues; and how to best respond to such risks.
View event detailsDiploma in Insurance Online Training Programme
The Insurance Institutes of the South, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Insurers, is delighted to offer a fast track initiative to help members gain their Diploma in Insurance. This programme offers members the opportunity to benefit from a FREE study course specifically designed to help students attain their Dip CII in 15 months through structured learning. If you would like to advance your CII qualifications, now is the time to do so.
View event detailsHawkins Webinar - Push-fit Fittings & Statistical Analysis
Gerald will discuss examples where Hawkins has investigated escapes of water caused by a fault in a push-fit fitting, and how laboratory inspection can be conducted to generate data that allows us to compare the characteristics of exhibit and exemplar fittings, in order to determine the cause of failure.
View event detailsHow EL/PL and Products liability can arise in tort, statute and contract
This webinar will provide an overview of the essential insurance covers of employers’ liability, public liability and products liability, what these policies cover and how a client could become legally liable. Alan will in his usual plain English style look to enable attendees to gain a full understanding of liability insurance and why current limits of indemnity may no longer be enough.
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