Previous events

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Joint Learning and Development (CPD) Conference

  • Wed 18 Oct 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
  • Lingfield Park Resort

There is still time to reserve your place for year's annual CPD conference, which is taking place on Wednesday 18 October at Lingfield Park Resort. Jointly hosted by the Insurance Institute of Sussex and North Downs Insurance Institute, it will be of interest to all general insurance professionals and will deliver 5 hours of quality CPD to attendees. The range of topical subjects has now been finalised and will cover: - the Building Safety Act 2022 - developments in cyber insurance - electric vehicles and their insurance implications - fraudulent injury claims - malicious risks and the current challenges faced by insurance clients in our modern world - renewable energy insurance These will all be presented by experts in their field. Further details can be found on our website by clicking on the Book Now button.

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Hawkins Webinar - Leaking Pipes & Cylinders – Common Themes between the Industry and the Airing Cupboard

  • Thu 12 Oct 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Philippa Moore, Hawkins

Reflecting on common themes that lead to leaks and failures in high-integrity industries, or the pipework in your home. The topics divide into: · Materials and Methods – specifications and established fabrication procedures · Installation Skill – how individuals demonstrate competency Service Conditions – corrosion and stresses over time causing failure

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Wine Insurance Seminar with tasting tour of Kinsbrook Vineyard

  • Thu 05 Oct 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Kinsbrook Vineyard
    • Grace Best-Devereux, Sedgwick International UK

A tour of the vineyard and an opportunity to sample three different wines will be followed by a seminar that will look at the niche area of insuring wine collections, including: i. an overview of the market for wine investing ii. signifiers of value and what to look for when deciding values iii. claims scenarios that get the audience viewing wine through a loss adjuster’s eyes iv. best practice guidelines for insureds when insuring their collections

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Hawkins Webinar - Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes & Tanks/Pressure Vessels

  • Thu 28 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Amir Hajdaei, Hawkins

Amir explains what a fibre reinforced composite is, where they are used, and some of the methods for manufacturing pipes and tanks made from composites. He will also discuss the reasons why they are becoming ever more popular and some of the failures that can occur in pipes and tanks/pressure vessels.

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AF4 Investment Planning Revision September 2023

  • Tue 26 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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R06 Financial Planning Practice September 2023

  • Mon 25 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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Journey into Gut Health

  • Tue 19 Sep 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • Alana Macfarlane Kempner, and Co-Presenter of primetime Channel 4 series "Know Your Sh!t"
    • Kristy Coleman, The Gut Stuff

Gut health is the cause/link to many underlying physical and mental health issues. This session will focus on how the gut works and affects wellbeing and how to make one’s gut microbiome healthier through easy dietary changes.

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Hawkins Webinar - The Effects of Hydrogen on Materials Properties: Hawkins’ Experience in the Context of Insurance Claims

  • Thu 14 Sep 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Lin Sun, Hawkins

Introducing the basic characteristics of hydrogen, the current trend for its applications, and its effects on materials. Lin includes recent examples of materials failures in the context of insurance claims.

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AF7 Pension Transfers September 2023

  • Wed 13 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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AF5 Financial Planning Process September 2023

  • Tue 12 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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AF1 Personal Tax and Trust Planning Revision September 2023

  • Tue 05 Sep 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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PFS Sussex Autumn Conference

  • Tue 05 Sep 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
  • AMEX Stadium
    • Karl Steadman, JUST
    • John Corbyn, Quilter
    • Benjamin Peele, Dean Swindell, PortfolioMetrix
    • Andy Woollon, Zurich
    • James Bird, Fidelity
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AF4 Investment Planning Remote Study Course Q3 2023

  • Mon 04 Sep. 9:30 am
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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Hawkins Webinar - Sprinkler Systems, & the Potential Problems

  • Thu 31 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Christabel Evans, Hawkins

Christabel provides a review of sprinkler pipework including: Commissioning process Material compatibility and what can go wrong

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Shoreham Port Tour and Cargo Insurance Seminar

  • Thu 17 Aug 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Shoreham Port
    • Ben Woodman, Aviva UK

This event starts with a guided educational tour of Shoreham Port to learn about its day to day operations and how cargo is handled. The tour will be followed by a presentation outlining the basics of Cargo Insurance.

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Hawkins Webinar - Inclusion Conclusion

  • Thu 17 Aug 9:30 am – 10:10 am
  • Online
    • Dr Eleanor Jay, Hawkins

Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength, it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture, looking at some real life examples.

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J02 Trusts July 2023

  • Tue 11 Jul – Wed 12 Jul
  • ZOOM WEBINAR
    • John Trayner
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Croquet Evening

  • Wed 05 Jul 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
  • Sussex County Croquet Club

There is still time to join us for a light-hearted evening of croquet at the prestigious Sussex County Croquet Club. During the evening, pairs of players will once again compete for the Centenary Trophy as they try to master this seemingly competitive sport. Costing just £15 per person, this event is open to all members and their guests, so why not gather together one or more teams and reserve your places by clicking on the "Book Now" button. No prior experience is needed as full training and all equipment will be available on the night.

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Environmental Insurance - what it does and why its relevance is changing

  • Tue 04 Jul 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Online
    • Simon White, MX Underwriting

Environmental insurance has been around since the early 1990s, yet is still seen as a niche product. Despite the huge limitations in the Public Liability forms, it is still widely believed that its Sudden & Accidental cover is often enough. This webinar will help attendees to identify clients where a more comprehensive environmental solution may be needed, together with the key issues and how they could be managed through environmental insurance cover.

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Details of all of our planned events are shown above. Please click on the links for further information and online booking.

If you would like information about events being run by other local institutes, please click here to view the CII Events page or visit our neighbouring local institute websites for North Downs and Royal Tunbridge Wells.