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An interesting article in Citywire on financial abuse, making the point that none of us should be professional bystanders when faced with suspicions of theft and fraud within families. Chartered Insurance Institute Personal Finance Society

during this week, just over 800 years ago - the Treaty of Kingston. You can't be too precise with dates prior to the change in Calendars during the 18th century. #weekendread #OTD #DTW #KingstonUponThames #History https://lnkd.in/e275EdUi

Tonight... 23 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. Not one. The day the world changed forever 💔

Today we have announced our 2024 Half Year results, which represent a combination of disciplined underwriting, smart organic growth and real strength in the Lloyd’s balance sheet. Lloyd’s CEO, John Neal commented: "This is good news for both investors in the Lloyd’s insurance marketplace and our customers as we continue to support them in an increasingly risky world.” The key figures reported in Lloyd’s 2024 Half Year results are:  ✔ Gross written premium of £30.6bn (HY 2023: £29.3bn)  ✔ Underwriting profit of £3.1bn (HY 2023: £2.5bn)  ✔ Combined ratio of 83.7% (HY 2023: 85.2%)  ✔ Underlying combined ratio of 80.6% (HY 2023: 81.6%)  ✔ Investment return of £2.1bn (HY 2023: £1.8bn)  ✔ Result before tax of £4.9bn (HY 2023: £3.9bn)  ✔ Total capital, reserves and subordinated loan notes of £43.5bn (FY 2023: £45.3bn)  ✔ Central solvency ratio of 520% (FY 2023: 503%)  ✔ Market-wide solvency ratio of 206% (FY 2023: 207%) Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/exTgKzTJ #FinancialResults #Performance #Leadership

Essential skills and networking for financial planners and general insurance professionals. Wednesday 16 October from 9.30am-3.30pm at the Mercure Hotel in Telford. Complimentary Lunch included. Please reserve your complimentary place by clicking on the link: https://lnkd.in/e32ZMEYK An overview of the day’s agenda: Ian Wilkinson - CEO of the Perspective Financial Group - company journey and growth in business Nick Thomas – Building confidence and the power of questions Branko Bjelobaba FCII – Threats facing the industry Peter Komolafe DipFA, CII MP - Conversations of Money – using social media to reach potential clients There is a networking area available throughout the conference for members to engage with each other. Break out sessions will also be held throughout the day to discuss matters relevant to each profession. Personal Finance Society Chartered Insurance Institute

The Great Fire of London, day two. The Great Fire moved towards Gracechurch Street... https://lnkd.in/dnXumz7G

If any of our Personal Finance Society members have received a 'Dear CEO' email from the Financial Conduct Authority about this conference, it seems there are now only limited spaces available. So, any members who are interested in attending to hear what the FCA has to say to small firms and their advisers, may wish to book at place at the Consumer Duty Alliance conference, which is free to attend. #FinancialPlanning

Our inaugural national conference includes, financial planning guru, Brett Davidson, as a keynote speaker, sharing good practice. There will also be financial planning practitioners providing insight on key topics, including the use of technology in their businesses and their approach to intergenerational wealth management.. Attracting new talent, supporting business growth, succession planning, as well as an opportunity to interact with an expert panel and network with like-minded professionals. threesixty services, SimplyBiz, LIBF, Howden Insurance Brokers Limited, Money Alive, Model Office Ltd, My Care Consultant, and many more support services will be on hand to answer your questions and offer support. This is FREE to attend, book your place here: https://lnkd.in/ed3HkCq2 #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAdvice

This may be of interest to our members who operate or work within small firms. #ConsumerDuty #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAdvice #Insurance Personal Finance Society Chartered Insurance Institute

This looks like an event that will be of interest to all of our members - both financial planning firms and their team members, who are Personal Finance Society members and, general insurance professionals as members of the Chartered Insurance Institute. It’s interesting that the Consumer Duty Alliance has the Financial Conduct Authority as one of the main keynote speakers at the event. #ConsumerDuty