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The Surrey Pension Fund Board meets on 15 November for an overview of quarter 2 performance, as well as for updates to change management, risk register, and actuarial update 2025 valuation planning.   For the full agenda and further details, please see below 👇   #ProvidingOurCustomersWithABetterTomorrow #LGPS

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Hear from Head of Distribution, Gareth Hilton, as he shares his views on the opportunities and the challenges facing brokers in today's market. Watch the full interview here >> https://travl.rs/3zAMqgY #SpecialistInsurance #SegmentExperts #insurancebroker #UKBrokers #IrelandBrokers

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Catch up on our latest webinar; Tackling Underinsurance: Ensuring your clients have sufficient Business Interruption cover 💻   Hosted by experts from our Claims and Underwriting teams and Steven Manning from LMI Group, providers of the Aviva Business Interruption Calculator tool.    You can watch now ▶https://lnkd.in/eApk9muE   #BusinessInterruption #HereForBrokers #Underinsurance

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Hear from Jonathan Forster, SME Distribution Director, and Katie Freemantle, Managing Director at FSB Insurance Service, as they discuss the nuances of micro SME firms' insurance needs. Read our latest article now >> https://travl.rs/3Tbjof3

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💼 From Mortgages to Insurance: Geoff Turner's Unique Journey! 🚀 Discover how Geoff Turner transitioned from mortgages to insurance and why Ecclesiastical Insurance UK's unique charitable model makes a difference. Learn how they tackle brokers' biggest challenges with specialised solutions! 🌍💡 Catch-up here: https://lnkd.in/eUXJmh9f #InsuranceIndustry #BrokerSolutions #EcclesiasticalInsurance

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📢 Boost Your Team's Financial Confidence with Our 'Understanding Pensions' Webinar! 🏦📈 This session breaks down the complexities of pensions in simple language, ensuring everyone knows how to plan for a secure retirement. Empower your employees to take charge of their financial future by booking our 'Understanding Pensions' webinar. #PensionAwarenessWeek #PensionPlanning #PAD24 #PAW24 #PYPSA #PayYourPensionSomeAttention

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Today is #PensionAwarenessDay, a day to bring to the forefront the importance of saving to provide for your future. At BRWM we’re passionate about pensions - looking after your pension, helping you grow and maintaining it. Its one of the many tools we use to help our clients provide and plan for their future. #Pensions #BRWM #WealthPlanning

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Dive deeper into our SIPP and RIA pension options…. We’ve pulled together essential resources to help you understand how both pensions work, highlighting the key features they offer to support you in making the switch. Start exploring: https://lnkd.in/e-3RyBRY

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NOTE TO PRESS: ZEDRA Group responds to today’s budget – the devil will be in the detail Mark Stopard, Head of Proposition Development, ZEDRA, comments: “Overall the Budget has been much quiet on the pensions front than we perhaps expected, and we feel a sense of relief that some of those pre-budget rumours and ideas being floated have not been taken forward. There seems to have been no big hits, just unfortunately none of the money that is needed to make sure more than a small minority receive an adequate pension has been put into the system." Some top line observations can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dc6TSeQh #budget #pensions #budget2024

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'Buy-out vs run-on' - the debate continues... Explore our key findings in LCP's brand new pensions risk transfer report, covering: - Endgame strategy - Market & pricing dynamics - Insurer capacity, exploring new entrants - Post transcation implementation Get in touch to discuss and/or join our upcoming webinar. Link to register in comments: Pension risk transfer report: Navigating demand and supply in the buy-in and buy-out market (lcp.com)

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With the technology sector in the UK going from strength to strength, we were delighted to have Insurance Business publish an in-depth analysis of the sector and its insurance needs. Filled with detailed statistics on the market’s size, guidance on how to recognise a tech company, tips on what to look out for when talking to customers and insights into what cover is important, this report is a must read for ambitious intermediaries. Thanks to Tom Montague, sales director at Howden, for his valuable insights. Access the full article here and talk to Markel if you are a broker interested growing your technology book: https://bit.ly/3YYXyhP #WeAreMarkel #TechnologyInsurance #UKTech #TechInsurance #PeopleFirst

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The government has launched a new online service that allows taxpayers to check for gaps in their National Insurance record, make voluntary payments, and receive confirmation once their payment has been processed. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ep4D_vyD #NationalInsurance #NIPayments #NI #UKGovernment #PaymentProcesses

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The Power of Quality Data in Your Scheme’s Future 🚀 As many pension schemes face buy-out or wind-up in the next 10 years, having high-quality data is essential for success. Accurate data ensures insurers can properly assess liabilities, reduces administrative errors, and speeds up processes. 📉 Poor data leads to inefficiencies, delays, and increased costs. 📊 Strong data drives smoother operations, enhances member experience, and builds insurer trust. Get ahead by auditing your data today and setting your scheme up for a seamless future. Read our latest article in our Excellence in Endgames Insights Hub for our five-stage approach. https://okt.to/bVhsGo #Pensions #DataQuality

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Our Industry Manifesto: An Agenda for Government calls for an active partnership with our world-leading insurance and long-term savings industry to drive change and find solutions to some of the UK’s biggest challenges.   It sets out how together, we can: 📈 Drive growth and competitiveness and help boost savings and investments across the UK 🌍 Enable the transition to clean energy and increase our climate resilience 🤝 Improve individuals' and the UK’s resilience in the face of new and emerging risks   We stand ready to work with the new government to deliver on our shared priorities. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/eWhpJutr #AssociationofBritishInsurers #Insurance #LongTermSavings #GeneralElection2024

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