CII Southampton Newsletter November 2006 Welcome to the third Insurance Institute of Southampton email newsletter, a little earlier this month as there is a lot to tell you about. The Skittles Night last Friday was a great success with members from 9 different local firms attending. An honourable mention goes to Paul Stacy of BDML for organising the event and then politely coming last in the skittles competition so as not to spoil it for anyone else. If only all Australians were the same...
There are more photos from the night to be found here. Thanks to all who came, to Earth, Wind, Fire & Theft for a great set and also to all the companies that generously donated prizes for the hotly contested tournament.
As well as a good showing at Zurich next Tuesday 31st Oct, we're hoping for a great turn out for the Race Night on Thursday 9th November to boost the coffers of The Insurance Charities. For those that don't know, the charity gives vital financial and practical support to past and present employees of the industry in their hour of need. Your local Institute has been one of the most active areas of the country in fundraising so get your table booked as we have a reputation to keep! Don't forget that full details of our programme are available online at www.cii-southampton.co.uk. Members will receive regular updates (no more than once per month) and you can leave this list at any time. To change your preferences or update your email address, please click the link below.
	Next Lunchtime Lecture: Steve Cox "Vetting for FSA Regulated Positions" Tuesday 31 Oct For the first lunchtime talk at Zurich in Whiteley this season, we welcome Steve Cox, Director of Security & Vetting Solutions based in Winchester. Steve will discuss the procedures and checks involved in vetting staff for regulated positions in an FSA regulated company. This promises to be of interest to all compliance staff and any members hoping to reach the dizzy heights of becoming an "authorised person". Zurich's luxury campus also offers good sandwiches and a proper lecture theatre. 12.15 start. Email Sarah Woolrich: sarah.woolrich@bdml.co.uk or call 023 9265 6882 to confirm numbers asap. Come off M27 at Junction 9, click here for a map.
	Next Social Event - Race Night at Southampton Football Club Thursday 9th November Race night, one of the most popular social events of the calendar returns in two weeks! Come and have a flutter on 8 horse and greyhound races on the big screen with Tote & "on course" bookmaker betting. Tickets are only £10 a head including hot supper served at 8.15 (vegetarian option available) and raffle. Partners are very welcome and tables are available for company parties. Running from 7.30 to 10.30ish, this event is not too late for a school night. Tickets & from Neil Sinclair on 078 8566 0939 or sinclan@norwich-union.co.uk. Click here for a map.
	Forthcoming Lunchtime Lecture: Tim Ablett "Why Should Insurance Note Be Regarded As A Commodity?" Tuesday 14 November  We're back at The Southampton Park Hotel to hear Tim's views on the reputation of the insurance market, keeping our promises and the customer proposition across the whole spectrum of the industry. All members and non-members are welcome to this thought provoking discussion by the CEO of First Assist on Tuesday, 14 November. Starts at 12.15 for 12.45pm, free refreshments available. Click here for a map. Please email Sarah Woolrich at sarah.woolrich@bdml.co.uk or call 023 9265 6882 to confirm numbers.
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