CII Southampton Newsletter October 2007
Welcome to the latest edition of the Insurance Institute of Southampton email newsletter.
This month we have news of a glittering social event for your diary and a blockbuster lunchtime discussion meeting at Zurich plus news of forthcoming programme topics so read on and get involved...

Casino Night in support of the Insurance Charities - Wednesday 28th November at The Rose Bowl (Robin Smith Suite) 7.30pm - 11pm
Try your luck on the tables and help raise money for a good cause at the highlight of the CII social calendar, our Casino Night at the elegant Robin Smith Suite at The Rose Bowl (Hampshire CC). Colleagues, partners and guests are all welcome on Wednesday 28th November for a night of fun, fine food and the chance to win some serious prizes including champagne, wine and vouchers. Canapés are served from 7.30 and the tables close at 11pm.

Tickets are £15 per head including £5 worth of chips with more chips available to buy on the night (so bring plenty of cash!) naturally all proceeds from the tables go to the Insurance Charities. Reserve your tickets now by emailing Hana Fincher at Hanacii@hotmail.co.uk but don't delay as many have already been sold and the ticket deadline is 21st Nov. With well stocked bars, live acoustic music and free parking everything will be taken care of on the night, all you need is some help from Lady Luck. Please note that the dress code is smart casual, posh frocks and glad rags are of course very welcome. Click here for directions.

New Lunchtime Discussion: "The Floods, The Aftermath, The Future"  - Tuesday 4th December at Zurich, Whitely
Interested in the devastation brought about by the 2007 floods? How did it all happen?
Wondering what havoc was caused with car dealerships losing their entire sales stock?
Concerned at what our industry is doing to settle thousands of household claims?
Wondering what actions the Environment Agency can take and the construction or rebuilding methods that could be used to mitigate future concerns?
What about the future rating of properties in flood hit areas?
These questions and more will be addressed by a panel of experts representing Insurers, Loss Adjusters and the Environment Agency at our next lunchtime meeting (with free refreshments) at Zurich's offices. Arrive at 12.00 for a 12.30pm start please note that all attendees must register in advance by email to sinclan@norwich-union.co.uk

We want your questions for panel at "The Floods, The Aftermath, The Future"
This event will take the form of each panellist giving a 5 - 10 minute resume of their views  followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Please forward any questions for the panel by email to Neil Sinclair at sinclan@norwich-union.co.uk as we welcome your input. You will not get a better chance to put your points to the industry experts regarding claims overload, business recovery issues, flood plain development or any relevant topic...so get in touch!

Forthcoming Events
Full dates and details of our forthcoming Insurance Aggregator event will be hitting your inbox as well as being posted on the website www.cii-southampton.co.uk.

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