Frequently asked questions

If you have a specific question you’d like to ask or reqire further information you can call the UK office on +44 7464 113651 and ask for Catherine Winch or send an email to secretariat@irla-international.com

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What is IRLA?

IRLA is an exciting and dynamic platform for insurance and reinsurance legacy professionals from the UK, European and worldwide markets, to network, share expertise and best practice, enhance learning and continue to innovate.

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Why should my company join IRLA?

There are some great benefits to becoming a member of IRLA including top quality, competitively priced training that follows the accreditation levels suggested by the Chartered Insurance Institute as well as fantastic networking opportunities throughout the year. Please click here for more information.

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How can my company join IRLA?

Please visit the Join Now page to find out about the various membership categories. Then select the relevant 'Join Now' button to view and print a membership form. Once you have completed the application form, send it via email to secretariat@irla-international.com. You will be sent an invoice and once payment has been received – there is a 28 day limit – your membership will commence.

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How much is annual membership of the association?

The investment in staff training, frequent legacy news reports, current and relevant knowledge as well as connectivity for all those registered with us starts from as little as £835 including VAT.

Please click here to see all of our membership fees.

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My company are Associate Members, how am I included in that membership?

Associate Membership includes 9 named staff, if you are 1 of those staff, you are automatically a member. If you are not, you will need to speak to your internal IRLA main contact. If you do not know who your Main Contact is please contact us in the office.

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My company is a Full Member does that automatically make me a member?

Yes – all employees of a Full Member company can be included in the corporate membership. To check if you are listed as a member contact secretariat@irla-international.com.

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Where do I find out about CPD training?

All of our training sessions warrant CPD time as we follow a criteria set in place by the Chartered Insurance Institute. You can access a full list of courses by visiting our events & training page. Each event clearly states the number of CPD hours available both on the event page and the programme.

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Is there a limit to the number of delegates from the same member company at any one event?

We will sometimes need to limit the number of delegates from each member company, particularly if the capacity is small and it will be 1 if you are a Sole Trader, 2 for an Associate and 4 for Full Members. However, this will always be made clear on the programme and we always try to accommodate members who take priority over non-members.

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Do I have to be a voting member to attend the IRLA AGM

The IRLA Annual General Meeting is open to ALL members. The AGM is always followed by an update from our regulators, so a useful thing to attend. If you are not a Full Member (voting member) this does not prevent you from a. nominating a director, b. standing as a director / volunteering for a committee, or c. proposing activities for IRLA.

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If I have to cancel my place at a paying event , what are my options?

Payments must be made to Insurance & Reinsurance Legacy Association Limited by BACS prior to booking confirmation. 

  • If monies are not received by the due date the booking will automatically be released. 
  • Membership will end 30 days after the due date is missed. 
  • Transfers will not be permitted any later than 48 hours prior to the event. 
  • In the event of cancellation less than 48 hours, or any non-attendance, for whatever  reason, all monies will remain due. 
  • Non-refundable deposits will be lost if either the balance of monies has not been paid by the due date, or a cancellation/no-show occurs.  

If the cancellation of any IRLA event occurs due to circumstances beyond the control of IRLA, any monies paid by delegates will not be refundable (and any monies due from delegates will remain due) to the extent that IRLA has paid or has committed to pay the costs of running the event and cannot itself obtain reimbursement. 

In all circumstances where delegate interest exists IRLA will attempt to run the event once again. IRLA is not responsible for any travel or other costs incurred by delegates. NO liability is assumed by IRLA for changes in the programme date, content, speakers or venue. 

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What are your office opening hours?

The Secretariat office operates between 08:00 and 18:00 Monday to Thursday.

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How do I access the list of IRLA members?

As a member, you will be able to view a list of IRLA members which is updated regularly. You will need to login to the member’s area then click on the ‘member’s area’ button on the home page.

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Can I add my company news to the IRLA website?

We welcome any news items from members, please email anything that you would like us to include on our website to secretariat@irla-international.com. A pdf document is preferred. Or watch out for our invites from our communications team.

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How do I become more involved with IRLA?

Please email secretariat@irla-international.comf you would like to get more involved or alternatively call us on +44 (0) 7464 113651. Don’t forget to follow our company pages on LinkedIn

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Who organises your events?

All events are managed by AMS (Outsourcing) Services Limited. Please visit www.amsoutsourcing.co.uk for more information and to meet the team or email us events@amsoutsourcing.co.uk.