The Development & Practice of Insurance in Bermuda. September 10. Bermuda Insurance Institute Diploma Course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 1596 or e-mail doylesibl.bm.

The Claims Environment. September 10. Bermuda Insurance Institute CPCU/IIA Courses. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 1596 or e-mail doylesibl.bm.

The Organised Business Person. September 11. Bermuda Employer's Council personal development course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Getting the most out of your new employees. September 12. Bermuda Employer's Council supervision/ management course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Presentation Skills. September 13,14. Bermuda Employer's Council communications skills. Hamilton, Bermuda. . (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Insurance Marketing and E-commerce - Expert Seminar. September 14. Risk Insurance Research Group Ltd. Covent Garden, London, UK. (44 (0) 20 7836 0614. rirgrirg.co.uk. http://www.rig.co.uk

Administrative Support, Level 4. September 17, 18. Bermuda Employer's Council, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Basic Accounting. September 17, 18. Bermuda Employer's Council finance and accounting course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Managing Your Bosses Office. September 19. Bermuda Employer's Council, Personal Development course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295-5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Comprehensive Property Management Systems for the Hospitality Industry in Bermuda. September 19. Bermuda Computer Services Agencies Ltd and Transact E-Biz present Lodging Management Systems by Inter American Data. Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. ( Robert McRonald 298 1263.

Understanding Labour Relations and Mutual Gains Bargaining. Level 3. September 19, 20. Bermuda Employer's Council Diploma Course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Ruark Insurance Advisors' First Annual Reinsurance Conference. A new conference will focus on the optimal methods to reinsure variable annuity risks such as guaranteed minimum death benefits, earnings enhanced benefits and various fixed annuity products. September 19 -21. Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Bermuda. (1 860 284 9411.

Understanding the Basics of Financial Statements. September 20, 21. Bermuda Employer's Council, finance/ accounting course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

Fifth Annual Competition Conference. September 21. International Bar Association Conference. Anti-Trust and Trade Law Committe. Fiesole, Italy. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Basic Insurance Accounting. September 24. Bermuda Insurance Institute Insurance Accounting Course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 1596 or e-mail doylesibl.bm

Stepping into Supervision and Management Level 2. September 24, 25, 26. Bermuda Employer's Council diploma course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

The European Risk Management Awards. Annual awards for the risk managers in Europe. September 26. The Dorchester, Park Lane. London, UK. (44 (0) 20 75531641.

Assertiveness - The Key to Effectiveness. September 27, 28. Bermuda Employer's Council personal development course. Hamilton, Bermuda. (295 5070 or e-mail emp.orgbec.bm.

eCC Bermuda 2001. The conference will look at what is around the corner - the hot trends coming up and aims to help delegates formulate strategies to achieve on-line success. October 3-5. Sonesta Beach Hotel, Bermuda. (292-0632 or http://www.biba.org

Risk Management Forum 2001. An in depth look a the new economy, its social impacts and the risk management response to these. Seminars include those on proactive management, multi-national pooling of employee benefits, the intangible assets or the true value of a company, and risk managing the introduction of the Euro. October 7-10. Intercontinental Princess Sofia, Barcelona, Spain. (32 2 227 11 44 email infoferma-asso.org or web www.ferma-asso.org.

International Conference on Private Investment Funds. A conference presented by the Specialised Investment Funds subcommittee of the International Bar Association section on business law and the subcommittee on Private Investment Entities of the Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities of the American Bar Association section of Business Law. October 7 to 9. Four Seasons Hotel, London, UK. (44 (0) 20 7409 0456 or e-mail merryn.andrewsint-bar.org or confsint-bar.org or see web page at www.ibanet.org.

Bermuda Fifteenth International Reinsurance Congress. This Hawksmere/PricewaterhouseCoopers will focus on the risks faced by the reinsurance industry and the industry's response to those risks. The conference will also look at the threats posed by the legacy of the 20th century. October 10-12, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Bermuda. www.hawksmere.co.uk/bermuda or call Caroline Martin (44 (0) 20 7730 9865.

Business Law International. October 28 to November 2. The 2001 Conference of the International Bar Association. Cancun, Mexico. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

21st IRMI Construction Risk Conference. October 29 to November 1. A conference for contractors, owners and insurance professionals to get risk management strategies for a hardening insurance market. Workshops include ten steps to fewer losses and what to expect at your next renewal. New Orleans, Louisiana. (800 827 4242 or 972 960 7693 or see www.IRMI.com or e-mail ConferenceIRML.com.

Uniform Commercial Laws. November 29 to December 2. International Bar Association Conference. OHADA. West Africa. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Asia Pacific Forum Regional Conference. January 24-15 2002. International Bar Association Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

International Corporate Counsel. February 21-22, 2002.International Bar Association Conference. Paris, France. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Arab Regional Forum Conference. March 6-8, 2002. International Bar Association Conference. Tunisia. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

International Wealth Transfer Practice. March 11-13, 2002. International Bar Association Conference. Individual Tax and Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Succession Committee (5) and Closely Held and Growing Business Committee. London, England. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Fifth IBA International Arbitration Day. March 15. International Bar Association Conference - Arbitration and ADR Committee. Brussels, Belgium. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Section on Energy and Natural Resources Law Conference. April 14-19. International Bar Association Conference. Edinburgh, Scotland. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Latin American Regional Conference. April 25 -26. International Bar Association Conference. Section on business law. Cuzco, Peru. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

Globalisation of Mutual Funds. April 29 to May 1. International Bar Association Conference. Investment Companies and Mutual Funds Committee (I) and the Investment Company Institute. ( 44 (0) 20 7629 1206 e-mail confsint-bar.org or www.ibanet.org.

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