The Sheffield Insurance Institute, as it was first called, came into existence in 1912. It comprises of members from all areas of General Insurance and Financial Services within the Sheffield and South Yorkshire area. Social and sporting events have always been part of the recreational programme. In the post war years these included inter-company football and cricket matches, snooker tournaments and swimming galas. There were quizzes and dinner dances. An annual golf day is still held, as is a snooker tournament and a quiz. In the 1970s Sheffield Junior Institute took a football team to play on the continent thus paving the way for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea. Well before CPD was established Sheffield had a reputation for organising a successful programme of educational and academic meetings and this continues to this day. The institute has organised the insurance examinations in the city since its early days. Evolution in the industry has brought changes the most significant being the formation of Sheffield Life and Pensions Society (SLAPS) which works alongside the council. In recent years Sheffield and Doncaster Institutes merged and personnel from other areas have been added to the local membership. Sheffield Institute now covers a geographical area well beyond the city boundaries and current serving members on the council reflect this. The Insurance Institute of Sheffield celebrated its centenary in 2012 at Cutlers Hall with Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE delivering an inspiring speech, accompanied by his gold medals from four consecutive illustrating just what you can do with effort, commitment, hard work and talent.
