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JOURNAL
NEWS
THOMAS H JAMES IAEA
(PRESIDENT 1998-1999)
MEMBERSHIP
The IAEA was saddened to hear
of the passing of Past President,
Thomas H James (1998 – 1999),
who passed away on the 26
February, aged 83.
months, his passing was still
quite sudden. On behalf of our
Members, we send our sincere
condolences to Thomas’ family
and friends.
Thomas’ son, Alisdair, said to
the IAEA, that although Thomas
had been unwell for the last 12
His funeral was held in April at
the Shrewsbury Crematorium.
MEMBERSHIP
CPD REMINDER
The IAEA would like to remind
readers that all Members – both
quali昀椀ed and studying towards
a quali昀椀cation – are required to
carry out and record their CPD
activity. Members are required
to carry out a minimum of 30
hours in a 12-month period, of
which 20 hours must be formal
learning.
Continuing Professional
Development is the process of
tracking and documenting the
skills, knowledge and experience
gained both in a formal
structured manner (a training
course) and informally (reading).
Typically, CPD refers to the
learning that takes place after
completion of a quali昀椀cation
or profession grade and meets
the need to remain competent
in a developing world. CPD is
essential in a changing world
to keep up with changes in
technology and changes in
the environment we are all
employed in.
In addition to this CPD
shows commitment to
professionalism and a desire
for self-development and it is
a requirement of the Institute
Rules and Code of Conduct.
THATCHAM
RESEARCH:
MAKING MODERN
CARS INSURABLE
During a recent webinar, “How
a fresh approach to gauging
risk will make modern cars
insurable”, Thatcham Research
delved into how the Vehicle Risk
Rating (VRR) [which replaces the
outgoing 1-50 Group Rating
system) 昀椀ve-pillar framework
- measuring performance,
damageability, repairability,
safety, and security, enhances
risk assessment for modern
vehicles. During the webinar
the panellists discussed how
VRR facilitated OMODA UK
and JAECOO UK’s market
entry by enabling targeted
vehicle adaptations, and how
Admiral Group’s risk assessment
processes are evolving alongside
these market changes.
SUBS RENEWAL
A reminder to all Members that yearly
subscription payment in January is mandatory
to remain a Member of the Institute. Although
we send reminders it is your responsibility to
ensure your subs are paid in a timely manner. The
need for payment the date required which is
1 January for all Members, is outlined in your
acceptance letter. Should your employer pay it is
still your responsibly to make sure they have paid
within an acceptable timeframe. Barring postal
issues if you haven’t received your new card it
usually means we are still awaiting payment.
We would request you also remember to keep
us up to date with any changes to your contact
details. We thank you for your assistance in this
matter going forward.
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
The IAEA has secured an agreement that gives
IAEA Members preferential access to ALLDATA
Repair, a trusted platform delivering original,
unedited OEM repair information from 41 vehicle
manufacturers, covering 96% of the vehicles on
European roads. With access to over 96 million
technical articles and 8.8 million wiring diagrams
and drawings, including electrical connector
data, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), and
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), technicians
can con昀椀dently carry out mechanical and body
repairs to OEM standards – a key requirement for
insurer approval.
Please see page 23 for full information on this
Membership bene昀椀t.
IAEA AGM:
HOLD THE DATE
AGM date notice: Saturday 20 September
(TBC). More information is available on the
Member area (iaea-online.org/sign-in). We look
forward to as many of you as possible attending
online and in person, as we welcome in the
President Elect to his new role of President.
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