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Website last updated: 21/04/18 |
Branch Lunch Wednesday 16/05/18 Booking Deadline
A reminder that all booking slips together with remittance must be received by Roy Potts NO LATER than Tuesday 1st May 2018.
NO BOOKINGS will be accepted after this date.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
A reminder that all booking slips together with remittance must be received by Roy Potts NO LATER than Tuesday 1st May 2018.
NO BOOKINGS will be accepted after this date.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Charity Event
Calling all Golfers – The John Chapman and Bill Steel Charity Golf Challenge (in Association with the Derbyshire Police Golf Section) has been arranged for Friday, 20th July, 2018 at Matlock Golf Club. This is in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity and Ashgate Hospice and to remember two of our colleagues who died before their time. Entry Form and further info
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Calling all Golfers – The John Chapman and Bill Steel Charity Golf Challenge (in Association with the Derbyshire Police Golf Section) has been arranged for Friday, 20th July, 2018 at Matlock Golf Club. This is in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity and Ashgate Hospice and to remember two of our colleagues who died before their time. Entry Form and further info
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
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17/04/18 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC 239 Vernon Selby PARKER, 81 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Marjorie Parker. Vernon retired in 1985 having served at Long Eaton and Derby.
His funeral will be held at 10.40am on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC 239 Vernon Selby PARKER, 81 years. His next of kin is his wife Mrs Marjorie Parker. Vernon retired in 1985 having served at Long Eaton and Derby.
His funeral will be held at 10.40am on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
17/04/18 NARPO Travel Insurance
Members of the Travel Scheme have recently seen a large increase in their annual renewal, the letter below from AXA tries to answer the question of the large hike in renewal.
Prior to the renewal negotiations for the coming year, AXA PPP Healthcare conducted an exercise to look at the profitability of the scheme from their perspective.
They discovered that last year the loss ratio of the scheme was 130%. This means that for every £1 they received in terms of premium they paid out £1.30 in terms of claims.
Numerous claims have been over £100,000.
Obviously, this is not a sustainable situation, and AXA PPP initially proposed an increase of 35% for the coming year.
We managed to limit the increase to 26%, but we realise that this still represents a sizeable increase.
The scheme continues to offer medical history disregarded underwriting terms, no age limit (if joining before 85), and generous package of benefits, but these attributes have undoubtedly also contributed to the loss.
Having looked for viable alternatives, we have discovered that this scheme continues to represent a good deal for NARPO members, but if members can source an alternative for themselves, then they can cancel within 14 days of the renewal date.
I hope that this helps clarify the situation.
Regards,
Harry McGimpsey
Senior Healthcare Partner
Phone: 02891 882814, Mobile: 07711 566497, Email: harry.mcgimpsey@healthinsurancegroup.co.uk
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Members of the Travel Scheme have recently seen a large increase in their annual renewal, the letter below from AXA tries to answer the question of the large hike in renewal.
Prior to the renewal negotiations for the coming year, AXA PPP Healthcare conducted an exercise to look at the profitability of the scheme from their perspective.
They discovered that last year the loss ratio of the scheme was 130%. This means that for every £1 they received in terms of premium they paid out £1.30 in terms of claims.
Numerous claims have been over £100,000.
Obviously, this is not a sustainable situation, and AXA PPP initially proposed an increase of 35% for the coming year.
We managed to limit the increase to 26%, but we realise that this still represents a sizeable increase.
The scheme continues to offer medical history disregarded underwriting terms, no age limit (if joining before 85), and generous package of benefits, but these attributes have undoubtedly also contributed to the loss.
Having looked for viable alternatives, we have discovered that this scheme continues to represent a good deal for NARPO members, but if members can source an alternative for themselves, then they can cancel within 14 days of the renewal date.
I hope that this helps clarify the situation.
Regards,
Harry McGimpsey
Senior Healthcare Partner
Phone: 02891 882814, Mobile: 07711 566497, Email: harry.mcgimpsey@healthinsurancegroup.co.uk
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
15/04/18 A wish for Stuart Parker Night - fundraiser
Stuart Parker was about to retire when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I am sure that a lot of colleagues who knew Stuart would like to help and others in the Police Family would love to assist.
The following links provide further information: A wish for Stuart Parker Blog, gofundme page, A wish for Stuart Parker Night - flyer
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Stuart Parker was about to retire when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I am sure that a lot of colleagues who knew Stuart would like to help and others in the Police Family would love to assist.
The following links provide further information: A wish for Stuart Parker Blog, gofundme page, A wish for Stuart Parker Night - flyer
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
15/04/18 Request for assistance
Dear Colleague
We have received the below request from the Police Superintendents Association (PSA), if any Members are interested please can they email Victor Marshall direct.
The PSA is seeking a recently retired member who has been a match commander in recent times to undertake some work on behalf of one of our solicitors firms. The work will be based in Manchester but subject to some flexibility.
If any colleague could potentially assist with this work could they in the first instance make contact with the PSA national coordinator Victor Marshall OBE at victor.marshall@policesupers.com
Regards
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
Dear Colleague
We have received the below request from the Police Superintendents Association (PSA), if any Members are interested please can they email Victor Marshall direct.
The PSA is seeking a recently retired member who has been a match commander in recent times to undertake some work on behalf of one of our solicitors firms. The work will be based in Manchester but subject to some flexibility.
If any colleague could potentially assist with this work could they in the first instance make contact with the PSA national coordinator Victor Marshall OBE at victor.marshall@policesupers.com
Regards
Alan Lees (Deputy Chief Exec NARPO)
15/04/18 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC Rowland Maurice PINK, 85 years, at the Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent. His next of kin is his wife Mary. Unfortunately Mary is also in Hospital having had an operation last Wednesday. Maurice as he was known served as a Beat Officer in the Swadlincote area until he retired in 1985. He was a Life Member of NARPO given for his services to he Derbyshire Branch, he was a Committee member for many years.
I will notify you of the funeral when arranged.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 12th April 2018 of ex PC Rowland Maurice PINK, 85 years, at the Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent. His next of kin is his wife Mary. Unfortunately Mary is also in Hospital having had an operation last Wednesday. Maurice as he was known served as a Beat Officer in the Swadlincote area until he retired in 1985. He was a Life Member of NARPO given for his services to he Derbyshire Branch, he was a Committee member for many years.
I will notify you of the funeral when arranged.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
12/04/18 Ryton on Dunsmore Training School - Reunion
Were you a Trainer at Ryton on Dunsmore Police Training School? If so a Reunion is being held for former trainers at Sky Blue Connection, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore on Monday 21st May 2018 between 11am and 4pm. The cost is £5 to help with the buffet.
Anyone interested please telephone Shirley Cowell on 02476 511996.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Were you a Trainer at Ryton on Dunsmore Police Training School? If so a Reunion is being held for former trainers at Sky Blue Connection, Leamington Road, Ryton on Dunsmore on Monday 21st May 2018 between 11am and 4pm. The cost is £5 to help with the buffet.
Anyone interested please telephone Shirley Cowell on 02476 511996.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
09/04/18 Clarification re Annual Report
In the recent Annual Report, it showed that (Detective Constable 936, retired.) Martin David Bottomley had passed away. This was a mistake on my part and Martin is alive and well. I apologise to his wife, family and friends who were undoubtedly distressed.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
In the recent Annual Report, it showed that (Detective Constable 936, retired.) Martin David Bottomley had passed away. This was a mistake on my part and Martin is alive and well. I apologise to his wife, family and friends who were undoubtedly distressed.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
