Digital Minds

Embrace

Empowering Returners in Insurance

As the insurance sector undergoes digital transformation, it’s vital for returning professionals to develop a mindset of curiosity and proactively embrace new learning opportunities.

Embrace focuses on building confidence through exposure to innovation, design thinking, and creative problem-solving is essential. These skills are crucial for understanding industry challenges, fostering continuous improvement, and driving a proactive approach to comfort and inclusion.

By gaining insights into these techniques, participants will be well-equipped to make meaningful inputs, advance their careers, and provide valuable, long-term contributions to help future-proof their organisations.

Course Features

In-Person Learning

Expert Facilitation

Insurance Specific Content

Hands-On Activities

Support Environment

Post-Session Assessments

Cost

We understand the importance of supporting professionals returning to work. As a measure of our commitment, EDII is funding 50% of the programme price for each delegate to ensure as many returners can benefit as possible.

Employer contribution: £1,100 plus VAT per delegate.

Company-specific courses available.

Introduction to Curiosity, Innovation and Insights in Insurance for Returners

This bespoke programme, consisting of three modules delivered one day per month over three months, is tailored specifically for professionals returning to the insurance industry after a career break or extended leave.
Designed and delivered with the audience in mind, participants will gain all-important, up-to-date insights into the insurance industry evolution, including technological advancements, product innovations, and shifting client expectations. The course fosters a supportive and confident learning environment, encouraging curiosity and new skill acquisition. Each session is designed to ensure participants feel comfortable and empowered to re-enter the dynamic insurance landscape.

Course Calendar

If you have recently returned to the insurance industry, or support those who are, please contact us to discuss.

Digital Minds Embrace

To be confirmed

Who is this programme for

1

For insurance professionals returning to the industry after an extended break.

2

For returning
professionals keen to develop new skills.

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For experienced professionals transitioning into insurance roles.

What You Will Learn

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Identify and describe advancements in technology, innovation, and client expectations, and their relevance to re-engaging with the insurance sector.

Apply design thinking principles to approach tasks and projects with curiosity and creativity, adding comfort to help with a smooth transition back into the workforce.

Recognise and address the needs and perspectives of colleagues and customers to enhance teamwork and delivery.

Use preliminary innovation techniques to contribute new ideas and insights in their workplace, leveraging external viewpoints and perspectives gained from non-industry experience.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and navigate new tasks effectively.

Structure and articulate ideas clearly, ensuring meaningful contributions aligned with industry and organisational needs.

Develop confidence in professional abilities and foster strong bonds with peers to support a successful return to the industry.

Module 1:

Industry Trends, Patterns, and Themes

Understanding the evolving landscape of the insurance industry.

Exploring key trends and the role of culture.

Emerging technologies transforming insurance operations.

Module 2:

Cultivating Curiosity and Insights

Techniques for developing and maintaining a curious mindset.

Uncovering and applying valuable insights from data and feedback.

Building confidence and resilience through knowledge.

Module 3:

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Using Design Thinking

Principles and stages of design thinking.

Empathising with customers and defining problems.