Digital Minds Evolve
Developing a deeper understanding of innovation and how to influence change in insurance
Building Skills to Influence Innovation
Digital Minds Evolve equips insurance professionals with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-centred, digitally driven industry. Designed for mid-to-senior talent across all areas of insurance, the programme builds practical understanding of innovation, provides insight into the technological trends shaping the industry and its clients, and develops the skills to evaluate customer wants, needs, and motivations – enabling participants to drive meaningful change.
Evolve is a 2-day, CII-accredited, in-person programme. Immersive and hands-on, it focuses on practical tools and techniques to help participants challenge thinking, explore new approaches, and collaborate with peers. It is led by expert insurance coaches and facilitators with deep industry experience.
The Insurance Industry’s Leading Innovation Programmes
Who Is Digital Minds Evolve For?
Digital Minds Evolve is designed specifically for professionals working in or closely with the insurance industry. Delegates:
Are focused on advancing their skills to drive strategic solutions and innovation within their roles, departments, and organisations.
Want to deepen their expertise in insurance transformation and change, and stay ahead of industry trends.
Possess a strong foundation in problem-solving, innovation, and/ or design thinking.
“The EDII Digital Minds Evolve course equips you with Design Thinking tools to understand stakeholder needs and create strategic, data-driven solutions. Teams benefit from this expertise – becoming stronger, more aligned, and more creative as a result.”
Apollo Underwriting, February 2025
About the Programme
Duration and structure
Evolve is delivered as a 2-day in-person programme, typically on a residential model.
Cohort size
Each cohort is capped at a maximum of 25 delegates, enabling small-group learning with a range of perspectives across the industry.
Facilitation
Embed is led by Coaching Directors with deep industry experience.
Content
The programme provides delegates with provides advanced, industry-specific techniques to drive innovation and transformation within insurance. Delegates will apply these to case studies that mirror real-world scenarios, while also receiving 1:1 coaching and feedback.
“Huge thanks to the EDII team and expert coaches for an energising, thought-provoking, and action-oriented experience. Feeling inspired and ready to drive meaningful change.”
HDI Global SE, February 2025
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of Digital Minds Evolve, delegates will:
Anticipate Industry Evolution
Identify and describe advancements in technology, innovation, and client expectations, and their relevance to re-engaging with the insurance sector.
Enhance Customer-Centric Innovation
Apply advanced empathy techniques to uncover hidden customer needs and leverage data-driven insights for innovative solutions.
Create strategies that align innovative ideas with overarching business objectives.
Cultivate a Culture of Innovation
Develop the ability to foster innovation within teams and business units, effectively overcoming resistance to change and enhancing engagement and buy-in.
Solve Complex Challenges
Use strategic ideation tools and techniques to break down and address complex industry challenges with confidence.
Apply techniques to enhance influence, manage stakeholder networks, and lead cross-functional innovation initiatives effectively.
“We had an incredible experience. Over two days, we tackled a realistic insurance market case study, explored strategic innovation, and advanced our design thinking skills. With expert EDII coaching, hands-on learning, and valuable networking, the experience was both insightful and impactful. We’re excited to embed these takeaways into our everyday work.”
Artificial Labs, February 2025
Why Employers Choose Digital Minds Evolve
Employers choose Digital Minds Evolve because it enables their people to confidently lead innovation in a rapidly changing insurance landscape. Delegates gain the critical skills necessary to understand and navigate challenges, and to position your organisation at the forefront of the industry.
Future-proof your organisation
Equip your people with essential skills to understand and lead innovation in a digitally transformed and rapidly changing world.
Create a culture of innovation
Support your team in fostering a mindset that embraces agile change and continuous improvement throughout the organisation, enabling them to lead and sustain innovation.
Address real-world challenges
Empower your people to identify and apply their learning to the specific challenges your organisation faces, turning insights into practical, impactful solutions.
Foster cross-functional collaboration
Support collaboration across roles and levels, enhancing your team’s ability to generate fresh ideas and drive meaningful change.
Encourage strategic networking
Enable your people to build connections with other seasoned practitioners and industry leaders, strengthening your organisation’s capacity to innovate and adapt.
Support professional development
Leverage a programme that is fully aligned with the CII Professional Map framework and qualifies for up to 14 structured CPD hours, ensuring your team’s development meets the highest industry standards.
Certification & Accreditation
CPD accreditation
Evolve is a structured learning programme. Completion may account for up to 14 Continuing Professional Development hours.
EDII certification
Upon successful completion of Evolve, delegates will receive the Digital Minds Evolve Certificate in Advanced Insurance Innovation and Design Thinking, and an invitation to join the Digital Minds Alumni Network.
Pricing
The price for the Digital Minds Evolve programme is £1,895+ VAT per delegate, and includes accommodation and catering.
A discount of 15% applies for 3 or more delegates from one organisation.
Please enquire to request pricing.
Digital Minds Evolve Programme Dates: 2026 – 2027
NEW APAC: August 2026
UK: November 2026
UK: February 2027