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🎄🎅 It's the final day 12 of EDII's Twelve Days of Innovate-mas: And today, we're cooking Up Innovation! 🎅🎄 Innovation is like crafting the perfect festive feast – it takes the right mix of ingredients to get it to your own specific taste. And on the food theme, we felt we could bring in the cheese(!) with our #Innovation recipe - take note and inspiration! 🎄 A dash of creativity – to let ideas simmer. 🎅 A pinch of critical thinking – to season complex problems. 🎄 A sprinkle of logic – to keep things balanced. 🎅 A heap of great people – the cornerstone of every team. 🎄 A splash of structure – to bring it all together beautifully. Like a family recipe passed down through generations, the best innovations come from tweaking and refining until it’s just right. 👩🍳 What’s your secret ingredient for cooking up successful innovation? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 🎁 Today’s Prize, with the food theme: A £50 voucher to spend at Farmer J’s – perfect for a tasty festive treat! #Innovation #CookingUpIdeas #EDII_Innovate #TwelveDaysOfInnovatemas #Talent Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Jessica Williams Hélène Stanway

🎄🎅 It's Day 11 of EDII's Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! And today's topic - The Future of Insurance: What Lies Ahead in 2025? 🎅🎄 The insurance industry is evolving at an incredible pace, with technology and innovation shaping the way we work. To thrive, we need to develop the right skills, embrace the right tools, and anticipate the trends that will define the future. 🎯 What tools, skills, or trends do you think will be most critical for insurance professionals in 2025? Share your predictions in the comments below — we’d love to hear your thoughts! 🎁 Today’s Prize: in partnership with our friends at Send, today’s winner will receive: ❄️ An exclusive Send Swag bag, full of fantastic merch ❄️ A place for you or a colleague on our next “Underwriter of the Future” workshop Don’t miss out – drop your predictions and join the conversation! 🎅 🎄 Stay tuned for more festive insights, prizes, and inspiration as we continue EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎄 Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Sarah Sutton #Innovation #Insurance #FutureOfInsurance #EDII_Innovate #ProfessionalDevelopment 🎅🎄🎁❄️🎅🎄🎁❄️

🎄🎅 It's Day 10 of EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄 Today, we’re spotlighting two leading insurance industry innovators: Ed Gaze, CEO and Co-Founder of IRL (Innovative Risk Labs), and Alistair Blundy, Chief Executive at Skyrisks. Both are highly respected for their innovative minds, future-focused laser vision and entrepreneurial spirit. Swipe through the carousel to discover: 🎁 Ed’s take on the power of networking and why building strong relationships is the ultimate career skill. 🎁 Alistair’s insights on overcoming neophobia and fostering a culture of curiosity to embrace new technologies. 🎅 Let’s hear from you! In one word or sentence, what’s the key to building trust or embracing innovation in your organisation? Comment below to join the conversation and inspire others in our community. Stay tuned for more insights, tools, and challenges as we continue our journey through the Twelve Days of Innovate-mas - and don't forget to browse through our back catalogue to download our innovation tools - what best festive gift, than the gift of knowledge? Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway #Innovation #Networking #EDII_Innovate #InsuranceLeadership #FutureFocus #FutureSkills

🎄🎅 It's Day 9 of EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄 And Today’s gift: The Gift of Design Thinking Knowledge! Unlock the high-level essentials of design thinking with EDII's Quick Guide to Design Thinking Essentials - a practical introduction to this proven framework for tackling complex challenges and driving innovation, perfectly suited to #Insurance. Our guide provides a snapshot of the design thinking methodology: 🎁 Empathise – Understand your client/users’ needs (internal AND external). 🎄 Define – Frame clear, actionable problems. 🎅 Ideate – Explore creative, bold solutions - as many as possible. 🎄 Prototype – Make ideas tangible and testable (and as small as you can!). 🎁 Test – Refine your solutions - with your intended audience - for real-world impact. Design thinking is much more than aesthetics – it’s a human-centric, iterative approach to understanding challenges and opportunities, solving problems and delivering meaningful value. Underwriters, Brokers, Adjusters. Analysts, Ops, Change. Whether you want to enhance your processes, optimise customer experiences, or refine your strategies, this guide will help you get started. 📥 Download your free Quick Guide to Design Thinking here: https://lnkd.in/ejmkKKr4 🎅🎄 Let us know how you plan to use design thinking in your work! Drop your thoughts in the comments and share with colleagues who are ready to innovate. #InsuranceInnovation #DesignThinking #EDII_Innovate #ProfessionalDevelopment #Change #FutureSkills Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway Jessica Williams

🎄🎅 It's Day 9 of EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄 And Today’s gift: The Gift of Design Thinking Knowledge! Unlock the high-level essentials of design thinking with EDII's Quick Guide to Design Thinking Essentials - a practical introduction to this proven framework for tackling complex challenges and driving innovation, perfectly suited to #Insurance. Our guide provides a snapshot of the design thinking methodology: 🎁 Empathise – Understand your client/users’ needs (internal AND external). 🎄 Define – Frame clear, actionable problems. 🎅 Ideate – Explore creative, bold solutions - as many as possible. 🎄 Prototype – Make ideas tangible and testable (and as small as you can!). 🎁 Test – Refine your solutions - with your intended audience - for real-world impact. Design thinking is much more than aesthetics – it’s a human-centric, iterative approach to understanding challenges and opportunities, solving problems and delivering meaningful value. Underwriters, Brokers, Adjusters. Analysts, Ops, Change. Whether you want to enhance your processes, optimise customer experiences, or refine your strategies, this guide will help you get started. 📥 Download your free Quick Guide to Design Thinking here: https://lnkd.in/ejmkKKr4 🎅🎄 Let us know how you plan to use design thinking in your work! Drop your thoughts in the comments and share with colleagues who are ready to innovate. #InsuranceInnovation #DesignThinking #EDII_Innovate #ProfessionalDevelopment #Change #FutureSkills Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway Jessica Williams

🎄🎅It's Day 8 of EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄 Today, we spotlight Nick Line, Chief Underwriting Officer at Markel International, as he shares his thoughts on driving meaningful change in the insurance industry. From enhancing underwriting processes and linking risk to capital more efficiently, to fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to #innovate, Nick reminds us that adaptability and curiosity are at the heart of progress. Today’s Challenge: 👉 What do Nick’s insights inspire in you? For Nick, the key to staying ahead is embracing AI’s steady integration into workflows, encouraging bold experiments (where failure is allowed to be a learning step), and building diverse, adaptable teams that thrive on change. 💡 What aspect of Nick’s perspective do you think is most important for the future of insurance? 👉 🎅 Share your thoughts in the comments or react with a 👏 if Nick’s insights resonate with you. 🎁 Bonus: The comment with the most Likes will receive a £25 Amazon voucher - so ensure you follow us at EDII, comment, and share our posts to be in with a chance. Stay tuned for more insights, tips, and techniques from insurance industry leaders as we continue our journey through the Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅 #InsuranceInnovation #FutureFocus #EDII_Innovate #TalentDevelopment Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway Jessica Williams

🎄 It's Day 7 of EDII's Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎄 🎁 Are you ready for the future of work? 🎁 The world of work is changing faster than ever. With new technologies and global markets evolving at lightning speed, the skills we need are shifting too. Staying ahead means embracing these changes and preparing for what’s next. 🎁 According to Forbes, the most in-demand skills for 2025 are: ✨ #AI Fluency ✨ #Digital Transformation Leadership ✨ Perceptual Learning Agility ✨ Complex #Problem-Solving ✨#Emotional Intelligence 🌐 The future is here, and it's filled with opportunities for those prepared to find them. Let’s discuss: 🎯 What future-focused skills are you planning to develop? 🎯 What would you like to focus on next year? 💬 Add your comment below! 🎁 Today’s prize: Win a coffee and mentoring session☕ with one of our expert EDII #insurance #innovation coaches to discuss how you can develop these skills and stay ahead in your career! #EDII_Innovate_mas #TalentDevelopment #FutureSkills #InsuranceInnovation Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway

🎄🎅 It's Day 6 of EDII’s Twelve Days of Innovate-mas! 🎅🎄 🎁 Our gift today: A free guide to EDII's version of the Business Model Canvas! Imagine you’ve got a brilliant idea for a business, product, or new service within your organisation. How do you transform it into a clear, actionable strategy? That’s where the Business Model Canvas comes in - your one-page guide to turning ideas into reality. Through years of experience, EDII has added our #Insurance Sparkle to the traditional Business Model Canvas, making it a must-have tool for those in the industry. Here’s what our guide helps you do: 🎄 Clarify the problem you’re solving or opportunity you're exploring 🎄 Define what makes your idea stand out 🎄 Identify your target audience and early adopters 🎄 Understand cost structures and potential revenue streams 🎄 Map the steps to turn your idea into action The Business Model Canvas isn’t just a planning tool - it’s a way to create, challenge, and refine your strategy, all on a single page. Perfect for intrapreneurs, innovators, and changemakers and the ideal way to craft a persuasive pitch. 🎅 Ready to dive in? Download your free guide now and give your ideas the gift of structure and strategy this Christmas! Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/eJvTDDZS And don't forget to browse through Days 1 to 5 for insights, ideas, and of course, opportunities to win prizes! #InsuranceInnovation #FutureSkills #InsuranceEvangelists #TalentDevelopment Jasmine Shell Caroline Bedford Hélène Stanway Jessica Williams

🎄🎅🎄 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ... Day 5 of Innovate-mas! 🎄🎅🎄 Today, we’re spreading some festive cheer with a sweet twist - a Festive Gift from Hotel Chocolat is up for grabs! 🍫✨ Here’s the challenge: reimagine a festive song with an insurance, innovation, or insurtech spin! 🎶 For example, Team EDII has gone full-on carol mode with: "#Tech the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la!" Now it’s your turn! Get creative, make us laugh, or wow us with your wit. Whether you’re channeling Mariah Carey or remixing a classic carol, we can’t wait to see your take! 🎁 The most creative entry - judged by Team EDII on Wednesday - wins a delicious Hotel Chocolat festive treat to make your holiday even sweeter. 👉 Drop your festive remix in the comments below! Bonus points if you tag your colleagues to join the fun - let’s see who can bring the most festive flair to the #insurance world! 🎅🎄🎅🎄 Let the festive-innovation mashups begin! 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄

🎄 Deck the halls with boughs of knowledge—fa-la-la-la-LEARN this festive season! 🎓✨ It's Day 4 of EDII's Twelve Days of #Innovate-mas! Congratulations to the top engager so far.... Shelley Perry from Beazley! Shelly, Team EDII will be in touch to arrange some festive treats for you and your team! Today's challenge: As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to fuel your development. What new knowledge and skills have you gained this year? What would you like to focus on next year? We're creating a community-driven resource list, and we need your help! 🎅 We’re calling on insurance innovators, intrapreneurs, creative thinkers, technology enthusiasts, and lifelong learners! Do you have a go-to book, podcast, website, or course that has significantly shaped your professional journey? Share it in the comments below! Whether it's a deep dive into #insurance industry insights, a game-changing read, a masterclass in new technology, or a motivational podcast that sets your mornings alight, we want to hear about it! 🎁 Bonus: Every resource shared enters you into a draw to win an exclusive Innovation Toolkit! Gear up for a brighter, smarter 2025 by helping us build a treasure trove of knowledge for our entire community. 👉 Drop your recommendations in the comments and tag someone who’s always learning! 🌟 #FutureSkills #InsuranceTalent #AcceleratedLearning Caroline Bedford Jasmine Shell Hélène Stanway Jessica Williams