In October, EDII will deliver its insurance innovation programme, Digital Minds Embed, to insurance professionals in Leeds. This marks the first time the training has been delivered outside of London. The move follows a partnership agreement with Markel and the course will be delivered at its City Square House premises in Leeds. EDII has guided 11 London cohorts through the course.

The nine-month course is a Chartered Insurance Institute CPD accredited programme. It supports brokers, insurers and MGAs as well as delegates from insurance associated industries.

Caroline Bedford, CEO of EDII, said: “Taking Digital Minds Embed beyond London is something we’ve known insurance needs for some time. The innovation capability gap isn’t a London problem – it’s an industry-wide one. Digital Minds Embed alumni are already leading change across the market and we want that impact felt in every part of the UK.”

Simon Johnston, UK marketing director at Markel, added: “We’re proud to be partnering with EDII to bring this programme outside London for the first time. Having seen its value first-hand, with several of our own people completing the course, we know the impact it can have.”