040: Positive Psychology, AI in Insurance, and Conscious Decision-Making with Gill White

Summary 

Gill White, Executive Director of Member Engagement and Learning for the Chartered Insurance Institute, shares her journey into the insurance industry, her interest in positive psychology, and the importance of professional qualifications. She emphasises the value of continuous learning and the impact it can have on one's career. Gill also discusses the role of positive psychology in personal and professional development, highlighting the power of conscious decision-making and choosing happiness. She explores the potential of AI in the insurance industry, noting that it will augment human roles and create more time for meaningful client interactions. Gill calls for greater diversity and retention efforts in the industry, emphasising the need for a positive culture and continuous development for younger professionals.

Takeaways

• Continuous learning and professional qualifications are essential for personal and professional growth in the insurance industry.
• Positive psychology and conscious decision-making can lead to greater happiness and success in one's career.
• AI will augment human roles in the insurance industry, creating more time for meaningful client interactions.
• The industry needs to prioritise diversity and retention efforts to attract and retain young talent.
• A positive culture and continuous development are crucial for the success and satisfaction of younger professionals.

Sound Bites

• "Making conscious decisions and choosing happiness can lead to greater success in your career."
• "AI will augment human roles in the insurance industry, creating more time for meaningful client interactions."
• "Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth."

Resources

• Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck 
• AGES Model 
• Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman 
• AI book “Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI
• Find out more about the collective at 100 Women in Insurance

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