GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity)

🎙️ Let’s Talk Insurance with KPMG – Tune in to hear Barbara Schonhofer MBE, Founder and Co-chair of GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity), share insights with Huw Evans, Partner and Head of Insurance at KPMG UK. They will explore how neurodiversity and neuroinclusion can make a lasting impact within the insurance and investment sectors. Creating workplaces that are inclusive, supportive, and innovative is essential for unlocking the full potential of neurodivergent individuals. By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, companies can foster a culture that not only drives productivity but also enhances creativity and problem-solving. Join the conversation to learn how GAIN has built a community hub that enables neurodivergent talent to thrive and discover practical strategies for implementing neuroinclusion initiatives that benefit both individuals and businesses alike. Watch now 👉 http://spkl.io/6045frjAv #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusion #GAIN #Insurance

🎙️ Let’s Talk Insurance with KPMG – Tune in to hear Barbara Schonhofer MBE, Founder and Co-chair of GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity) share insights with Huw Evans, Partner and Head of Insurance at KPMG UK, on how neurodiversity and neuroinclusion can make a lasting impact within insurance and investment by creating workplaces that are inclusive, supportive, and innovative. Watch now 👉 http://spkl.io/6045frjAv #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusion #GAIN

Barbara Schonhofer MBE shares her inspiration for creating sustainable outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and potential growth for business through the work of GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity)

Welcome on board as our latest corporate member. We can’t wait to work alongside you as we seek to collectively transform the industry together.

🚀 Tune in to Episode 22 of Vina Talks ND Life for the Count Me IN Campaign! Join host Dr Vina [Stavroula] Theodorakopoulou FRSA. as she speaks with Carla Henison from Hymans Robertson about the vital role of accessible tools and promoting equity in creating truly inclusive environments. Carla highlights that fairness is at the heart of diversity and inclusion (D&I), without equity, diversity cannot flourish. She shares her personal journey with assistive technology, showing how these innovations have transformed her workplace experience. This conversation is a powerful reminder that D&I isn’t just about some; it’s about everyone. Let’s champion equity and make our workplaces more inclusive together! 🌍 ✨Take a moment to watch now and be inspired at https://lnkd.in/evi-rXBJ #CountMeIN #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Diversity #AccessibleWorkplace

We are pleased to welcome AXA XL as the newest corporate member of GAIN! By joining our network, AXA XL is strengthening our shared mission to create neuroinclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. Ken Kittoe, AXA XL’s UK DE&I Partner, shared, “We’re excited to join GAIN and work together to build a culture of belonging, where everyone can grow and thrive as their authentic selves. At AXA XL, we believe in harnessing the unique talents and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to our industry. Together with GAIN, we’re committed to advancing an inclusive and innovative workplace for all.” Francis McGee, Executive Chair of GAIN, added, “We are delighted to welcome AXA XL to GAIN’s membership and excited to collaborate on driving meaningful change. As an industry, we have a responsibility to ensure that neurodivergent individuals are not only welcomed into the workforce but are also given the tools and opportunities to excel.” Together, we’re shaping a more inclusive future! #CountMeIN #GAIN #AXAXL #NeurodiversityInAction

🌟 Celebrating Our 46 Corporate Members, counting themselves in!🌟 Together with our corporate partners, individuals, and dedicated volunteers, we are committed to making the insurance and investment industry more neuroinclusive. At GAIN, our mission is to transform employment prospects for neurodivergent individuals by fostering a supportive community that values diverse talents. Our corporate membership offers tremendous value, including: ✅ Industry specific benchmark offering insight and a road map to identify how neuroinclusive your business is, and the next steps you need to take (depending on the level of membership) ✅ Opportunities to collaborate with other corporate members and work together to foster solutions ✅ Access to exclusive events, workshops, and pilot projects ✅ A schedule of regular member-only educational and networking events ✅ Provision of GAIN-run events, workshops, or round tables, exclusive to your company, in addition to access to all membership-wide events (depending on the level of membership) ✅ Monthly corporate member round table discussions where we share updates and discuss opportunities ✅ Access to volunteer working groups, pilots, surveys, and GAIN research results ✅ Access to member-only areas of the GAIN website for you and your employees ✅ GAIN resources such as our Bite-Size Learning and recordings of previous events ✅ Opportunities to submit articles and tell your story ✅ Advertise job vacancies via our career club of neurodivergent individuals actively seeking employment ✅ Support your existing neurodivergent employees with individual membership and access to a monthly GAIN coffee chat ✅ A service provider database of organisation who can support you with more in-depth tailored solutions (at extra cost) Are you in? With membership tiers ranging from Foundation to Industry Transformer, there’s a perfect fit for every organisation. Sign up today and be part of the change! Association of British Insurers Aegon Association of Financial Mutuals Ageas Group Aviva AXA AXA XL Beazley BIBA BlackRock Building Societies Association Chartered Insurance Institute Chubb Compre Group Covéa Insurance Hymans Robertson Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Just Group plc Kennedys Legal & General Liberty Specialty Markets Lockton The MDU NFU Mutual Octopus Investments Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) Per Ardua Associates Phoenix Group QBE Insurance RSA Sackers Saga Health Insurance Schroders The Society of Pension Professionals Sheffield Haworth Simply Business St. James’s Place Swiss Re UnderwriteMe Zurich Insurance #GAIN #Neuroinclusion #CorporateMembership #CommunityImpact #TogetherWeThrive #CountMeIN

GAIN is harnessing expertise to build a neuroinclusive future in insurance and investment by collaborating with corporates, volunteers, service providers, and the neurodivergent community. We're focused on key activities like: 💡Providing a seat at the table for neurodiverse voices in key discussions. 💡Creating volunteer working groups with lived-experience representation. 💡Expanding our online service provider platform to connect members with specialist suppliers. 💡Facilitating corporate knowledge-sharing, working groups, and pilots to develop actionable solutions. 💡Collecting feedback from our community to shape industry-wide solutions. Our 2027 goals include innovative solutions to today's business problems, as well as expanding our service provider directory to 50 experts, supporting corporate members on their #neuroinclusion journey, and driving meaningful change across the sector. #GAIN #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #Insurance #Investment #GAIN2027Goals

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Creating neuroinclusive workplaces in insurance and investment is crucial for fostering environments where all employees can thrive. By embracing neurodiversity, companies can unlock unique talents, drive innovation, and improve overall workplace well-being. 🌐At GAIN, we're working in partnership with our 45 insurance and investment corporate members to: • Reverse the rate of people leaving the industry • Reduce the negative experiences of neurodivergent individuals in work • Cultivate a sense of safety around disclosure • See satisfaction with workplace adjustments • To engage and equip neurodiversity employee resource groups We also add value for corporates by: • Developing tools and resources • Providing content and events for firms at all stages of their journey • Offering quick wins, cross-sector tools, and resources tailored for our industry • Promoting industry successes to ESG and inclusion-focused audiences • Benchmarking members and the industry and much more.... Count yourself in, become a corporate member and movement committed to creating neuroinclusive workplaces that spark innovation and creativity! 💼 #Neuroinclusion #JoinGAIN #Neurodiversity #WorkplaceInclusion #ESG #InclusionMatters #CorporateWellbeing #Insurance #Investment #IndustryLeaders #NeuroinclusiveWorkplaces