ERGO Innovation Lab

Welcoming Our new ERGO Innovation Lab family member Raimund Stolle !🎉 With a solid background in insurance and Product Management, Raimund Stolle brings valuable experience to our lab. After starting his career with an apprenticeship at ERGO Group AG and spending the last five years working in a fast-paced startup environment, we’re happy to have him back. 🙌 It’s been a month since he joined, and he’s already making a positive impact. His practical approach and fresh insights are helping us approach new challenges. Together we are ready to explore, innovate, and network to shape the future of insurance. 🚀 Let's have a (virtual) coffee if you'd like to learn more about what we're working on. Raimund Stolle would be happy to chat! #Welcome #InnovationLab #NewTeamMember #Insurance #Innovation

Want to create videos that engage audiences and go beyond basic visuals? It all starts with mastering video-specific prompts. We've been working with our business units to test early use cases for AI video creation, and we've gained valuable lessons along the way. Whether you're creating marketing content or cinematic experiences, small details like camera angles, lighting, and transitions make a big difference. Learn the top 5 best practices we use to turn AI-generated video into dynamic storytelling – and here's a bonus tip: You'll get better results if you start with images instead of just text prompts! #VideoPrompting #VideoGeneration #AIDrivenContent

In today’s innovation landscape, AI-Augmented Design Sprints are rapidly becoming a strategic asset for organizations aiming to stay ahead. In our talk at the Cparity Event R&D Innovation and Design Thinking Summit, Georgina Neitzel shared how AI-driven approaches are transforming the way we tackle problem-solving and accelerate development. ➡ Speed & Efficiency: AI accelerates ideation and prototyping, enabling faster feedback cycles and reducing mental load by handling routine tasks. This allows teams to maintain focus on high-impact creative work ➡ Expertise & Precision: AI bridges expertise gaps by generating specialized insights and artifacts, particularly in resource-constrained environments. This enables more accurate, data-driven decisions, minimizes errors, and enhances overall quality ➡ Perspectives & Creativity: AI introduces fresh, unbiased perspectives, fostering diversity of thought. By reducing bias, it helps build more inclusive and innovative solutions At the intersection of technology and creativity, AI drives smarter, faster, and more inclusive innovation. In our lab, we explore how AI can enhance design sprints, enabling teams to focus on what truly matters: breakthrough ideas and impactful solutions. #AIinDesign #StrategicInnovation #InnovationLeadership #DesignSprints #FutureOfWork

Yesterday, we wrapped up an exciting and inspiring two-day prompting workshop with the Platform Management team, expertly led by Thuy Emilia Dang and Antonia Schiller, where we focused on using GenAI to meet the team's specific needs. On Day 1, we provided the fundamentals of prompting and introduced the Prompting Generator - a powerful tool that helps develop high-quality prompts. In collaboration, we identified the team's key challenges, clustered and prioritized them to tailor the workshop to their needs. On Day 2, we focused on hands-on exercises that made the learning immediately applicable. With support from the trainers and the Prompting Generator, the team developed specific and relevant prompts for their work. It was impressive to see how quickly the team understood the importance of clear, precise, and goal-oriented inputs for AI systems. The team recognized AI's immense potential while also gaining a deeper understanding of its current limitations. Our main takeaway? While AI is undeniably a powerful tool, its real potential is realized when it's guided effectively. The Platform Management team is now equipped with the skills and insights to leverage this technology as they continue to drive innovation forward. Special thanks to Simone Michalski and Joachim Beckers for initiating and helping to organize the workshop! #PromptingWorkshop #GenAI #KeyLearnings

We had an amazing experience at the #bitkom AI & Data Summit! A big thank you to everyone who participated in our discussion about the intersection of AI and innovation. Led by our Head of the Innovation Lab, Georgina Neitzel, the conversation highlighted the growing potential of AI in driving efficiency and creativity across industries. One of the most compelling insights from the session was the critical importance of identifying where AI can truly create value. As AI continues to evolve, it's equally vital to cultivate strong judgment and decision-making skills. These competencies are essential for seamlessly integrating AI into our daily work and ensuring we harness its potential to the fullest. We are looking forward to more discussions and innovations on this exciting journey. #AI #Innovation #ERGOInnovationLab #FutureSkills #GenAI"

What a fantastic start to our journey at the Merantix AI Campus! A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the ERGO Innovation Lab for our first panel on multimodal #GenAI. We were honoured to host such inspiring speakers, including Appu Shaji, Khaled Rifai, Jakob Pörschmann, and Mark Klein, moderated by Georgina Neitzel. One of the key takeaways from the panel was the importance of identifying use cases where AI can really make a difference and add value. As AI tools become more integrated into our daily work, helping to make tasks more efficient, the focus is shifting towards developing strong judgment skills. These skills are crucial for making the best decisions with AI support and ensuring that the technology is used in the most effective way. This raises an important question: How do we build these judgement skills in a world where AI becomes a regular part of our work routines? Thanks you all for a great discussion – we’re excited for what’s next! #AI #Innovation #MultimodalAI #GenAI #FutureSkills #MerantixAICampus

It was a pleasure to attend the #BitkomBeyond roundtable in Amsterdam , where our Head of Innovation Lab, Georgina Neitzel, had the opportunity to share her insights on the potential of multimodal generative AI and the related use cases in insurance, that the ERGO Innovation Lab is currently exploring. Many thanks to Miele X for the amazing hospitality. It was truly inspiring to hear Curt Simon Harlinghausen talk about how he built Miele X from the ground up, and to learn about the values and principles that guide the team. We had some great exchanges with innovative startups including Dr. Tim Rietz from Respeak and Paulo Nunes, CEO of Two Impulse. A special thank you to Dr. Christopher Meinecke and Nastassja Hofmann for the excellent even organization! We’re excited for the next #BitkomBeyond event in Berlin and look forward to continuing these exciting discussions!

Last Wednesday, we had an inspiring workshop on "AI Design Thinking" with the G22 Leadership Team around Dr. Feriha Zingal-Krpanić at ERGO Group AG, where we explored how Generative AI can bring value to our business units. Through the Design Thinking methodology, we discovered new ways to unlock AI to drive innovation and efficiency. Key Learnings from the Day: 🔎 Accelerating and Enriching Design Thinking: How GenAI can shorten the design thinking process and at the same time enhance and creatively shape idea generation. ⚙ Simplifying Daily Operations: How GenAI can improve and streamline the daily work of our teams, making tasks more efficient and less time-consuming in the future. ⏳ Embracing a Journey of Patience: It takes time and effort to make the benefits of GenAI fully accessible to our business units from a legal and technical perspective. Special thanks to Helena Biewer for initiating and to Leoni Kaup for organizing the workshop. Looking forward to our next session on emerging technology trends. #GenAI #DesignThinking #Innovation #Insurance #DigitalTransformation #ERGOAG

Experience Innovation Firsthand! Together with Roman Stammes, our very own Thuy Emilia Dang from the ERGO Innovation Lab is excited to share how we're diving into the world of blockchain and NFTs! At ERGO, we're always looking for new ways to innovate and engage. That's why we launched the brand new ERGO Collect App during our internal 'digital.morning' event series. Now, participants can collect digital proof of their attendance, which can be transferred to a private blockchain wallet and even converted into NFTs! This interactive and fun approach is just the beginning of ERGO's exploration of blockchain technology. Ready to learn more about our ERGO Collect App and how we're embracing the future of digital transformation? Read the full interview and get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/ezdExsuz #InnovationLab #Blockchain #NFTs #DigitalTransformation #ERGOCollectApp #FutureOfTech

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion at the Merantix AI Campus in Berlin, where we'll explore the cutting edge of Multimodal Generative AI! 💡 This event will bring together leading minds from industry and startups to discuss the latest technological advances, practical strategies for implementation, and how these innovations can provide a competitive edge. We'll cover key topics such as the challenges, disruptive opportunities and future trajectory of this rapidly evolving field. We are looking forward to welcome a fantastic line-up of speakers: 🎤 Mark Klein CDO & Board Member, ERGO Group AG 🎤 Khaled Rifai, Partner, McKinsey & Company 🎤 Jakob Pörschmann, AI/ML Specialist, Google 🎤 Appu Shaji, CEO, Mobius Labs 🎤 Georgina Neitzel, Head of Innovation Lab, ERGO Group AG Are you an AI professional, tech innovator, startup founder, or simply curious about the future of AI? This is an event you won’t want to miss! 📍 Event Location: Merantix AI Campus, Berlin 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eWm4q9Rk #AI #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputerVision #MultimodalAI #GenAI #AICampus #LLM #Startups #Innovation #TechTrends