STATE OF TRAVEL INSURANCE 2018

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

Can traditional L&A carriers—the old faithful faces of the insurance industry— really take on new market entrants and nimble InsurTechs to re-shape the face of group and worksite benefits? With the right tools and mindset, the answer is yes. Hailed as “the Great Resignation,” the workplace attrition crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic saw millions of workers across the globe re-imagine their working lives and leave their employers in search of something new. It would be natural to think of this trend as a negative, triggering a universal business-critical challenge. But dig deeper, and a significant opportunity emerges for employers to reassess the way they attract, retain and value their workforce—and for providers to reimagine the products, such as life and group insurance, that enable this. With no obvious end in sight for a trend hallmarked by frequent job changes and the enduring nature of the gig economy, group carriers would do well to think about how they will now adapt to the evolving employee benefits market. – for both active employees and those that are leaving or have left traditional employment.

whitePaper | April 21, 2022

Progress in the areas of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continues to define a new era of automation in finance. In the last decade, one such focus area for many financial organisations has been automating and modernising key back-office processes like reconciliations. Yet the insurance industry has lagged behind in this regard, relying on outdated reconciliation procedures far longer than any other financial sector. The result is that many firms today struggle with critical issues like differing data formats, manual processes and IT dependencies.

whitePaper | November 14, 2022

We all know buying insurance is hardly a gratifying experience, especially when there are several policy options available in the market. Widespread digital innovation has made it convenient for consumers to connect with an infinite number of insurers, in different ways. This is wonderful, but it also means the selection and buying process has been extended and is getting overly complicated. A DIY approach of selling insurance through agents or just relying on website sales results only in spaghetti integrations. Insurers are working collaboratively with an ecosystem of partners to cater to underserved markets, gain access to new customer segments, and increase brand recognition as well as cross-selling opportunities while building a foundation for customer lifetime value.

whitePaper | October 4, 2022

Maturing markets, tight capital, increasing risk, and technologically sophisticated customers are just some of the pressures the insurance industry faces today. As a result, insurers have to work faster, more efficiently, and above all smarter. Those that do can thrive while others fail. Insurers need to be more nimble, innovative, and connected with their customers. The IBM Global Insurance team has reinvented itself, providing solutions to help clients meet the demands of today’s insurance business. From enhanced customer service to greater efficiency in the back office and improved risk management, there’s a smarter solution for you. For more information about IBM Insurance solutions, visit www.ibm.com/insurance.

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

The payment process in insurance has been a point of friction for customers throughout their digital journeys. With recent regulation changes pointing insurers towards a customer-centric future, Pádraig Floyd asks what steps can insurers take to rectify the ongoing challenge of enhancing the digital payment journey.

whitePaper | May 24, 2022

The technological needs of some organizations reflect the urgency of establishing strategic priorities and developing agile solutions that meet customer demands quickly and effectively. One of these strategic solutions will be the adoption of SaaS core systems models.