Insurance Technology
Article | July 14, 2022
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are learning to live with it and mitigate its risks. While older adults have suffered disproportionately from the health impacts of COVID, they have also suffered from the effects of efforts to control its spread.
Infection rates rose in recent months, and many long-term care facilities again closed their doors to visitors. This left many families separated from elderly and disabled loved ones during the holiday period.
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Core Insurance, Risk Management
Article | August 4, 2022
The year 2019 has been a benchmark in insurance innovations that brought in new value propositions to the industry. What’s more remarkable is — both traditional Insurers and Insurtechs are striving to offer simple, convenient, and value-added customer-centric products coupled with technology initiatives. Here are 10 noteworthy insurance innovations that shaped the industry this year.
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Insurance Technology
Article | July 20, 2022
It is common knowledge that there is virtually no industry that has been immune to the effects of COVID-19. The global pandemic has caused massive shifts in individual and industrial behavior and will continue to do so in the months, if not years, to come. The P&C industry, like many others, is reeling from the effects of the virus. Amidst all these events, it is important to assess how the insurtech industry is going to be affected by COVID-19.
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Risk Management
Article | May 31, 2022
Through machine learning and deep learning, artificial intelligence (AI) can meet industry expectations.
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in the insurance industry, industry leaders must position themselves to respond to the changing business landscape. Every day,various factors contribute to the industry's changing landscape. AI is becoming more assertive in insurance, particularly in cost savings, customer service and experience, product innovations, and marketing initiatives.
With this understanding, market leaders can develop appropriate revenue-generating strategies, embrace new AI horizons and implement them to develop the perspective required to succeed in the futuristic insurance industry.
AI-related Action for Better Forecasting
Among insurance executives who have already invested in AI, many new businesses are reaping significant benefits. They have gained the advantages of using AI to improve the customer experience (CX). According to a Deloitte study, approximately 65% believe AI assists in decision-making. Furthermore, according to PwC specialists working with insurers on AI initiatives, businesses are increasingly using AI to:
Customize products and services for consumers and other businesses
Establish a loyalty framework and upsell among customers
Automate more data from social media and other sources for better forecasting
Automate more aspects of claim processing
Improve fraud detection methods
Beginwith customer segmentation to target
As a result of these findings, AI investments will benefit insurance companies more than ever before.
How Insurers Can Accelerate AI
The following points can help insurance businesses accelerate AI and achieve faster ROI.
Centralize Business Functionalities
Deploying AI into the process aids in the automation of resources, the alignment of tasks, the use of analytics to nurture data, the improvement of governance, and the scaling of solutions.
Focus On Data
AI in insurance aids in collectingand combining relevant data from consumers and future customers. AI-assisted data collection is faster and more accurate at the appropriate time. In this manner, marketers can plan for future marketing campaigns that will increase engagement and bring in more money.
Reduced Risks
AI is the most effective at reducing business risks. Also, AI works best for insurers to minimize risks such as data breaches, fraud detection, correct cost segmentation, and budgeting hazards.
Some Insights into AI Investment: A Key Decision to Make!
As technology continues to empower the insurance sector, let's take a look at how other insurance companies are investing in AI so that you may make the vital decision to incorporate AI into your organization as soon as possible.
65% of businesses found better ways to establisha customer experience base with the help of AI post-2020
49% of businesses have improved their internal decision-making process after adopting AI
56% of businesses were able to reinvent their products and services through AI
47% of businesses operated their business functions more efficiently with AI and increased productivity.
45% of insurance businesses saved substantial costs using AI algorithms
35% ofinsurance businesses have successfully reduced risks associated with their businesses after the deployment of AI.
53% of insurance companies have seen a significant revenue increase by incorporating AI into their processes.
These figures are based on a Deloitte’s research study conducted by insurance industry specialists worldwide.
Some Possible AI Risks for Businesses
Every technology helps businesses gain benefits, but technology installation has to be done correctly to avoid consequences. As a result, insurance companies must exercise caution when implementing AI in their business processes. The possibility of faulty AI implementation could lead to:
New cyber hazards
New privacy threats
Workforce shortages
New legal liabilities and reputational risks
Customer distrust
More complex business modules
The lack of AI abilitiesismore challenging, which can affect the entire business sphere, especially the functions that are associated with AI.
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