Transformation across the insurance lifecycle for better service and reduced cost

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 | 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 10, 2019

Insurance, since its inception, has shaped patterns of economic and social growth. It has helped us mitigate the damage of threats and disasters from droughts to car accidents, and has opened new pathways to financial health and stability that would not have been possible without risk management. Insurance is part of all of our lives and, as societies across the globe now grapple with increased risks from climate change to geopolitics, and new trends in consumer demand and technological advancement, insurance is changing.

whitePaper | October 25, 2022

A recent survey conducted by Post, in association with SS&C Blue Prism, explored the ways in which digital claims are being approached by the industry. Despite digitisation taking off in recent years, many claimants today are still using emails and telephone to contact their insurer at the initial point of a claim. Many claims specialists believe that customers are dropping out of a fully digital claims journey due to claims being too complicated or customers being less tech-savvy. So, how can insurers ensure digital claims journeys are streamlined and easy-to-use for the consumer?

whitePaper | January 15, 2020

In this video, learn how a territory manager reviews agency performance in their region and looks at AI-powered performance predictions for leads and flags from a specific agency. Microsoft is helping insurance companies redefine how they do business by empowering them to engage more effectively with agencies, gain insights on agent performance, and leverage AI to improve interactions.

whitePaper | July 5, 2022

Modern UK insurance providers are focused on accommodating the changing expectations of their customers1 : improving customer service; streamlining claim payment processes; reducing manual disbursement methods, and increasing the speed of claim payment delivery. A digital payout solution can help transform all five of these areas to meet – and exceed the new demands.